By Amanda Ferrin Although you may not be considering working abroad, intercultural awareness is essential for anyone in the PR industry. Whether you’re interested in working in the corporate sector or a nonprofit, understanding the global market can greatly enhance your career. This past summer, I had the opportunity to do my internship for a …
By Jessica Gough The Span of Social Media It is no secret that social media is taking over the internet. In fact, over 77 percent of the U.S. population uses a social media profile regularly. That is 2.34 billion sets of eyes just waiting to be captivated. As a company, those eyes are extremely … Continue reading The Social Media Plan and Its Cycle
By Jasmine Scott Here’s a painfully honest peek into the life of a full-time college student, who also works remotely as a part time PR Professional for a non-profit organization. 7:15 a.m.: My alarm clock goes off. I’d love to tell you that I hop out of bed with an abundance of energy and … Continue reading An Unflinching Look at the Average Day of a College Student and PR Pro
By Emily Jarboe Graduating college and venturing out into adulthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s terrifying, intimidating and exciting all at the same time. As if leaving college wasn’t scary enough, then there’s the pressure to secure that first job after graduation. Say goodbye to student discounts and hello to a 401K. Most … Continue reading How to Land Your First Job Before Graduation
By Nickey Buzek “Can I see some of your work?” You may have a wealth of experience and the skills to back it up, but if your abilities aren’t coming across in an easy-to-access fashion, you may be missing professional opportunities. Here are four tips that will make your online portfolio showcase your skills: Choose … Continue reading Four Creation Tips For Your Online Portfolio
By Emily Thole *Warning. This post may contain spoilers about the hit TV show, “This is Us.” Proceed with caution.* “This is Us” is the television show everyone is telling you to watch. It is full of happiness, anger, sadness, joy and every emotion in between, however, there is one monumental episode that you … Continue reading Crockpot Controversy Crisis
By Meredith Trapper As a student, I often find myself relating activities or hobbies to the things I am learning in class. However, this year I was able to do the opposite and take what I have learned in the classroom and apply it to my executive position in Delta Zeta sorority. This past year … Continue reading Starting with Why: Public Relations in Action
By Emily Thole In the restless and brutal sea of social media, taking a risk could leave a company struggling for air. You may have noticed from recent events, Nike decided to jump into the water head first by tackling a highly controversial topic in the U.S. With immediate response, the internet both attacked … Continue reading Taking a Knee
By Blake Hedberg WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Aug. 27, 2018) — The University of Central Missouri’s student-led public relations firm, Innovative PR, received two professional awards this summer for its 2017 event #teamUCM Social Media Night. The agency competed against many for-profit businesses in the Greater Kansas City Area. The Kansas City chapter of the International Association … Continue reading Innovative PR wins professional awards for #teamUCM Social Media Night
By Haley Gleason After reading the title of this post, I’m sure you’re thinking, “I can communicate just fine with people.” However, you may not be as effective as you think. The world is constantly changing around us, and the same goes for the ways in which we communicate. As future business professionals, we must … Continue reading Four tips for improving your communication skills
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