with Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds
Last week, I was very lucky to have been invited to the CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Social Media Boot Camp to speak about Twitter for beginners. I loved the way the event was set up because it gave us the opportunity to Continue reading Twitter: it’s like real life
After a small break, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent are back. This week, we discuss the news – what is going on in the world and what can a young PR pro learn from the PR successes, disasters and controversies Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #28 – What is in the news?
This past weekend was the Canadian Thanksgiving, which left our hosts Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent with a turkey hangover. With some travelling here, family diners there, Kristine and Julia did not get the chance to record an episode this Continue reading Young PR Pros: Turkey hangover
The era of the passive audience that receives advertising messages is dead. Over. Gone. Social has become the norm. People speaking out about what they like and connecting with others who share those interests. That is why learning how to Continue reading Social Media and New Media Boot Camp with CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau
Image by: Paul Darrow for The Globe and Mail This week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent have a very special guest join them from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Paul Kent is the president and CEO of the Greater Halifax Partnership, board Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #27 – What makes a leader?
I found this video by the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) about the benefits of studying abroad. Dr. Sheila Embleton, a distinguished research professional, shares her top reasons why a student should study abroad. I find, as young professionals Continue reading Step out of your comfort zone – a lesson from @CBIE_BCEI
As you may have read already, Kristine was lucky enough to sit and chat with none other than Scott Stratten, also known as @unmarketing on Twitter. Scott’s motto is stop marketing and start engaging, and if you want people Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #26 – Let’s talk about being awesome
“We made the song because Bill 115 attacks teachers and students,” Khan said. “I wrote a verse and there are three other guys who rap on the song. People listen to songs more often. So we wanted to get their Continue reading Students use music and video to share their views on Bill 115
Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of attending Awesome Talks Ottawa hosted by ReSoMe and Suprpod at Shopify. The night opened with Doug Tetzner, Talent Scout at Shopify, who talked about hiring awesome people. I have always been a big Continue reading Awesome Talks with Awesome Scott Stratten
Last weekend, my fiancé and I, Mr. D (that’s right Gini, I have a Mr. D too!), celebrated one year of engagement. I thought I would bring back the post of our engagement story. We wrote our story down to Continue reading One year since the engaging story