Young PR Pros: Episode #92 – A Young PR Pros’ Success

In this week’s episode hosts Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about how a listener of the show went from podcast listener to career star. We tell you Sharon Cheung‘s story. Some of you might recognize Sharon’s name. This is Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #92 – A Young PR Pros’ Success

Young PR Pros: Episode #91 – Changing the Definition of Spin Doctor, is it Possible?

This week, Young PR Pros welcomes new listeners from the FIR podcast network. For our regular listeners you don’t need to change anything, you will still continue to receive new weekly episodes through iTunes or Stitcher. For those who don’t Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #91 – Changing the Definition of Spin Doctor, is it Possible?

Young PR Pros: Episode #90 – Back to School Tips from the Hosts

With the first week of back to school almost complete, Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent share a few back-to-school tips and advice for the young PR pros. You can read about all the tips in detail in this morning’s blog Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #90 – Back to School Tips from the Hosts

Young PR Pros: Episode #89 – An Encore presentation of Hard Skills that Matter

This week, our hosts Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent are on vacation. We thank our listeners for their patience and understanding while they take some time to relax, rejuvenate and spend time with family. So while they soak up the sun, please Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #89 – An Encore presentation of Hard Skills that Matter

Young PR Pros: Episode #88 – Self-Promotion, Teamwork and Feedback: Perfect mix for a prosperous career

When was the last time you reminded your boss about a good project you ran? When was the last time you asked for constructive criticism on your writing? How often do you talk up your teammates and colleagues? This week, Kristine Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #88 – Self-Promotion, Teamwork and Feedback: Perfect mix for a prosperous career

Young PR Pros: Episode #87 – CSR and its importance in the Communications Industry

This week, Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent talk about corporate social responsibility or CSR. For those who are new to this term, CSR is the voluntary activities undertaken by a company to operate in an economic, social and environmentally sustainable Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #87 – CSR and its importance in the Communications Industry

Young PR Pros: Episode #86 – What does customer service and PR have in common?

Customer service shouldn’t be a foreign word to public relations and commuications professionals. Although we might not always be face to face with our organization’s customers, their happiness often decides the fate of your communications department and organization. This week, Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #86 – What does customer service and PR have in common?

Young PR Pros: Episode #85 – How to Navigate Your PR Career with CPRS

A couple of weeks ago, Kristine D’Arbelles was invite to moderate a panel of young and senior professionals at the CPRS Navigate Your PR Career. The evening was split into two panels: Job search strategies: Best practices from senior PR professionals Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #85 – How to Navigate Your PR Career with CPRS

Young PR Pros: Episode #84 – How to Have a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck

This week, Kristine D’Arbelles and Julia Kent share their experiences of good and bad meetings. Public relations and communications is a people industry, so get used to a lot of meetings in your careers. In this episode we concentrate on Continue reading Young PR Pros: Episode #84 – How to Have a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck

Young PR Pros Takes Home IABC Ottawa Excel Award

Ottawa-based podcast Young PR Pros and the University of Ottawa’s Public Relations Association (uOPRA) were presented with an IABC Ottawa Excel Award of Merit for their podcast series – entitled Take uOPRA to Work Day – that showcases different PR Continue reading Young PR Pros Takes Home IABC Ottawa Excel Award