Month: November 2013

• November 27, 2013

  What PR Folks are Thankful For

  By Megan Maher It’s Thanksgiving and many of us will gather around the turkey (or tofurkey) with loved ones and friends to reflect on the things that we are truly thankful for. Many of the answers might be having food to eat, a roof over our heads, and being surrounded by loved ones. However, a […]
• November 19, 2013

  Software Gives Power to Public Relations

  by Jonathan Haile Some time ago, I was given a question on a test that I can’t recite, verbatim, but went something like, “How do public relations professionals convince members of the C-suite that social media is valuable?” The idea behind the question, I have to assume, is that while social media is valuable in […]
• November 14, 2013

  Kansas City PR pro gives students advice

  By Raysha Sally UCM PR program professors often incorporate guest speakers into our curriculum by bringing alumni back to campus or inviting contacts to campus. Recently in Professor Tom Heapes’ PR Management and Industry Practices course, students were introduced to Eric Morgenstern, owner of Morningstar Communications in Kansas City. Background Morgenstern spent his Monday afternoon […]
• November 6, 2013

  Professional Sports Internship Experience

  By Jeremy Noble Internships can give PR students more than just an opportunity to gain real world experience. They provide students with a chance to network with professionals. My personal experience with the Mid-Missouri Outlaws was valuable. The Mid-Missouri Outlaws are a Professional Indoor Football Organization that is committed to providing central Missouri with an […]
• November 1, 2013

  Networking 101

  By Breann Roettering Resources surround public relations students at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) everyday. I encourage the students to open their eyes and take advantage of these resources to help prepare them for their career in the future. PR Faculty The PR Department has wonderful faculty who share their knowledge with the students every […]