2014 Bateman Competition: #yOUrPaymentSolution

By Briagenn Adams The 2014 Scripps PRSSA Bateman team has been hard at work during the month of February, actively implementing its “yOUr Payment Solution” spring break campaign to promote this year’s client, Popmoney. The Bateman Case Study Competition is PRSSA’s premier national case study competition for public relations students that gives participants the opportunity … Continue reading 2014 Bateman Competition: #yOUrPaymentSolution

PR Newswire to Scripps PRSSA — Feb. 17, RECAPPED

By Gary BridgensScripps PRSSA’s week six meeting brought PR Newswire to Athens for a comprehensive look into what truly fuels the public relations industry. As usual, there were quite a few updates at the beginning of the meeting:Congratulations to our PRSSA President, Nicole Spears! She was voted the Scripps PRSSA Outstanding Graduate for 2014.Got Swabbed? … Continue reading PR Newswire to Scripps PRSSA — Feb. 17, RECAPPED

Surviving the Interview, 101

By Adrienne GossettWhether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time rookie, interviewing can be tricky. Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing exactly what to expect from an interviewer, but you can always prepare yourself for anything thrown your way.  I’ve been doing interviews for years and thought I’d share some tips and tricks I wish … Continue reading Surviving the Interview, 101

MARC USA visits Scripps PRSSA, Feb. 10 RECAPPED!

By Gary BridgensOn Monday, February 10, the Scripps PRSSA chapter held yet another famous Monday meeting. This meeting was particularly exciting, as Professor Davis’ capstone advertising class accompanied the usual members and were able to here from the talented professionals of MARC USA.Before the presentation began, there were quite a few updates that you definitely … Continue reading MARC USA visits Scripps PRSSA, Feb. 10 RECAPPED!

10 websites that’ll make you a better blogger

By Morgan BorerBefore the age of the Pinterest – a bottomless pit of fashion, food, craft, wedding, home décor and career inspiration -- where did college girls spend hours upon hours in hot pursuit of the perfect chevron canvas? Where did fashionistas go to find the ideal fur vest and plaid button-down combo? Who did … Continue reading 10 websites that’ll make you a better blogger

Mike Santoro from Walker Sands visits Scripps PRSSA, Feb. 4 RECAPPED

By Sarah RachulYesterday, every student at Ohio University let out a collective cheer when they checked their phones and saw a text saying campus was closed until 5 p.m.Every student, that is, except the members of Scripps PRSSA who had already experienced previous meeting cancellations due to snow. We watched our phones all day, hoping … Continue reading Mike Santoro from Walker Sands visits Scripps PRSSA, Feb. 4 RECAPPED

Don’t miss Mike Santoro at PRSSA tomorrow!

About Mike: As President of Walker Sands, Mike has applied his expertise to assist a wide variety of Chicago-area, national and international companies. With an unyielding passion for results, he leads Walker Sands team members in ensuring that we always go above and beyond client expectations. In his spare time, Mike blogs on integrated marketing tactics … Continue reading Don’t miss Mike Santoro at PRSSA tomorrow!

IT’S HUNTING SEASON!! for internships, that is.

By Jess Carnprobst The greatest, most stressful time of the year is here: internship hunting season. We are all desperate to find the perfect internship, along with all of the perfect materials when applying. I’ve done my fair share of stressing over finding the right internship and attempting to make myself look flawless on applications, … Continue reading IT’S HUNTING SEASON!! for internships, that is.

Start the New Year right with these Resolutions for 2014

By Kelsey Miller It’s that time of the year once again. “New year, new you.” How do you plan to spend 2014? Of course there’s the typical, “save more money” and, the most daunting, to “eat better and/or lose weight.” But, what about the thrifty people who don’t want to change their eating habits or … Continue reading Start the New Year right with these Resolutions for 2014

How involved is too involved?

By Allison Rumsas As Scripps students, it is in our nature to be as involved as possible. Thankfully, Ohio University has hundreds of organizations that are always looking for PR or advertising help, making the options endless for a strategic communications major. With these endless opportunities it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the never-ending meetings … Continue reading How involved is too involved?