How Can PR Pros Promote COVID Vaccinations?

Over the weekend, I got a Facebook message from long-ago college friend Susan Zanandrea. We reminisced about the “good old days” and I commented that I’m eager to see things return to a pre-pandemic “normal.” Susan’s response: “Amen to that. I am so frustrated with the non-vaccinated and conspiracy theorists. Remember when we all got…… Continue reading How Can PR Pros Promote COVID Vaccinations?

Leading Through Passion: Michelle Flowers Welch

By Victoria Fombelle Driven. Passionate. Visionary. Inspiring. These are a few words one might use to describe Michelle Flowers Welch, Founder and Chairman of Flowers Communications Group (FCG), a multicultural, integrated marketing agency. But I’ll let you decide for yourself. Of course, good leaders don’t just lead with words; they lead with action from the…… Continue reading Leading Through Passion: Michelle Flowers Welch

Chicago’s Young PR Pro Cites Value of 5 Internships Before Landing Full-Time Gig

“I’ve paid my dues through two internships so I’m ready for a full-time job,” proclaimed a 23-year-old PR graduate who recently turned down several internship opportunities as she waits for a permanent position. I wished her luck. The next evening, I attended PRSA Chicago’s Skyline Awards where the recipient of the Young Professional of the…… Continue reading Chicago’s Young PR Pro Cites Value of 5 Internships Before Landing Full-Time Gig