Young PR Pros: Episode 105 – Communications Moments and Trends in the Federal Election

This episode was recorded a week before federal election day in Canada. In this episode we talk about PR moments that caught our attention during the longest campaign period in Canadian history. Here is a recap of a few trends Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode 105 – Communications Moments and Trends in the Federal Election

Young PR Pros: Episode #104 – Networking tips for the young professional

In this episode, hosts Kristine D’Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds talk about tips and advice for networking. Our hosts answer common questions like how do you approach a group of people you don’t know? Are business cards really necessary? Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #104 – Networking tips for the young professional

Young PR Pros: Episode #103 – The Importance of Real-World Projects in School

So much good news comes with today’s podcast. First, host Kristine D’Arbelles records her first episode with her new baby. He was a good little boy and napped (almost) the entire time of the episode. Second, after almost three years, Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #103 – The Importance of Real-World Projects in School

Young PR Pros: Episode #102 – And We are Back, with Tips for Entrepreneurs

Young PR Pros is back from its long break. Where were we you might ask? Kristine D’Arbelles, founder and co-host of Young PR Pros, has been off having an amazing adventure. The adventure of motherhood. Kristine gave birth to a Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #102 – And We are Back, with Tips for Entrepreneurs

Young PR Pros: Episode #101 – The Best PR and Communications Campaigns

This week, our hosts Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent welcome on the show for the second episode in the row – Ross Simmonds. Ross is a communications and marketing strategist and entrepreneur. You might know him as @theCoolestCool on Twitter. Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #101 – The Best PR and Communications Campaigns

From Journalism to PR: Episode #3 – What is in a PR title?

Young PR Pros host, Julia Kent, is a popular girl on the University of Carleton campus. For the fourth year in a row she has been invited to speak as part of a three-person panel at the School of Journalism Continue reading From Journalism to PR: Episode #3 – What is in a PR title?

Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 3 – Communication Agencies with MediaStyle

This episode sponsored by the University of Ottawa Public Relations Association (uOPRA) features Ian Capstick of MediaStyle alongside uOPRA President Sharon Cheung and Young PR Pros host Kristine Simpson. Releasing our third episode of our 4-episode podcast, Take uOPRA to Continue reading Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 3 – Communication Agencies with MediaStyle

Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 2 – Lifestyle and Entertainment with Ottawa Fashion Week

What does it take to succeed in the PR Fashion Industry? Since joining the Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW) team in 2011, Operations Manager Payton Kennedy has seen many changes in the PR Coordinator role. One thing remains true: the position Continue reading Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 2 – Lifestyle and Entertainment with Ottawa Fashion Week

Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 1 – Technology with MediaMiser

As the summer comes to a close and a new semester begins, students start gearing up for the back to school rush and prepare for a successful year of studies. For the month of September, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent, Continue reading Take uOPRA to Work Day: Episode 1 – Technology with MediaMiser

Young PR Pros: Episode #65 – Tips for Public Speaking

This week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent talk about Gini Dietrich’s blog post about Six Tips for Better Public Speaking. Julia starts with her pet peeve: death by PowerPoint. Julia stresses the importance of less text and more images on Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #65 – Tips for Public Speaking