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A New Bombshell Has Entered The PR Industry: Love Island USA

Recognizable faces, hot trends, and the piping hot drama of Love Island have taken the nation by storm as Love Island USA began its 7th season just weeks ago. The star-studded reality TV show began its debut with Love Island UK in 2005, but didn’t begin to receive traction until 2024, with Love Island USA, Season 6. But how exactly did another reality show sweep the nation after airing for nearly 20 years?

GrandPRJuly 11, 2025pr, Public Relations, PR industry, social media

PR as Seen on TV: Is it All it's Cracked Up to Be?

Public relations as portrayed in the media has some wildly different ideas about what it means to be a professional in the field. My first introduction to public relations was — like any teenage girl — through my favorite movie, Valentine’s Day.

GrandPRSeptember 27, 2024PR industry, GVPRSSA, women in public relations, expectations vs reality, hustle culture

Insight from the #1 PR Firm in the World

We often hear about the top PR firm globally, Edelman, being the one that's considered the best. The talk about the great things and incredible people associated with it is not just talk – it's true. I recently chatted with my new mentor, Damarayn Benton, a recent Assistant Account Executive at Edelman Hire.