Congratulations, You Blew It

Congrats, you did it! You landed the dream post-grad job or got your first-choice internship. You have officially made it. You have crafted and perfected your first assignment. You’ve poured your heart, talent, and acquired skills into that one thing- whatever it may be, however big it is. You hand off this piece of you, presenting your blood, sweat, and tears to your boss and you... completely blew it. All of the sudden your good intentions, creative decisions, and vision for your assignment are called into question and ultimately ripped apart. Now what?

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How to Decide Which National Holidays/Months Your Brand Should Participate In

Happy National Women’s Month! March 8, was International Women’s Day and as we celebrate the women in our life many brands seem to be doing the same. It is a beautiful thing to see all our favorite brands rally behind women and express support and even participate in some CSR. However, It seems that brands nowadays will look for any excuse to jump on the “holiday” bandwagon. Although, these national holidays/months are fun and could be a good marketing tool it is important to know when a brand should join in or not.

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What I Learned After 30 Days at an Agency

As a student in public relations, there is this constant debate on whether to practice at an agency or in-house. It is almost impossible to determine how a typical day in each would be different without first-hand experience. The following are a few of the lessons I’ve learned after spending the last 30 days working at a public relations agency to help you better determine which style of public relations is right for you.

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PRep School: Spark Note Edition

In the public relations industry, there is only so much that we can learn in the classroom. It’s a field that takes a lot more than book smarts and is constantly in need of quick thinking and adaptation. But how are we supposed to teach those real-world skills to students? Well, that’s where PRep School comes in to play.

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