New Executive Board Spotlight: Junior Director of ImPRessions Sarah Rachul

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015.... Junior Director of ImPRessions Sarah Rachul Why did you decide to run for eboard? I’ve know since freshman year that I wanted to be a director in ImPRessions. I’m incredibly passionate about PR and all the work we do for our clients in the firm. I also wanted to be able … Continue reading New Executive Board Spotlight: Junior Director of ImPRessions Sarah Rachul

6 things F.R.I.E.N.D.S taught me about being a Scripps Kid

By Erica Stonehill Friends had a knack for making us laugh and teaching us a lesson at the same time. Some takeaways were simple, others were more complex. Regardless, ten years later and one year into my college career as an Ohio University Bobcat, I'm still learning something from those quirky, twenty-something New Yorkers. Not … Continue reading 6 things F.R.I.E.N.D.S taught me about being a Scripps Kid

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 7

This week’s #ScrippsSummerChallenge was to reach out to a professional you would like to network with via social media. Because no members participated in the challenge this week, here are six few motivational quotes to get you jazzed for the last challenge this week! Only one challenge remains for the #ScrippsSummerChallenge! The two members with … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 7

What I’ve learned from living & loving NYC

By Briagenn Adams New York City was a dream of mine. Big cities in general have always sparked a special interest in my soul -- I love the idea of such a huge assemblage of humanity packed into a small, sweaty corner of Earth. While on the internship hunt, I discovered LaunchSquad -- a mid-sized … Continue reading What I’ve learned from living & loving NYC

New executive board spotlight: Senior Director of ImPRessions Kerry Tuttle

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015 Senior Director of ImPRessions Kerry Tuttle Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic Communication Major, Business Minor, Global Leadership Center Certificate Hometown: Macedonia, Ohio Why did you decide to run for eboard? I want to give back to both Scripps PRSSA and ImPRessions - two organizations that have done an incredible amount for me both personally and professionally. Career Goals? Work … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: Senior Director of ImPRessions Kerry Tuttle

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 6

By Stephanie Gort The Week 6 task for the #ScrippsSummerChallenge was to get coffee with a PR professional or PR professor and pick their brain on the industry. Unfortunately, no members participated in the challenge this week. Instead of the usual recap, here are 4 reasons why having a mentor is beneficial during your college … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 6

Getting the most out of your LinkedIn

By Allison Zullo As aspiring PR professionals, we are a little too familiar with social media. From Twitter to Instagram to Pinterest, we know the ins and outs of both the personal and business sides. But what about LinkedIn? If you’ve never heard of it, LinkedIn is a social media site where professionals can connect … Continue reading Getting the most out of your LinkedIn

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 5

By Mira Kuhar Week 5 of the #ScrippsSummerChallenge proved to be a great one. This past week, members were to make a new LinkedIn connection with a professional in the city they want to intern or work in. Participants each chose a professional from a different city, which really shows the diversity in interests within our … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 5

New executive board spotlight: Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic Communications, Specializations - Global Leadership, Marketing and political communications. Hometown: Cortland, Ohio Why did you decide to run for eboard? I ran for eboard my sophomore year as the VP of PR. I wanted to join the chapter to be more involved, and help continue and grow its … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4: Write a hand written letter to a past mentor or professor

By Mira Kuhar Week four of the Scripps Summer Challenge yielded a great turn out, as many people were eager to write a hand written note to a past mentor or professor. Some sent notes to friends who have graduated. Jess Carnprobst noted she was sending post cards to a few special mentors, but she … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4: Write a hand written letter to a past mentor or professor