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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Finals are over, stress has decreased and you can unwind with family and friends in the comfort of your home. Don’t forget to take some time and focus on yourself. What do you want to accomplish this coming spring? You may already have a list of tasks … Continue reading Building Your Personal Brand: A Winter Break To-Do →

You can easily learn social media analytics in just a month. Whether it’s part of your five-year plan, New Year’s resolution or just something to do over a break from school, social media analytics skills beef up your resume! The ability to analyze data is easier than you think. Here are four steps to start … Continue reading How to Learn Social Media Analytics in Four Weeks →

As you may have read from a previous blog recapping PRSSA National Conference, written by Maura Anderson, 18 members of Scripps PRSSA experienced an event unrivaled in the world of pre-professional PR. Participants got to experience breakout sessions from brands like Vera Bradley and Warner Bros., as well as listen to legendary keynotes given by … Continue reading PRSSA National Conference Key Takeaways →

It’s a big week! We’ll stuff ourselves silly on Thursday with Thanksgiving food galore, then work off those calories as we run through shops in search of the best deals on Black Friday. But we can’t forget another big (or little) day this week: Small Business Saturday (SBS)! This year marks the seventh SBS, a … Continue reading How Social Media is Changing the Game for Local Shops →

For anyone who knows me, it’s no secret that I’ve always had a slight passion for the wizarding world. Likewise, those who I’m close with are surely laughing hysterically at the word “slight”. For myself and fellow Potterheads, it seems as if all our prayers have been answered with the recent releases and constant buzz. … Continue reading Potter PR: Lessons from the Wizarding World →

“I’m a Scripps kid. I thrive when I’m busy.” How many times a day do you say/hear this? Too often do we over-glorify busy. I find myself unconsciously competing with friends about who’s week is fullest. I buy coffee mugs that say “I’m busy” and text too many people, “ugh sorry I’m busy.” A sentence … Continue reading The Glorification of Busy →

As application season rolls around, I’ve heard a lot of talk about what my peers want out of an employer. Mentorship, a solid paycheck and a relaxed dress code are all high up on the list. But there is one requirement that sticks out above the rest – we want to work for companies with … Continue reading Corporate Social Responsibility & Millennials: A Perfect Match →

Hope everyone had a great weekend! In case you weren’t able to make it to the meeting, here’s what you missed. Announcements: Scripps PRSSA and ImPRessions stickers are on sale for $3 as well as t-shirts for $15 Scripps College of Communications sweatshirts are available for order!! Here's the link to order: https://billz.universitytees.com/bird_banks/14237/signups/new Congratulations to all … Continue reading November 7th Meeting Recap →

Either you love it or you hate it. HallOUween is an interesting time for the life of an Ohio University student. The population of Athens nearly doubles in size for a single night. It has been an Athens tradition since 1974, after people hanging out on Court Street stopped traffic for a few hours. Since … Continue reading Four Reasons the HallOUween Block Party is Beneficial to OU →

Studying abroad is not only an exciting adventure to a far away land, but the biggest learning experience you’ll ever encounter. You’ll gain an abundance of skills that will help you in PR and in life. There is a never-ending list of reasons to go abroad, but I’ve narrowed it down to five main ones. … Continue reading Why Studying Abroad Makes You Better at PR →