Earlier this month, industry professionals descended on DePaul University and the Union League Club in Chicago for The Plank Center Summit. During the Summit, three research studies were presented. These studies focused on different areas of leadership within public relations and communications. After the Summit, The Plank Center held a dinner to honor mentors and…… Continue reading Prospects for PR ‘Looking Good for Newbies’
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Role Model Mentors Honored By Their Mentees
The importance and rewards of mentorship were underscored last night at the sold-out annual dinner of The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations in Chicago. Six great mentors in the field of communications received Milestones in Mentoring Awards, which recognizes those who lead by example in helping others succeed. Honorees were introduced by individuals who they personally mentored over…… Continue reading Role Model Mentors Honored By Their Mentees
5 Important Tips for Educator Mentors
I didn’t realize when I began teaching (as opposed to practicing) public relations that being a professor pretty much would guarantee that I would be a mentor. All of us who teach public relations have the opportunity to connect with, mentor and begin a lifelong mentoring network with our students. Students often don’t know…… Continue reading 5 Important Tips for Educator Mentors
You Don’t Have To Own a Roldex To Mentor
When I was in college, I had the perception that to be a mentor, a certain archetype was followed. They have decades of experience in the profession. They have a Rolodex (or iPhone address book) that covers the globe and includes industry leaders. They lead industry associations on top of leading departments and agencies.…… Continue reading You Don’t Have To Own a Roldex To Mentor
Through the Lens Sharply
Time interest belief. Sounds almost like the title of a new book from the rock star humorist, David Sedaris. Three simple words, presented just as they’re written, in response to a survey question posed recently to the employee communicators who work in one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies. And the question? “What operational issues…… Continue reading Through the Lens Sharply
Remembering the Important Life of Jack Felton
I’m not a fan of the Reply All feature of email, but I’m not complaining about it today. Yesterday, I received messages from two professional organizations–the Plank Center and the Institute for Public Relations–advising long lists of recipients about the unexpected death of public relations legend Jack Felton, 84. Almost immediately, I began receiving Reply All…… Continue reading Remembering the Important Life of Jack Felton
College Involvement Builds Your Resume
What does it mean to be actively involved? Is joining an organization enough? Does it look more impressive to have five different memberships on your résumé? It’s common these days to hear about people who aren’t getting hired. They are confused because they have impressive résumés with all of these diverse organizations listed. They have…… Continue reading College Involvement Builds Your Resume
Six Actionable Insights for Succeeding in a Corporate Public Relations Internship
Through the fellowship for educators program with The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama, I recently had the privilege of spending two weeks embedded within the corporate communication department at Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Discover, a FORTUNE 300 company, is best known for its Discover card. Part of…… Continue reading Six Actionable Insights for Succeeding in a Corporate Public Relations Internship
How to Land a PR Job After School
Sara Sanderson Recently, I participated in the webinar “Landing a PR Job After School” hosted by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. The webinar covered topics such as what employers seek in candidates, the types of jobs available and how much students can expect to make in entry-level positions. What are employers…… Continue reading How to Land a PR Job After School
PR Insights Available Via Online Videos
For individuals considering a career in public relations, mini briefings on various aspects of PR are increasingly available in video format. The newest free online video source taking on YouTube and other lesser known sites is Howcast.com. Just launched a year and a half ago, Howcast is getting considerable buzz–mainly for off-beat topics such as How to kiss like Angelina Jolie, and…… Continue reading PR Insights Available Via Online Videos