10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself

Jon HarrisMany public relations professionals are so busy working for their clients that they pay little attention to building their personal brands. Jon Harris, chief communications officer at Hillshire Brands, has been able to successfully juggle both, and have fun in the process. Beginning his career as an intern for a New York radio station…… Continue reading 10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself

Becoming a Great, Not Just a ‘Good’ Client

Today’s “Firm Voice” blog from the Council of PR Firms chronicles my evolution from client to agency practitioner, and discusses how I could have been a better client now that I know what I know from eight years of agency life.  Long-time friends Kathy Baughman (ComBlu), Dave Samson (Chevron) and Jon Harris (Sara Lee) also…… Continue reading Becoming a Great, Not Just a ‘Good’ Client

Sales Job Can Benefit Future PR Position

  Sales positions dominate classified ad sections in many newspapers and online sites, yet many  PR job seekers pass over them in search of more career-specific opportunities.  During my tenure at Eli Lilly, management employees were required to go through sales training and apply those skills for six months as pharmaceutical representatives calling on doctors and pharmacists. …… Continue reading Sales Job Can Benefit Future PR Position