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Scripps PRSSA was excited to welcome Demi Knight Clark from She Built This City to speak to the Chapter - virtually! Demi Knight Clark is a 19-year South Carolina resident, from Bluffton to Mt. Pleasant to Fort Mill with her family. A longtime construction industry executive, she was consistently the “only woman in the room” … Continue reading March 30 – Demi Knight Clark, She Built This City →

Well, we’re here. The pinnacle of all crisis communications workshops, lessons and exercises is upon us. As public relations students, we have learned about how to deal with crises of all sizes and shapes, but none of us were prepared to understand a global issue of this level. We are all feeling overwhelmed about all … Continue reading How PR Star Students Can Get Through COVID-19 →

When I first came to the United States, I was in awe of all the well-maintained roads, even in the rural areas. The open, clear roads allowed me to go to all parts of Ohio as a reporter for Gridiron Glory and Hardwood Heroes. The roads allowed me to do what I love the most: … Continue reading Country Roads: Why I think taking the census is important →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Elizabeth Carroll from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to speak to the Chapter. Elizabeth Carroll is a Relationship Manager for JPMorgan Chase’s Home Lending business, acting as a liaison between internal business partners and external investors to drive transformation within the industry. In her previous experience at Chase, … Continue reading March 2 – Elizabeth Carroll, JPMorgan Chase & Co. →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Kara Ferrara from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. to speak to the Chapter. Kara is currently on the Communications & PR team at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where she focuses on external corporate communications and public relations support for the company's global, iconic brands. Aside from retail, she … Continue reading February 24 – Kara Ferrara, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Bryant Miller from BrewDog to speak to the Chapter. Bryant is a Marketing Lead at BrewDog USA in Columbus. Previously, he worked as a freelance marketing and communications consultant and a Leadership Development, Communications and Marketing Consultant at Hot Chicken Takeover.  Connect with him on LinkedIn here! … Continue reading February 17 – Bryant Miller, BrewDog →

When it comes to social media for brands, it is vital that they are strategic with the content they produce. To avoid falling into the mix of the millions of tweets and Instagram pictures posted each day, companies must have a well-calculated plan that allows them to strengthen their brand and differentiate themselves from their … Continue reading Keys to Success: Social Media Strategy →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Nanci Schwartz from The CommConnection, Inc. to speak to the Chapter. Nanci's clients enjoy the far-reaching publicity and grass-roots communications strategies she employs to generate positive exposure. Her professionalism and attention to detail is key to developing strong media relationships and community partnerships. She is a proactive, … Continue reading February 10 – Nanci Schwartz, The CommConnection, Inc. →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Mike Strauss from IBM iX in Columbus, OH to speak to the Chapter. Mike is a North American Growth Lead for IBM iX in Columbus, Ohio. He leads the Integrated Business Development team for IBM iX in North America. In this role, Mike is responsible for both new and … Continue reading January 27 – Mike Strauss, IBM iX →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Katie Thomas from Nationwide Children's Hospital to speak to the Chapter. Katie Thomas, APR, has more than 15 years’ experience across the spectrum of the marketing and communications field. Katie is an account manager on the consumer marketing team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she focuses on community wellness, behavioral … Continue reading January 13 – Katie Thomas, Nationwide Children’s Hospital →