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

Let’s see what past GVPRSSA students are up to after graduation. For this GVPRSSA alumni series, I caught up with Emily Gagnon, the former GrandPR CEO and now a young public relations professional. During her time with GVPRSSA and GrandPR, she won various awards for her dedication to the organizations, such as the PRSSA National Gold Key Award from the PRSA Foundation (alongside 2019-2020 GV PRSSA President Delaney MacKenzie), the Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award from Grand Valley State University Advertising and Public Relations Program, and the Thomas M. Seykora Award for Outstanding Contribution from Grand Valley State University.

Alumni, Internships, Networking/Relationships, PR News, TipsApril 6, 2021Alumni, blog, GrandPR, pr, prssa

3 Tips for Creating Accessible Social Media Content

As incoming public relations professionals, we recognize our responsibility to communicate on behalf of our clients or our organization to build mutually beneficial relationships with our publics. These publics include employees, customers, investors, etc

Social Media, TipsApril 1, 2021blog, Digital accessibility, pr, prssa, social media

Nonprofit Communications w/ Javon Dobbs

In this episode, we get to hear from Javon Dobbs. He is extremely knowledgeable within nonprofit organizations and has always had the desire to help people within and outside of his community.

Non-profit, Podcast, Podcast Recap, PR HangoverMarch 31, 2021blog, Communications, Non-profit, podcast, pr, pr hangover, prssa

Internships: Where to Start

The frequently discussed buzzword of communications majors: internships. Where do I look, how do I start applying, and am I even ready to dip my toes in the field? As someone who is no stranger to internships, from searching to working, I’ll give you tips for the start of your internship journey.

Internships, Networking/Relationships, TipsMarch 25, 2021blog, Communications, Internships, pr, prssa, Tips

The Best Tips and Tricks for Interviews

As a current senior who is undertaking the home stretch before graduation, I have been applying to many different jobs. In a little over a month, I will be graduated and thrown into the “real world”. As a fresh college graduate or current college student applying to jobs or internships can be trying and frustrating at times.

Internships, Interviewing, Networking/Relationships, Research, TipsMarch 18, 2021blog, interview, pr, prssa, Tips

Experiences of a Storyteller w/ Nepherterra Best

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.

Media Relations, Podcast, Podcast Recap, PR Hangover, UncategorizedMarch 17, 2021APR, blog, Entrepreneurneur, media relations, podcast, pr, prssa

Unpaid Internships? It’s a No From Me

It’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.

Internships, Networking/Relationships, Tips, UncategorizedMarch 16, 2021blog, Experience, Internships, Paid Internships, pr, prssa, Tips

Women’s History Month: A Crash Course on Women PR Trailblazers

First 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?

Diversity, Leadership, Women's MonthMarch 11, 2021blog, pr, prssa, women in public relations, women's month

Chin up & Camera on. Staying Motivated in a Virtual World

One 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.”

Mental Health, TipsMarch 9, 2021blog, mental health, pr, prssa, Tips, Virtual Learning, zoom

Let's Take a Tour w/ Franco

Franco 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.

Podcast, Podcast Recap, PR Hangover, TourMarch 3, 2021Advertising, blog, Communications, podcast, pr, prssa, tour