As a PR student or as any student of a relating major, it can be hard to grapple the million and one things we’re all trying to do to make ourselves competitive future employees. Below I have provided some great tips and tricks for students to take advantage of during their time on campus in preparation for “the real world.”
Read MoreWith CreateAthon tomorrow, we wanted to take a look back at CreateAthon 2018. We asked last year's participants to look back on their experience and write a reflection along with some advice for this year's participants.
Read MoreLast year, GrandPR hosted CreateAthon 2018 to help five non-profits around Grand Rapids. One of which was Grand Rapids Community Foundation. In anticipation for this year’s CreateAthon, GrandPR interviewed Ashley René Lee and Heather Gill Fox from Grand Rapids Community Foundation.
Read MoreAs college students, most of us have had experience working for a restaurant. However, you may have not have realized the massive role that public relations plays in the restaurant industry. The majority of successful restaurants rely on the powers of PR to promote their brands, create positive relationships with the media, and when done successfully, advertise a great reliable brand. To give some insight into how the world of PR and the restaurant industry coincide, I’ve listed three major PR companies that work with some of the biggest restaurants in America.
Read MoreIf you’re like most students, the internship search has brought you down at one point or another. Searching for the perfect opportunity can cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. Whether you’re currently on the search for an internship, or you’re about to start, I’ve got you covered. Here’s four tips to land the internship that fits your needs.
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