By Asa McCormick In early October, I received a phone call from Johnny Sparks, chairman of the Department of Journalism at Ball State University. After a brief conversation, Dr. Sparks informed me I was selected to attend a conference with The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. Despite my limited knowledge about the program…… Continue reading Future PR Leaders Step Up to the Challenge at Plank Center Case Study Competition
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Unpaid vs. Paid Internships
As long as internships have been around there’s always been that one burning question; should they be paid or unpaid? Some claim that unpaid internships are wrong and take advantage of students. Others say the educational experience is more than enough payment for the work of the intern. David (APR, Fellow PRSA) and Marilyn (APR)…… Continue reading Unpaid vs. Paid Internships
Student-Run Agency Prepares for Big Time
The highlight of my week was an engaging Skype conversation Thursday afternoon with University of Oklahoma students who were attending the annual Leadership Academy for one of the best student-run agencies in the U.S., Lindsey + Asp. Several universities have student agencies, and more are expected to hang up shingles this fall. OU’s PR faculty adviser Bob “Pritch” Pritchard knows…… Continue reading Student-Run Agency Prepares for Big Time
Ball State Lecture Discusses Social Media, Teamwork, Honesty and the Future of PR
By Benjamin Easley I have learned that, as a public relations student at Ball State University, I had better listen to whoever is delivering the Schranz Distinguished Lecture in Public Relations. It doesn’t matter what the focus is or who is delivering it, the Schranz Lecture is worth my time and attention. Last Wednesday, Dr.…… Continue reading Ball State Lecture Discusses Social Media, Teamwork, Honesty and the Future of PR
Student-Run Agency Lands Big Client and Creates Relevant Career Experience
Many colleges in small cities that lack an abundance of internship opportunities have created their own hands-on work experiences via on-campus, student-run agencies. I have long admired the creative work from Cardinal Communications at Ball State University, and I recently visited Lindsey + Asp, the impressive 2-year-old student-run PR and ad agency at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord of…… Continue reading Student-Run Agency Lands Big Client and Creates Relevant Career Experience
Job Hunting: Keep Your Head on a Swivel
Hello, my name is Kyle Trompeter and I’m unemployed. It has been three years since I graduated from Ball State University, where I laid the groundwork for a career as a TV sports anchor or news reporter. I was lucky walking across the stage back then… I already had a job lined up. I was…… Continue reading Job Hunting: Keep Your Head on a Swivel
Good Time To Get Masters Degree
Q. I recently finished my college studies in German and Business Admin and have become very interested in the PR field. I feel that my choice of major, however, has not really geared me towards this type of career as I have not focused much on communications and factual writing. What is your opinion of…… Continue reading Good Time To Get Masters Degree