It was a rare sight around DePaul’s Loop campus Monday as teams of well-dressed students anxiously awaited their turns to pitch PR and marketing ideas to clients from Starbucks, Fox Sports, Major League Baseball, Animal Cancer Foundation, Gagen MacDonald, Golin and Olson Engage. I attended several of the presentations, but missed those that happened at the…… Continue reading Real World Challenges Replace Final Exams
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7 Tested And Proven Communication Pillars
By Kevin Donnellon Last week, I attended a very entertaining and enlightening presentation as part of the DePaul Graduate Program in Public Relations and Advertising. The program is run by my friend and renowned public relations pundit Ron Culp. PR Week rates his DePaul program as one of the top five over the last four…… Continue reading 7 Tested And Proven Communication Pillars
My PRpalooza Experience: Trending #2 On Twitter Confirms It Was Kind Of A Big Deal
By Maddie Petschow PRpalooza was a great start to my first quarter at DePaul. As a transfer student I know how important it is to put myself out there, try to soak up every experience and meet new people. I was nervous at first but I learned that when other PR students surround me, I…… Continue reading My PRpalooza Experience: Trending #2 On Twitter Confirms It Was Kind Of A Big Deal
Thanks PCC!
By Jill Stewart 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of my arrival in Chicago. My four decades here track with my career path in public relations. During that time the Publicity Club of Chicago has been an integral part of my professional development. This is my thank you note to PCC. I. Making acquaintances Then as…… Continue reading Thanks PCC!
Edelman’s Jay Porter: ‘You Don’t Have to Leave to Get Your Next Adventure’
By Melanie Mills Q. What is Edelman’s work culture? A: Edelman’s culture is entrepreneurial. Fast moving. It’s a culture defined by one of Dan Edelman’s sayings: “Everyone is an account executive.” Teams work closely together and partner to give the right solution to the client. All efforts are made collectively. The more senior you get,…… Continue reading Edelman’s Jay Porter: ‘You Don’t Have to Leave to Get Your Next Adventure’
Embracing Change: A Career Capsule Interview With LimeGreen Moroch CEO Michon Ellis
By Behnam Riahi Q: How did you start LimeGreen? A: 12 years ago, I was at the McDonald’s Corporation. My wife and I were getting ready to have our first kid and we just bought our house. I then decided to leave my great job McDonald’s to start my own business . . . basically…… Continue reading Embracing Change: A Career Capsule Interview With LimeGreen Moroch CEO Michon Ellis
Claire Koeneman: ‘Built to do Business Deals’
By Brooke Lichtman Claire Koeneman brings almost 20 years of experience with her to H&K, advising public and private companies to achieve their strategic, financial and business goals. As a leader at H&K she has helped shape the strong corporate culture of her office into what it is today. During our interview Claire shared some…… Continue reading Claire Koeneman: ‘Built to do Business Deals’
Todd Hansen: Ask What You Can Do For Your Organization
By Natasha Janic Todd Hansen, principal at O’Malley Hansen Communications discusses his career, starting his own agency, changes in the field of public relations, and how professionals can stay on top of it. A Brief History After graduating with an English composition major and journalism minor from Beloit College, Todd knew he wanted to write…… Continue reading Todd Hansen: Ask What You Can Do For Your Organization
PR Apprenticeship Aims to Increase Diverse Talent
By Aray Rivera Summer 2016 was one of the most memorable summers of my life. Not only was it my first Chicago summer with the amazing festivals, events, and food, but I also did something I would have never thought I would have added to my resume: Introduce and teach the amazing world of public…… Continue reading PR Apprenticeship Aims to Increase Diverse Talent
Leadership Insights from Chicago Entrepreneurs
Check out the latest round of interviews of Chicago-area business leaders by DePaul PR/AD graduate students on the Let Go & Lead website. During the spring term of my Leadership course, teams of two students each researched an interviewed these nine dynamic entrepreneurs and civic leaders: Jodi Fyfe, President, Paramount Events Jonathan Weiss, Founder &…… Continue reading Leadership Insights from Chicago Entrepreneurs