You know the feeling: the blank page, the blinking cursor, the faint pressure building behind your eyes. You have an idea, a really good one, you think, but the words in your head are a jumbled mess. You start to type, delete and rephrase. The sentence that comes out is clunky, formal and sounds absolutely … Continue reading Speaking out loud to write: how our inner voice can be our outer voice
Tag: Public Relations
Recent Grad Panel, 10/20/25
This week, we were visited by three alumni who are especially near and dear to our current chapter’s hearts: Isabel Mattern, Anna Hinkle and Tiana Silverio. All three alumni graduated last May and were our chapter’s previous President, Executive Vice President and Vice President of Finance, respectively. All three of these alumni directly impacted the … Continue reading Recent Grad Panel, 10/20/25
Sara Defibaugh, The Toubes Agency
This week, we were visited by J-School alumna Sara Defibaugh. Sara not only earned her bachelor’s degrees in Journalism-Strategic Communications and Creative Writing through Ohio University, but also her master’s degree in Organizational Communications. Sara is now a Marketing Account Executive at the Toubes Agency after a journey working in many different fields of communications. … Continue reading Sara Defibaugh, The Toubes Agency
Kayla Bennett, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
For our first (officially) fall meeting, recent graduate Kayla Bennett (‘23) came to speak with us. Kayla majored in Journalism News and Information, and minored in Political Science. While not an alumnus of our PRSSA chapter, Kayla was involved in the Ohio University Society of Professional Journalists (OUSPJ), Thread Magazine, The Post and a few … Continue reading Kayla Bennett, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
“How to Rock Working Remotely” by Olivia Christiansen
In the face of COVID-19, people all across the world are finding themselves working from home. Personally, I have been doing my internship remotely for about two months. It did not take long for me to find out what made working at home easier. Here are a few tips: Create a Routine. Creating a routine … Continue reading “How to Rock Working Remotely” by Olivia Christiansen
Golin CEO Fred Cook’s Career Advice: Improvise More, Worry Less
By: Allison Zullo Scripps PRSSA gathered on Monday, Dec. 1 for its usual weekly meeting. However, this week’s meeting was anything but usual. Why? Because Fred Cook, CEO of Golin, one of the top public relations firms in the world, was visiting Ohio University to speak to PRSSA and other Ohio University students about his … Continue reading Golin CEO Fred Cook’s Career Advice: Improvise More, Worry Less
Fish, Non-Profit PR, and D.C.: November 10th meeting recap
By Allison Zullo This week’s meeting was the last for the semester. It’s crazy how fast time flies! Announcements Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is this Monday, Nov. 17 at Ben Clos’ apartment, 317 Palmer Place. Contact Megan Newton if you still want to bring a side dish or help cook. Also, bring a holiday outfit! … Continue reading Fish, Non-Profit PR, and D.C.: November 10th meeting recap
How to rebrand according to Taylor Swift
By Elise Mills Curly hair and cowboy boots to a blonde bob and red lipstick, heart breaker Taylor Swift has completely rebranded herself from Country girl to pop superstar. The change wasn’t sudden though; she claims her closest fans should have seen it coming. The question is how did she do it and what can … Continue reading How to rebrand according to Taylor Swift
‘Chopped’ and PR: where the TV show and the PR industry collide
By Devon Pine Chopped is everything that is right about TV nowadays. It’s a show that has all the right elements: a witty host, high stakes, cutthroat competition and (most importantly) food. One day, I hope to win it (my best shot is probably the amateur series). As much as this show teaches me about … Continue reading ‘Chopped’ and PR: where the TV show and the PR industry collide
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