Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... VP of Social Media Stephanie Gort Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Journalism Major (Strategic Communications track); Specializations in Marketing and Sociology. Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Why did you decide to run for eboard? I really wanted to give back to PRSSA because it has given me so many wonderful opportunities and friendships since becoming a member my … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Social Media Stephanie Gort
Author: scrippsprssa
#ScrippsSummerChallenge 2014 is here!
This week kicks of the 2014 edition of the Scripps Summer Challenge! Thank you to everyone who participated last year and made the program so successful. For those who may not have participated last summer, the Scripps Summer Challenge is a "challenge of the week" program to help develop professional skills and stay on top of … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge 2014 is here!
New executive board spotlight: VP of Finance Gary Bridgens
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... VP of Finance Gary Bridgens Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Major - Strategic Communications, Minor - Marketing (E.W. Scripps School of Journalism) Hometown: Warren, Ohio Why did you decide to run for Exec Board? The Scripps PRSSA is an institution we’re all extremely lucky to be a part of. When some of my peers encouraged … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Finance Gary Bridgens
A day in the life of a PR Newswire intern
By Allison Zullo This summer, I am interning at PR Newswire, a press release distribution company, in their downtown Cleveland office. Essentially, when it comes to distributing information in the form of press releases (in traditional and multimedia form), PRN is the liaison between companies and the public. Seems simple enough, right? Well, it turns … Continue reading A day in the life of a PR Newswire intern
New executive board spotlight: VP of PR Mira Kuhar
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015...... VP of PR Mira Kuhar Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic communication major, business minor, english specialization, and social media certificate Hometown: Medina, OH Why did you decide to run for eboard?: I decided to run for eboard because I really wanted to give back to the organization that has taught me everything I know … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of PR Mira Kuhar
Inbound marketing and HubSpot: what it’s like to intern at WordWrite
By Jess Carnprobst This summer, I am interning at WordWrite Communications, LLC, a public relations agency in downtown Pittsburgh. I was first drawn to this internship because they implement storytelling into their client work and they use HubSpot a very engaging inbound marketing platform. I love telling stories, but had never really learned much about … Continue reading Inbound marketing and HubSpot: what it’s like to intern at WordWrite
New executive board spotlight: VP of Internal Relations Kelsey Miller
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... VP of Internal Relations Kelsey Miller Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic Communication with a specialization in Marketing and Tourism; Certificate in Social Media Hometown: Marion, OH (Nomansland,USA) Why did you decide to run for eboard? I knew Internal Relations would be a great opportunity to meet and recruit new members and be more connected with my … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Internal Relations Kelsey Miller
PR lessons I’ve learned from driving in downtown Cleveland traffic
By Mira Kuhar As soon as the clock strikes 5 p.m in downtown Cleveland, professionals of all ages flock to their cars to begin their evening commute. With everyone's mind set on dinner and for some, their comfy beds, frustration begins to set in when traffic comes to a halt and you've moved two … Continue reading PR lessons I’ve learned from driving in downtown Cleveland traffic
New executive board spotlight: VP of Member Relations Jess Carnprobst
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015.... VP of Member Relations Jess Carnprobst Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Public Relations major with a minor in Marketing and a Global Leadership Certificate Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Why did you decide to run for eboard?: I decided to run for eboard because I’ve grown to love every single second of being a part of PRSSA. PRSSA … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Member Relations Jess Carnprobst
“But First, Let Me Take A Selfie” – Brands Everywhere
By Megan Newton Snapchat - admit it, it’s your favorite app. With it’s extremely popular audience (over 40 million downloads) the picture-messaging service has become quite the platform for capturing and sharing humorous moments. Snapchat serves as a portal for over 400 million (and growing) picture and video snaps per day. The application is now … Continue reading “But First, Let Me Take A Selfie” – Brands Everywhere