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Scripps PRSSA was proud to welcome alumni Lexi Sweet to our November 8 meeting. Lexi graduated from Ohio University in 2012 majoring in Journalism and Spanish. Currently, she works as the senior manager of public relations at Experience Columbus. In this position, Lexi handles the execution of all media accounts for the city of Columbus, … Continue reading November 4 – LEXI SWEET, EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS →

As the holidays approach and 2021 begins to wind down, the ever-evolving field of marketing continues to trudge on, full speed ahead. Before ringing in 2022, marketing professionals can anticipate new trends, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way in which businesses have looked at promotions and communications. A few of these awaited … Continue reading “5 MARKETING TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2022” BY MAKENNA GOAD →

Scripps PRSSA welcomed alumni Sadie Newman to the meeting on November 1. She is a 2019 OHIO alumni. Sadie is a proud 2019 graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism where she majored in Journalism Strategic Communication. She currently resides in Chicago and is a Senior Account Executive at Zeno Group on the Consumer … Continue reading November 4 – SADIE NEWMAN, ZENO GROUP →

When I began my journey at Ohio University, I was dead set on writing hard news. To make a long story short, I switched tracks less than a semester in and I’ve never been better. Through strategic communication, I’ve had countless opportunities to connect with seasoned individuals that have traveled the globe, won Pulitzer Prizes, … Continue reading “NOT EVERY FIELD WITHIN PR WILL BE FOR YOU – DON’T STRESS ABOUT IT” BY JACK HILTNER →

Scripps PRSSA hosted a diversity panel at the meeting on October 25. They welcomed three different individuals. Jennifer Ayarkwa is a Senior at OHIO with a Spanish major, linguistics minor and certificates in Latin American studies and teaching English as a foreign language. She is the President of the African Student Association Undergrad Chapter. Winsome … Continue reading OCTOBER 25 – DIVERSITY PANEL →

Scripps PRSSA welcomed Nikki Hannaway to our meeting on Monday, October 18. Nikki is currently a Public Relations Account Supervisor with 5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, public relations, and social media marketing. She’s worked on a variety of clients in the consumer goods, travel and tourism, and financial services industries. Outside of work, … Continue reading OCTOBER 18 – NIKKI HANNAWAY, MARCUS THOMAS →

TikTok isn’t the first platform that comes to mind in terms of professional development. However, there are many learning opportunities on the, “PR side” of TikTok. Taking the time to explore these videos might be more helpful than you’d think. Explore different careers  A great way to explore different areas of the PR field is … Continue reading “PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON TIKTOK” BY MACY CANTRELL →

Speaker Recap: Recent Alumni Panel Scripps PRSSA welcomed five graduates from the class of 2021 to speak about their post-graduate experiences and what they have learned along the way. We were joined by Alec Charron, Madison Foulkes, Alexa Grillis, Megan Gordin and Vivian Moussa. Current Positions Alec Charron: Account Associate, Falgren MortineMadison Foulkes: Public Relations … Continue reading OCTOBER 11 – RECENT GRAD PANEL →

As fall semester approaches the halfway mark, you might be considering a winter internship. Internships are a great way to grow your professional development and network. After a year and a half in the midst of the pandemic, you may not have been able to experience some of the opportunities you were hoping for. Many … Continue reading “HOW TO START APPLYING FOR WINTER INTERNSHIPS” BY DEMETRA MILLER →

Scripps PRSSA invited Aaron Brown to the meeting on Monday, October 4. Aaron is both an Ohio University and Scripps PRSSA Alumnus. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Alum Award. Currently, he serves as the Executive Vice President at Fahlgren Mortine. Throughout his time at Fahlgren Mortine, he has worked primarily with the … Continue reading OCTOBER 4 – AARON BROWN, FAHLGREN MORTINE →