Make New Friends, But Keep the Old: Building Valuable Media Relationships For public relations professionals, networking is a part of life. Being curious about the world, meeting new people and asking questions is like brushing our teeth: it just seems so obvious, right? Sometimes, it’s so second-nature that we forget if we actually did it … Continue reading
The Key Insights from the Newhouse Public Relations Benchmark Trip to New York City Each semester, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications takes a group of PR seniors to NYC to visit various agencies, thanks to the generous contribution of a benefactor. I had the privilege of meeting several established NYC public relations professionals who armed my … Continue reading
Networking 101: From a PR student & young professional seeking a career in public relations I’m new to the game of networking. I have, though, recently realized a few things that make networking easier and more effective. Be genuine. Making a good impression and building quality relationships starts with being yourself. The “Give and Take.” Networking shouldn’t … Continue reading
My Biggest Social Media Pet Peeve: The Anti-Social Twitter User My Unfollow button has been getting a lot of action lately, because I’ve noticed a new trend on Twitter. The worst offenders are usually CEOS and business professionals, but college students are guilty, too. While posting interesting and relevant links on Twitter (along with at … Continue reading