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

Scripps PRSSA welcomes new Professional Adviser, Zach Wright!

By Marisa Dockum Scripps PRSSA is pleased to gain an eighth professional Adviser, Zach Wright. Zach is a Social Media Strategist at Razorfish in Chicago, Illinois. He has already played an vital role in the successes we have accomplished this year. Zach served as a panelist during our first ever PR Career Week and he … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA welcomes new Professional Adviser, Zach Wright!

Why every PR student should study abroad

By Erin Golden The benefits of studying abroad as a college student can be described just like the places you can go: unlimited. At the risk of sounding like every other student who's had the privilege of traveling, stepping out of my comfort zone and living in a foreign country for a semester changed how … Continue reading Why every PR student should study abroad

Scripps PRSSA 9/30/2013, RECAPPED!

By Emily BarberWhat a busy evening for PRSSA’ers! Once again, the seats of Scripps 111 were filled with people – notebooks open, laptops ready, eager to learn.However, what’s a meeting without a few announcements? If you’re interested in being on the Dave Rave Halloween PR team, don’t forget to sign up. Dues-paying members must have … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA 9/30/2013, RECAPPED!

Get ready for the first PRSSA meeting of the school year!

The first Scripps PRSSA meeting of the 2013-2014 school year will take place tomorrow, September 9. In accordance with tradition, Aaron Brown of Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations will be the keynote speaker for this kickoff meeting. A career agency professional with a deep passion for his clients' and the agency's success, Aaron plays a leadership role … Continue reading Get ready for the first PRSSA meeting of the school year!

Scripps PRSSA, the crazy family you’d be even crazier not to join

By Allison JordanWe all have different reasons for attending Ohio University, but this one fact is what brings us together as one. Simply put, all Bobcats leave a little piece of their heart in Athens. Period.It’s now easy to see how every experience and challenge I faced, throughout my time at OU, has prepared me … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA, the crazy family you’d be even crazier not to join

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4

It's the end of week four of our Scripps Summer Challenge and we PRSSA-ers are still going strong! This week's challenge was to grab coffee with a PR professional to network and "pick their brain" for wisdom. Although intimidating, this challenge presented a great opportunity to hang out with a PR pro on a more intimate … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4

#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 2

By: Nicole E. Spears The Scripps Summer Challenge program was introduced to help Scripps PRSSA members keep in touch, as well as in tune with their PR skills, over the long summer months. Were you bored this week, Scripps PRSSA? We had an amazing group contribute to this week's Scripps Summer Challenge, so I'm going … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 2

Meet the 2012-2013 VP of Finance

Name: Danielle Szabo                                                                                      Year: Senior!PRSSA Position: VP of Finance Hometown: Lakewood, OHMajor: Journalism – Strategic Communications, Business Management MinorWhy you wanted to be on the executive board: The VP of Finance position will allow me to utilize my business minor skills while still being involved with PR, also great leadership experience.How PRSSA has helped you: … Continue reading Meet the 2012-2013 VP of Finance

Meet the 2012-2013 ImPRessions VP of Operations

Meet the 2012-2013 ImPRessions VP of Operations  Name: Sienna Tomko    Year: Senior  PRSSA Position: ImPRessions VP of Operations  Hometown: Independence, OH (Cleveland) Major: Journalism (PR), Business Administration minor  Why you wanted to be on the executive board: I was appointed by ImPRessions CEO Heather Bartman and was excited to take on this position. I … Continue reading Meet the 2012-2013 ImPRessions VP of Operations