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One of the first things you will learn in college is how to market yourself. The ability to market yourself is essential to getting internships and jobs. Employers want to know why you would be the best fit for their company and what makes you stand out from others. Self-marketing may seem like bragging, but … Continue reading Key Elements of Self-Marketing →

I didn’t have a hard time picking what I wanted to do in college. I knew I wanted to write in someway. I knew that I wanted to tell stories and get to know the people behind those stories. While my plans of being a broadcast journalist changed into that of public relations and marketing, … Continue reading Choose a Minor that Best Fits YOU! →

“Wait! We have to stop!” The year was 2009 and it was my first time going out shopping on Black Friday. Through the swarms of people going berserk over half-off this and doorbuster-that, my eyes grew fixated on a giant red mailbox next to a sign in cursive gold sparkles that read “Believe” in the … Continue reading Macy’s “Believe” Campaign →

In the public relations field (and especially in PRSSA), we all have a lot of different mentors: peer mentors, professional mentors, professors, advisors, old bosses and just overall life mentors. These relationships are crucial in our lives when we need advice on classes, resumes, internships and jobs, so it’s important to strengthen these relationships over … Continue reading Five Ways to Connect with Your Mentors Over the Holidays →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Angela Krile from Krile Communications to speak to the Chapter. Angela is President of Krile Communications, a consulting firm specializing in communications strategy, marketing and public relations and based just a few miles north of here in Sugar Grove, Ohio. During her nearly 20-year career, Angela has … Continue reading November 25 – Angela Krile, Krile Communications →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Toby Fallsgraff from to speak to the Chapter. Toby Fallsgraff is a managing director at the digital strategy agency Do Big Things, heading up the teams that design and execute top-notch, people-centric digital campaigns—from email strategy to digital advertising to social media. He has more than a decade … Continue reading November 4 – Toby Fallsgraff, Do Big Things →

The end of the fall semester is quickly approaching and many seniors, whether you’re graduating in December or in May, are thinking about their lives after college and those dreaded words: getting a “real job.” You could be catching up at a family function or conversing with friends, but at this point in your life, … Continue reading Getting Through the Job Searching Process →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I don’t mean the holiday season. I mean, internship application season. November marks the beginning of open season for coveted summer internships and with that, feelings of inadequacy, envy, and failure. It’s difficult to write a killer cover letter or crush an interview with feelings of … Continue reading Internship Season: How to Deal with Rejection and Failure →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Aaron Brown from Fahlgren Mortine to speak to the Chapter. Aaron Brown is an executive vice president at Fahlgren Mortine, which is a nationally recognized integrated communications company headquartered in Columbus. He is responsible for growing and marketing the agency’s business, identifying and hiring new team members, … Continue reading October 28 – Aaron Brown, Fahlgren Mortine →

Our Chapter was delighted to welcome Jared Nyhart back to Ohio University to speak about his various, eclectic positions in the communications industry. After graduating in 2009 from Ohio University, Jared has worked with the United States Air Force, US Department of Agriculture and LBrands. Today, he serves as the Community Affairs Manager for the … Continue reading October 21 – Jared Nyhart, City of Upper Arlington →