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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… Continue reading

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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 With the numbers on its side, it’s no surprise people prefer this fresher form of content over its older, outdated counterpart.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.… Continue reading

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October 28, 2020

Generation Z: the “Changemaker” Generation

By Ashleigh Horn There’s no denying that each generation is different. Baby Boomers, Generation X, Xennials, Millennials, Generation Z, I’m sure as you read each of these titles, you may have recalled your own thoughts toward each group. During a time where as many as five different generations are working together in the workplace, it’s… Continue reading

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January 27, 2020

5 Ways PR Blogs help Professionals Stay on Trend

By Shelby Bueneman Podcasts have become increasingly popular. You can listen to them on Spotify, on the app itself and on Apple music. With such a wide variety of podcasts it can be difficult to find the right one that will benefit you. For public relations professionals there are five basic podcasts to listen… Continue reading

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December 6, 2016

Fit your personality into your PR career

By Megan Myers Whether it’s your freshman or senior year of college, you may still be unsure about which public relations career path you should follow. You might be fortunate and have a passion for one field over another, which will make finding your PR field of choice much easier. However, for most PR students,… Continue reading

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November 29, 2016

Four tips for improving your communication skills

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

Engaged Learning, Internal Communications, PR Tips, Professional Development, Public Relations

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October 3, 2016

The journey begins: Five tips for making the most of your internship

By Blake Hedberg You have done all the necessary research, crafted an excellent cover letter, branded yourself with an excellent resume and survived the strenuous interview process. The company you hope to work for finally gives you that long-awaited phone call – you have landed your first internship. However, this is no time to relax.… Continue reading

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February 26, 2016

Five tips for building your brand on Twitter

By Brittany Green When Twitter was first launched, people were uncertain how successful it would be. Now in 2016, there are millions of users and more than 500 million tweets sent out every day. People are using Twitter to find news, share information and connect with people and businesses around the world. It has become… Continue reading

Branding, Content Marketing, Engaged Learning, PR Tips, Professional Development, Public Relations, Publicity, Social Media, Technology

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February 19, 2016

Get the most out of Instagram: tips for business and personal use

By Jamie Jackson I love Instagram. I really do. It’s fun to post pictures and to get a sneak peek into strangers’ lives (why is this not a weird statement anymore?). Instagram is a popular social media outlet for personal use, however, it is also becoming popular among companies for branding and marketing. Here are… Continue reading

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February 5, 2016

The Fine Brothers fiasco: Three lessons in crisis management

By Molly Olten Fine Brothers Entertainment, a popular YouTube channel, recently launched into crisis mode. The creators, known for popular videos such as Elders React to Dubstep and Kids React to Old Computers, announced plans to allow other video makers to “franchise” the brothers’ video formula. These plans also include trademarking the word “react.” This is… Continue reading

Crisis Communication, PR Tips, Public Relations, Publicity

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