Campus Connections: Why Getting Involved in College Transforms Your Experience

If someone had told me four years ago that getting involved on campus is one of the most important things you can do to better yourself as a student, I would have most likely moved on. Coming into college is scary and confusing. A lot of people just want to focus on this major life adjustment rather than taking action now to set themselves up for something later. 

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Wicked PR: How the 2024 Movie Created a Storm Before Ever Hitting Theaters

When you hear the word wicked in 2024, only one thing comes to mind: the highly anticipated Broadway adaptation musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. With news of a film adaptation first announced in 2016, it has been a long road to see the iconic yellow brick road back on the big screen.

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Learning "Backwards:" Education Through Experience

In August of 2023, I began my first semester at GVSU as a junior with a Writing major and an Advertising and Public Relations minor. In December of 2023, having only taken public relations courses in technology and research, I was offered an internship with The David Brand, a small PR firm based in Atlanta focusing primarily on the arts and entertainment industries.

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How Gratitude Strengthens Your Brand's Reputation

With Thanksgiving next week, it is truly the season for showing gratitude. Customer appreciation is important for brands to further their relationship with their consumers. In the past, companies have attempted to foster these connections through rewards programs, 24-hour customer service, giveaways, and more. However, there are some brands that go above and beyond when thanking their customers. 

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'Tis the Season for PR Campaigns

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Halloween in the past and November underway, the holiday season has officially begun. With the early announcements of Black Friday’s best deals are released, everyone creates their dream gift list. These campaigns should be taken into account as it allows people to draw inspiration for people to determine what is on their own wishlist.

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Goldfish vs Chilean Sea Bass

In a surprising and innovative move, Pepperidge Farm has rebranded its iconic “Snack that Smiles Back” Goldfish to Chilean Sea Bass for a limited time. The new and mature snack name was available from October 23 to October 30 on Chileanseabasscrackers.com. Customers were limited to two bags per purchase and could purchase them online. 

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Business Acumen in PR: How to Get to Know Clients in a Fast-Paced Agency

Many Public Relations (PR) students will go into a public relations agency as part of their career; however, working in such an industry is often so fast-paced that it becomes increasingly difficult to practice proper business acumen. Good PR practices typically mean conducting campaigns and projects in a way that is personalized to each client.

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Say Hello to Holiday Burnout Season

The holiday season is always overwhelming, regardless of whether you are a student cramming for end-of-semester exams or a professional looking to complete that last deliverable before the end of the period. It comes at the same time every year, right before Halloween, and it snowballs into constant thoughts about what the holidays will look like and if you will get everything done.

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