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It’s no secret that public relations and the media work hand in hand. PR professionals rely on media outlets to be heard and the media relies on public relations for shareable content. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a bit of tension between the two.
Read MoreAt the start of the month, New Year’s resolutions having been set, you probably felt like you were ready to take on winter semester. Now four weeks into the semester, before trying to put too much on your plate, it is important to realize when your stress level gets out of hand. So what do you do when your stress level is at an all-time high and you’re on the verge of burning out?
Read MoreIf you’re about to jump into the real world with graduation in a few months, you’re probably wondering what your life is going to look like after college is over. Where are you going to live? What job are you going to have? What is your schedule going to look like? Trust me, I was just in the same boat and sometimes it’s not pretty. Believe it or not, there are a lot of opportunities in the integrated communications industry (woohoo!), so luckily for us that means recent or soon-to-be graduates are off to a decent start.
Read MoreAs a Grand Rapidian during the school year but proud metro-Detroiter at heart, I have some PR experience in both cities. The Motor City, along with its bustling suburbs, offers numerous PR opportunities for young professionals. From sports, media, healthcare, and nonprofits to—of course—automobiles, the metro-Detroit area has it all. Below, I will list some industries that are unique to the Detroit area and that provide opportunities for PR professionals. I will also list some updates from some of our alumni working in the Detroit area.
Read MoreThe expansion of the internet has allowed people to connect with others from all over the globe. With the ability to reach more people, challenges can arise when communicating with those who have a culture that is different from yours.
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