Asking foundational questions is scary. We Ad/PR students have all been there, felt that, and regretted not posing the big questions at the beginning of our studies. So, here we are: upperclassmen asking the questions so you don’t have to. In this episode, we cover 5 questions that first-year students are asking: What made [...]
His work “literally saves the lives of children.” Does it get better than that? Juan Fernandez, the VP of Marketing and Communications at Bethany Christian Services, has vast experience in the nonprofit communications field. From teaching in Costa Rica to managing communication and marketing at an international organization, Juan has done it all, and [...]
Let’s face it: stocks, markets, and investments are intimidating for too many students and pros. They don't have to be. In fact, there are expansive opportunities in the world of investments - even for creatives. Join Mike Houston, Managing Director and Partner at Lambert, as he helps listeners conquer and understand Investment Relations’ role [...]
PR Hangover · Voice of the People: City Communications (w/ David Green) “Our people tell our story best.” Government communications isn’t solely politics and polarization; it’s a way to give people equal opportunity to have a voice in their community, no matter their background. And, between the press releases, marketing campaigns, and clever social [...]
What you’ll find in this episode: We’ve all heard someone say it: “That’s just good PR…” but let’s be honest - this could mean anything. Plenty of people have little to no understanding of public relations as a profession, and even most students studying public relations don’t have a firm understanding of their field [...]
Who’s Our Guest? Emma Nelson, current president of GVSU’s chapter of PRSSA, is the previous host of PR Hangover. She’s a fun-loving PR student who is on her way to becoming a competent public relations pro. Emma is a senior at GVSU studying Advertising and Public Relations and Writing. She’s currently an intern at [...]
Who’s Our Guest? Jason Falls is a leading digital strategist, author, speaker and thinker in the digital and social media marketing industry. He is an innovator in the conversation research segment of social analytics, having published the first-ever Conversation Report in 2012. An award-winning strategist and widely read industry pundit, Falls has been noted [...]
Who’s Our Guest? Javon Dobbs is a communications manager at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, he supports the foundation’s efforts to promote thriving children, working families, and equitable communities. As a member of the communications team, he is responsible for implementing a wide range of communications strategies, to [...]
Who’s Our Guest? Nepherterra ‘Neph’ Estrada Best is a seasoned entrepreneur and public relations professional who is passionate about building authentic brands and getting results for her firms’ clients. During her 17-year PR career, she has successfully managed public relations campaigns in more than 25 industries including financial services, health care, retail, real estate, [...]
Who’s Our Guest? Franco, Integrated Communications Agency: We are an integrated communications agency that builds strategic programs for B2B and B2C clients in a variety of industries with a local, national and global reach. Our integrated programs include a wide range of PR, marketing and digital services. Franco serves organizations in the healthcare, consumer, [...]
