Why Community Relations is Vital to Political Campaigns

As the midterm elections approach, we will see campaigns start or ramp up their efforts. There will be increased fundraising events, increased attack ads, and the general influx of ads about why a candidate should have your vote. While these certainly can sway the outcome of a race, there is one aspect of political campaigns that tends to slip the mind of voters: community relations.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship

Going into my first internship was a very stressful experience. I didn’t know much about the advertising and public relations industry, and I felt like my lack of knowledge and experience had the potential to paint me as a bad employee. I am here to tell you that you are not supposed to know much about your field yet; you will learn that through your internship.

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Pride Always Exists, Not Just in June

With the fading away of June and the turning of the calendar, it’s evident that the once colorful Pride Month logos are changing back to their original state and the abundance of bright rainbow flags are disappearing from your social media timelines. It seems as though once July has made its appearance, the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community no longer crosses the minds of those unaffected and the calendar keeps passing on. However, who’s to say the celebration of Pride Month stops when June ends?

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What’s an APR Anyway?

If you are a student or young professional in public relations (PR), you have probably seen the letters “APR” in a few profiles while scrolling through your LinkedIn feed. After seeing this, you may have thought to yourself: “Huh! Interesting… but what’s an APR anyway?” If this is you, just keep reading, and maybe I can help answer some of your questions.

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