Nepherterra Best joins us to share her invaluable experience within the PR industry. From starting out in journalism to owning her own PR firm (Pride Public Relations), Nerpherterra Best has experience in media relations and being a self-proclaimed storyteller.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that employers want to hire candidates with hands-on, professional experience. There are some lessons and skills that just can’t be taught in a classroom setting. For this reason, many university programs require their students to complete at least one internship before they graduate.
Read MoreFirst off, let me say Happy Women's History Month! It is important to celebrate how far women have come in history and critical to learn about the women who changed history for the next generation. Think about it: when was the last time you learned about a female public relations pioneer in your public relations class?
Read MoreOne year ago, almost to the day, all of our lives were drastically altered. Students were thrust into a world of isolation and virtual learning. It was never an easy time, but we adapted. One year later, we are in our third (for some of us, our fourth) semester at “Zoom University.”
Read MoreFranco employees Megan Bonelli and Lauren Connor take us on an audio tour of their integrated communications agency. From their location, company culture, and previous clients, Franco is proven to be one of the leading agencies for communication.
Read MoreLet’s kick it back to the fundamentals of public relations. You’re deciding who your audience is but you just can’t pin down exactly what you’re looking for. Perhaps it’s a right of passage for PR professionals to grapple with the basics, so here’s my beginner, ever-evolving solution for one of those “simple” tasks.
Read MoreEntering the workforce can be daunting. The anxiety of meeting new people and learning the ins and outs of your company can be overwhelming, then there’s the added pressure of working with platforms you’re unfamiliar with.
Read MoreTeagan discusses her first-year post-grad. From a student at Grand Valley interning in the industry, she now joins us as an Account Associate working for Belle Communications. She discusses her daily work life, internship advice, and interviewing tips.
Read MoreDespite the ongoing pandemic, America couldn’t miss out on one of the most major events of the year: the Super Bowl. On its 55th anniversary, with a stadium packed full of 25,000 fans, and millions at home watching, it felt like the entire country was living for this moment of normalcy.
Read MoreResearch. A word most people still in school aren’t too fond of. I know that after 16 years, the word “research” is often associated with lengthy papers or science and lab classes (there’s a reason I’m not a STEM major). We’re conditioned to think of something we go through the motions of, like many of us think summer is the best simply because its a break from school (let that one sink in).
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