Author: scrippsprssa

“Once you put it online, it’s there forever...” “Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your boss to see…” We are relentlessly taught by mentors, professors, advisers and professionals to be careful of what we say online. Every tweet, snapchat, Facebook post and blog we publish is available for (almost) anyone to see. Which means we … Continue reading Online Personalities and Professionalism →

Attending last year’s PRSSA National Conference is one of the best decisions I’ve made—second only to my choice to come to OU, of course. As if learning more in 5 days than I could in a semester of class, and networking with countless PR pros and PRSSA members from across the country wasn’t enough, I … Continue reading 4 Reasons to Attend PRSSA National Conference →

Well Bobcats, we’re one month into summer ‘16 and some of us are itching to add valuable skills and experiences to our resumes. For those people who have public relations related internships, resume builders may not be too hard to come by. For those who do not, it is more important than ever to build … Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Building Your Resume Even if You Don’t Have an Internship This Summer →

If your internship involves drafting social media content, you may already be running out of ideas on how to keep things interesting for the summer. It is easy to get in the habit of posting similar content day after day. But never fear ¾ here are 10 ideas for keeping your social media accounts interesting … Continue reading How to Spice Up Your Social Media Game This Summer →

We’ve all heard the speeches about what ‘professionalism’ means, but how seriously do we take that advice? The better question may be; do we even apply the words of wisdom? Regardless of your major or profession or career, you have to have some standards of professionalism. Even clowns have to arrive on time for their … Continue reading The Power of Being Present →

Social media platforms continue to amaze us with their ability to help make, maintain and build connections. Extensive friend lists and followers are always there to listen to our ramblings and reply. But what about the apps that give no attachment to a username? Anonymous apps provide a unique outlet for users and new opportunities … Continue reading Anonymous Apps: Worth the Risk? →

I don’t think Jay Z cheated on Beyoncé. Despite the hour-long visual album and the angry lyrics that make up Lemonade, all of which makes us think that Jay Z is a vicious cheater who deserves the music industry—and the world—to turn against him. Queen Bey wants us on her side, and the reactions to … Continue reading Lemonade: A Publicity Stunt? →

I still remember the day I joined PRSSA. Along with roughly 50 other organizations, I added my name to the email list. At that time, it was just another organization with a mission I didn't understand yet let alone embrace. It’s funny how quickly something can feel like home. From the very moment I joined … Continue reading An Open Letter from the President →

When you go to college, it’s inevitable that you’re going to hear these two phrases over and over: “Get involved!!” and “You’re going to meet your best friends for life!!” If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say these two things, I may just be able to put a nice dent … Continue reading A Senior’s Open Letter to PRSSA →

Watching your favorite television show is a great way to unwind from a long day.  Many of you may think of this as mindlessly sitting around, but your favorite shows can actually teach some of the most important professional lessons. I frequently find myself fangirling over Olivia Pope and her team of Gladiators from ABC’s … Continue reading How to be a PR Gladiator →