Young PR Pros: Episode #47 – Julia goes back to Carleton University

Back in November 2012, Julia Kent went back to her alma matter to talk with young journalism students looking to transition in to public relations. This week, she went back to share more of her infinite wisdom. Julia was joined Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #47 – Julia goes back to Carleton University

Young PR Pros to Dine & Discuss with PR Professionals

Young PR Pros has been invited to the CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Dine & Discuss: A taste of Conversations 2013 dinner on March 20 to interview the great minds of communications here in our nation’s capital. The night of delicious food and Continue reading Young PR Pros to Dine & Discuss with PR Professionals

Young PR Prros: Episode #46 – Financial planning for the young PR pro

This week, hosts Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent talk about an important subject for young professionals in general who have just landed their first job and are now accumulating a salary. This episode is all about finances for the young Continue reading Young PR Prros: Episode #46 – Financial planning for the young PR pro

Young PR Pros: Advise for students from a panel of experts

Hey listeners! Instead of a recorded show this week, we thought we would switch it up. Our host, Kristine Simpson, attended a student event hosted by IABC Ottawa where three panelists discussed tips for what to do after graduation. The Continue reading Young PR Pros: Advise for students from a panel of experts

Young PR Pros: Episode #45 – Three books that taught us PR lessons

This week, our hosts Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent are joined by William Johnson. We profiled Will in our Who to Follow series last month. Will is a communications, event management and student affairs professional at Carleton University in Ottawa. Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #45 – Three books that taught us PR lessons

Young PR Pros: Episode #44 – Who to Follow with Sherrilynne Starkie

Another week for the Young PR Pros podcast and another profile of a great PR professional to follow on our Who to Follow series. This week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent shine the spot light on Sherrilynne Starkie. Sherrilynne is Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #44 – Who to Follow with Sherrilynne Starkie

Young PR Pros: Episode #43 – Facebook identity theft

Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent switch gears this week to talk about Facebook identity theft. Gini Dietrich posted on her popular blog SpinSucks.com a story about her friend that experienced Facebook photo theft. It is quite simple. Someone steals a Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #43 – Facebook identity theft

Young PR Pros: Remember how to be Awesome!

Hey young PR pros! Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent are having an off week. It is just one of those weeks where we can’t seem to sink up for a long enough time period to record another wonderful episode of Continue reading Young PR Pros: Remember how to be Awesome!

Top 10 Most Read Books in the World

Happy Friday everyone! What a crazy few weeks it has been. First it was -40, then the sky opened and dumbed tons of snow, and now it is raining and my snowman is all melted. I wish it was spring Continue reading Top 10 Most Read Books in the World

Young PR Pros: Episode #42 – A special show for the young at heart

Week after week, Kristine Simpson and Julia Kent share their tips and advice to build and advance your career for the young and young at heart PR pros. This episode is especially for our young at heart listeners. We intertviewed Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #42 – A special show for the young at heart