Advertising and Public Relations — PRSSA Blo — GVSU PRSSA – Grand Valley State University Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

As an advertising and public relations student at Grand Valley State University, you are required to have at least one internship to graduate. As the anxious go-getter I am, I secured three internships before my senior year.

GrandPRAugust 15, 2024jobinterview, internship prep, job search, PRSSA, GVPRSSA, GVPRSSA E-Board, Advertising and Public Relations, Internships

What Stuck: Hello West Michigan Intern Connect Event Recap

Intern season is in full swing here in Grand Rapids, and I couldn't be more excited to be part of the action. As offices buzz with the energy of ambitious young adults eager to apply their skills, there's a palpable blend of enthusiasm and nervous anticipation as we navigate our new roles, striving to make meaningful contributions to our teams.

GrandPRJuly 5, 2024Advertising and Public Relations, GVPRSSA, GVPRSSA E-Board, Hello West Michigan, Internship, Marketing, Community, Learning, Events

Authenticity in Brand Messaging Before, After, and During Pride Month

Pride Month is here! Now comes that time of year when the logos of most brands’ social media accounts turn into a rainbow-field version, “ally” is tacked on to the end of bios, and Canva templates are used as a throwaway attempt to promote their “pride.” Queer people deserve better. It’s as simple as that.

GrandPRJune 6, 2024GVPRSSA, Public Relations, Branding, inclusion, gvsu, Advertising and Public Relations, Pride month

Not Your Average Learning Experience: Unconventional Ways I've Learned PR Skills

Curating yourself as a PR professional can seem intimidating. You’re thrust into a world where a well-rounded skillset is the key to success— where a hard-earned mix of both hard and soft skills combine to create seemingly effortless relationships.

GrandPRJune 6, 2024PR skills, public relations skills, grand valley state university, GVPRSSA, PRSSA, Advertising and Public Relations, Unconventional Work Skills, Unconventional PR Skills, Networking, Networking Skills, GVSU