Category: PR Tips

• April 6, 2022

  The key to unlocking success in PR

  

  Written by Gracie Ratterree What’s something that almost everyone experiences, but no one ever feels like they can ever prepare early enough for? Competition. The public relations industry is an ever-growing, changing, and competitive industry. Mastering the ability to build social skills, comprehend industry used vocabulary, learn concise communication practices, and find your voice, will […]
• March 3, 2022

  Public Relations Through An Art Form: The Film Industry

  

  Written by Mallory Griffin The film industry is one of the most dominating art forms in entertainment. Hundreds of films are produced every year and flow in-and-out of different media platforms. With the overabundance of films being produced yearly and the multiple streaming services available to us, public relations and marketing tactics have become an […]
• February 15, 2022

  One Question Every PR Professional Should be Asking

  

  Written by Gracie Ratterree Best-selling author Simon Sinek once said, “It’s those who start with why, that have the ability to inspire those around them or find others who inspire them.” In the spirit of Sinek’s words, when you enter the Public Relations and Strategic Communications program at the University of Central Missouri, one of […]
• October 29, 2021

  The Importance of Hello

  

  By: Rachel Schultz “A potential friend (connection), is only a hello away” – Paul Liebau, Canadian Best-Selling Author I remember when I was a sophomore in college, there was this tall, dark-haired man who visited my track practices. Drew was a 32-year-old man who had an attention-getting smile. After many random appearances, I began to […]
• October 15, 2021

  Lights, Camera, Action: Video Conversions in 2021

  The game has changed. Written material is on its way out and its replacement? Video content. With the numbers on its side, it’s no surprise people prefer this fresher form of content over its older, outdated counterpart. Keep reading to see why and how you can take advantage of this movement before it’s too late. […]
• October 1, 2021

  Returning Back to the Office

  By: Derek Caswell Over the past few years many of the normalacies in life have changed.  Masks, for example, are now a normal fashion accessory, and having temperatures being taken as we enter buildings is now a part of our morning routines.  However, there is one thing that has been significantly impacted due to the COVID outbreak, […]
• September 17, 2021

  Reasons Why PR Might Appeal to Adult Learners

  By: Diana Eads There are many reasons why a public relations career might appeal to adult learners. Some people may wonder what an adult learner is. An adult learner describes anyone who is not a student in the traditional sense. It could be someone who has decided to go back to school after being out […]
• September 10, 2021

  How I Used my Strategic Planning Skills to Plan Life After Undergrad

  

  By: Senior, April Wood As I approached and finally entered the last year of my undergraduate degree, one question became an uncomfortably looming presence – What do I want to do with my life (and my degree)?  The truth is – I’m still looking. But I’d love to share my thought process so far. In […]
• April 23, 2021

  How Public Relations Molded Me Into A Young Professional

  

  By: Sebastian Szczurowski When I look back at my time at the University of Central Missouri I can’t help but to think about how fast it all went by. It seems like it was just yesterday that I made my first official visit to the university for my scheduled orientation day. When I first made […]
• April 9, 2021

  Extra Extra, Read All About It: The Importance of Staying in the Now

  

  By: Emily Schaper Being a Part of the Table  We’ve all been part of a conversation where we have no idea what is being talked about. It sets you apart from others and can become difficult to get to know more people. When it comes to global issues, reading the news or checking the media […]