Like many who have written here, I didn’t anticipate becoming a corporate communications professional until I had already completed my undergraduate work. As an undergraduate at Marquette University, I was convinced that coaching basketball was my future. However, as collegiate idealism gave way to the realism of life I realized that the critical thinking, writing,…… Continue reading Tim Blair Proves Early Career Plans Can Change
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6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
When the late Betsy Plank first discussed the idea for the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, she envisioned creating an organization that would bridge the communications gap between academicians and professionals in order to better train and develop future leaders of the profession. In order to recognize and encourage mentoring, she also wanted to…… Continue reading 6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
Students Show Power of Twitter Meeting Coverage
I’ve spoken at a few PRSSA National Conferences in the past dozen years, but yesterday’s meeting in San Diego totally surprised me. Colleague Kevin Saghy and I had just started speaking when my Blackberry began vibrating with “tweets” — from many of the 400+ audience members. If I had the time to read the comments as…… Continue reading Students Show Power of Twitter Meeting Coverage
Advice from a Pro: Dave Samson
David A. Samson It’s hard for me to believe that I’ve been in the communications business for nearly 30 years. In fact, as trite as it sounds, it still feels like yesterday that I stepped into my first job at a small Denver-based PR firm. I remember so clearly the frustration I felt when…… Continue reading Advice from a Pro: Dave Samson