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April 13, 2023

Multiple solutions that accomplish your goals

Feeling repetitive in the work you produce, the strategies you use, or the way you approach campaigns? Then quit doing everything the way you always do things, or at least adjust it. Think outside the box, and do something different, maybe even risky. There are multiple ways to accomplish our goals and it wasn’t until… Continue reading

PR Tips

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September 28, 2022

Earning her tassel, while working at the castle!

Written by Lindsey Gillespie As everyone knows, not every college experience is the same. All my life, I have dreamt of moving away from the beautiful state of Missouri because something deep inside me always knew there was something better out there. That dream came to fruition in May of 2021. As a junior in… Continue reading

internship

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 With the numbers on its side, it’s no surprise people prefer this fresher form of content over its older, outdated counterpart.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

Advertising, Blog, Content Marketing, Engaged Learning, LinkedIn, Media Relations, networking, PR Involvement, PR Tips, Professional Development, Public Relations, Publicity, research

#InnovativePublicRelations, #PRBlog, #PRIndustry, #PublicRelations, #PublicRelationsBlog, #StudentBlog, #UCMIPR, advertising, Apple, branding, content, crisis communication, facebook, innovative pr, innovative public relations, IPR, marketing, networking, pr, PR students, public relations, social media, student pr firm, tips, twitter, ucm
November 24, 2020

Getting the Most Out of Hashtags

By: Armani Shumpert Hashtags are important for success in supporting social media content. Appearing as a keyword or phrase with no spaces with the # (pound) symbol at the front of it, the hashtag is a way to make material easy to find, at least when used correctly. Hashtags have been widely used on Twitter,… Continue reading

Blog, Media Relations, PR Involvement, PR Tips, Professional Development, Public Relations, Social Media

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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

Engaged Learning

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November 21, 2019

Tips for Navigating the Job Market

By: Sarah Arnett Searching for a job can be overwhelming, no matter what stage of your career you are in. “Where do I start? Do I have what it takes to find a good job? How can I set myself up for success? How am I supposed to find a job if I am not… Continue reading

Engaged Learning, networking, PR Involvement, PR Tips, Public Relations

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November 19, 2019

Online Personal Branding for the College Professional

By: Myah Duncan “Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” -Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon Actively branding yourself via social media can go a lot further than a resume and cover letter when it comes to getting a first internship or job. It can also keep… Continue reading

Branding, Engaged Learning, PR Tips, Professional Development, Public Relations

#CollegeProfessional, #CraftingContent, #personalbranding, #PublicRelations, #PublicRelationsBlog, #UCMIPR, online, pr, ucm
November 18, 2019

4 Ways Influencers are Beneficial to PR Professionals

By: Shelby Bueneman This summer I was fortunate enough to get an inside look into the life of a blogging influencer. Getting a behind-the-scenes look into how the blog runs, different events that the blogger is invited to, and the creation of pieces after event attendance was eye opening. Influencers are on the rise and… Continue reading

Engaged Learning, PR Involvement, Public Relations

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August 27, 2015

Three reasons why PR deserves a seat at the table

by Evan Whittaker As you may know, the academic Public Relations Program at the University of Central Missouri recently found its new home in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. In previous years, the PR Program has been part of the Communications Department for rather obvious reasons; PR focuses heavily on communication. So,… Continue reading

Engaged Learning, Public Relations

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November 13, 2014

IPR specialists learn that: Together, We’re Stronger

by Nikki Carpenter For public relations students like myself, there is not an experience quite like Innovative Public Relations. To be honest, I did not know what I was getting into when I joined IPR. I had no idea what projects I would be assigned to, who would be on my team, and the skills… Continue reading

Public Relations, Publicity, Social Media, Technology

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