Summary of Guest Marvis Herring is a journalist currently working at WLKY News in Louisville, KY. He previously worked at Wood TV8 in Grand Rapids, MI. As a graduate of Grand Valley State University, Marvis has been both an anchor and producer when working in news. When not on camera, Marvis loves to travel, [...]
Summary of Guest Corey Bricker is a graphic designer for Logos Communications, a remote communications agency. As their sole designer, Corey works with many different clients and is passionate about the connection between words and art. When not working on a design project, Corey loves to spend time with her family, take care of [...]
Summary of Guest Bryce Huffman is a reporter and producer for Bridge Detroit, and a former reporter and podcast host with Michigan Radio NPR. Huffman graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016 and has since won multiple Associated Press and Michigan Association of Broadcasters awards for his reporting. When he's not working, he's usually [...]
Summary of Guest Sarah Dudinetz is a recent graduate of GVSU and a former PR Hangover podcast host. Pageant queen and musical theatre fanatic in her free time, Sarah visited PR Hangover one more time to share advice for students questioning their career paths, setting boundaries within PR, and her favorite PRSSA memories. What [...]
Check it out: PR With The Pros: Adrienne Wallace, Ph.D. As many of you all know, Adrienne is quite easily the backbone of GVPRSSA and GrandPR. She continuously shaped each of her students into respectful, compassionate, and determined PR Professionals. We can't thank her enough for her dedication to our education and futures! Go [...]
By: Sarah Dudinetz (@sarah_dudinetz) This episode of PR Hangover features Chelsea Nachman and Molly Barnett of Grapevine PR, a full-service theatrical PR firm based in New York City. Their clients include Laura Benanti, Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Pasek & Justin Paul, Jessica Vosk, projects for Cyndi Lauper, and more. We were able to chat about [...]
By Courtney Fogle (@courtnxyfogle) Brooke Rosier, a 2018 graduate from GVSU’s Advertising & Public Relations program, works in Nutrition Brand Marketing at Amway. In this episode of PR Hangover, Brooke talks about what it’s like to work in-house, the importance of company culture, and design thinking. The Corporate Path Often times, students think that working [...]
By: Courtney Fogle (@courtnxyfogle) This episode of PR Hangover features Alissa Kelly, Owner of PR Plus, a boutique public relations agency in Las Vegas, Nevada. Listen to this episode to learn about all things entertainment PR, working in Vegas, and media relations. The Inner Workings of PR Plus PR Plus was the first PR agency [...]
By: Courtney Fogle (@courtnxyfogle) This episode of PR Hangover features Kayden Grinwis and Thomas Pierce from Grand Rapids Pride Center. They opened up about diversity and inclusion in the media and gave tips for being a better ally. Listen here! Step 1: Get Educated As a communications professional, it’s important to make sure you’re educated [...]
By: Courtney Fogle (@courtnxyfogle) Ashley René Lee, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, speaks about the oh-so important need for diversity in the field of PR, but also in all aspects of business AND life. To listen to this episode of PR Hangover, click here. Representation Matters Ashley [...]
