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We’ve all been there. That long internal debate that you have with yourself before class. You tell yourself that this class is pointless. It’s a real snoozer, and you don’t get anything out of it besides a headache from the kid next to you that keeps clicking his pen. On the other hand, you know going is the right thing to do and if you don’t go you could miss something important and your guilty conscience will get the best of you. However, this doesn’t have to be the case.
Read MoreMedia relations is an important aspect of public relations. These are the relationships that public relations specialists create with journalists. Having the ability to create professional relationships with journalists in order to create a successful campaign for your client will set you apart in the world of public relations.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m sure many of us are dreading the impossible “What are you going to do with your life” questions from friends and family. For younger college students this means admitting to Aunt Becky that no, I don’t have my entire life figured out yet because I’m only 18. Unfortunately for seniors, we can’t dodge the question as easily.
Read MoreOk, so you wrote the perfect press release and pitched it so creatively that a reporter actually picked it up and wants an interview. Now what? Here are a few tips for preparing spokespeople and executing a great interview to connect your message with the right audience.
Read MoreAs a public relations professional, it is crucial to be an effective communicator, especially when it comes to writing. As a second-year writing consultant at the Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors, I find myself giving writing tips to students almost daily- and that’s what I aim to do for you in this blog post.
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