with Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds
First off, Young PR Pros wants to wish all our young PR pro listeners good luck with their first day of school or first day of work. For some, however, September can be a difficult time trying to find Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #23 – The benefits of a staffing firm
As a PR and communications professional, I got very excited when QR codes came out. I thought to myself, “ooooh, another exciting tool I can use to connect with my audience” – because that is what I find exciting these Continue reading The Problem with QR codes
Beautiful moon landing reconstrcuted shot, from Mashable Earlier this week, on August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, passed away. It was July 20, 1969, when Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. Continue reading A memory of the world that stood still – in front of a TV [man walk’s on the moon]
This week we answer a listener’s questions about the big leap from student to professional on social media. Our listener writes in: How do you transition from a student on social media to a professional on social media? Kristine Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #22 – How to make the leap from student to professional on social media
When I think of 2002, I think of the beginning of a new millenium, when every company around the world celebrated a new millenium with new branding, new buildings/offices, and most importanly new websites. Connecting with your customers online was Continue reading The Internet a decade later
I recently started watching The Kennedys mini-TV series. The story of JFK is a story of bravery and controversy with a sad ending. A story still talked about, and debated heavily today. As you know, and as I have stated Continue reading A blast from the past: JFK’s Inaugural Address
This week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent debut a new series called “Who to Follow” where they showcase someone on Twitter that is follow worthy for young PR professionals. Our first star is Jacqueline Gallagher, a senior recruitment consultant Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #21 – Who to follow with @recruiterjax
This week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent explore the importance of asking questions at a variety of steps in a young PR professional’s career life: networking, interviewing and accepting your first job. Networking is where it is all begins. Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #20 – Asking Questions
I came across this infographic about how the Olympics have become social in 2012. Athletes debut a direct interaction with their fans online. But, may I point out, that athletes have been doing this since 2008, as shown in the Continue reading The social Olympics is not new
Well, it is official, Kristine Simpson has been overuled in the handshake debate in episode 8. The results are back in from our Facebook question asking “Do you judge people on their handshake?” The verdict: 3/4 of people said yes. Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #19 – Handshakes and PR ethics