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November, a wonderful time to be thankful and reflect on our history as a nation. Specifically the history of the Pilgrims and Native Americans, which is why on the second to last Thursday of November every year we stuff our faces with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. This year I am thankful for more than … Continue reading What We can Learn About PR From the Pilgrims →

This week we welcomed Brett Pulley, Executive Vice President at Weber Shandwick for the 2017 Mel Helitzer Lecture.  Mel Helitzer was an OHIO faculty member in the 80s after a long career in advertising. Prior to that, he was a journalist and his career essentially captured what the strategic communication program at Scripps encompasses.  Key … Continue reading Nov. 6 Meeting Recap – The Mel Helitzer Lecture →

With the holidays approaching, I know I’m not the only person beginning to practice her responses to family questions about my degree. These last 11 months have not been easy for the media’s reputation. As the generation about to enter the workforce, our friends and family have a lot to say and a lot of … Continue reading Talking About the Media During the Holidays →

Announcements: Next week: The Mel Helitzer Lecture on Public Relations presents Brett Pulley, EVP at Weber Shandwick, Seigfred Hall 519 @ 6 p.m. The Athens Conservancy, an 1804 account, is having a Dad’s Weekend Hike Saturday, November 4 @ 10 a.m. Mentor/Mentee Reveal is happening Wednesday, November 8 @ 6 p.m. at Sadie and Alyssa’s, … Continue reading Oct. 30 Meeting Recap →

Following the suicide of Mary Alice Young, Lynette Scavo was plagued by nightmares of her last interaction Mary Alice. After a life-altering experience in the supermarket, those of you who have watched Desperate Housewives will know what I’m talking about, Lynette had one last dream of Mary Alice, in which she was uttered these eight … Continue reading Living Your Dreams During Your Worst Nightmare →

Seventeen Scripps PRSSA members shipped off to Boston for the 2017 PRSSA National Conference. We arrived a day early so we got to explore the gorgeous city including Cambridge, home to Harvard. If you have the means, we highly suggest you take a trip to Boston-- it’s truly incredible. The conference kicked off with career … Continue reading #PRSSANC Recap →

Public relations constantly changes. This change can bring exciting opportunities, but also unpredictable crises. Since crises can happen at any time, companies must know how to handle them. When it comes to damage control, the gang in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” are pros at this point with the awful situations they create. Here are … Continue reading How to Handle a Public Relations Crisis According to “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” →

Announcements: Exciting Speaker: Join us on Nov. 6 as we welcome Brett Pulley!  The final day of PR Bootcamp is Tuesday! Join us to learn more about higher education PR. Both mentor/mentee sign ups are now closed and matches are being made. Stay tune to hear more! Congratulations to our member spotlight, Alexa Gillis!   … Continue reading Oct. 23 Meeting Recap →

How I Met Your Mother, aka nine seasons of love, humor, slap bets and believe it or not, legend- wait for it- dary professional lessons. The five friends have not only been through ups and downs in their relationships, but have also had quite the roller coaster ride with their careers. For anyone searching for … Continue reading Professional Lessons Learned from How I Met Your Mother →

Cincinnati’s sweetheart, Fiona the Hippo, has gained prominent exposure on multiple social media platforms for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens.  But, how did she get to where she is today? Fiona was born prematurely on Jan. 24, 2017, weighing in at 29 pounds. This is relatively small considering an average baby hippo weighs between … Continue reading Fiona The Hippo’s Rise to Social Media Fame →