Improving your press releases, one beer at a time

Flight of beer or press releases?

Press releases, also known as news releases, can be viewed as just another task on a to-do list, but in reality, it’s extremely beneficial to reporters, the company, as well as a public relations specialist or team, so understanding the “why” and “how-to” behind a press release is critical for …

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Communication alumni excel post SIU

SIU Saluki alumni statue.

When you hear someone talk about communications, they may say something along the lines of “Everyone has to communicate” or “It works in any field”. So, what does that look like exactly, and what all can I actually do after I graduate? It’s easy to talk the talk, but can …

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PR plays vital role in non-profit operations

PR is vital in areas like fundraising.

We are living in unprecedented times as a result of the global pandemic and the political polarization within our country. Public relations continues to be as important as it’s ever been in presenting a coherent message that gives people a sense of order and confidence. For non-profit organizations, the messaging …

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PR podcasts worth a listen

Podcasting for entertainment and education.

Good public relations podcasts should be inclusive and inspiring. Another good quality a podcast should have is the ability to show the audience how to learn and grow in PR as well as keeping them up to date with new trends. There are many demands and there are also experiences …

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Make your resume stand out

Make that resume stand out.

Your resume is your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential employer, so it is important to make your resume stand out from others. When writing your resume, you should look for keywords in job postings, make your resume clear and brief, provide the most important information first, and …

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Kiki displays the “Hart” of a Saluki as president of PRSSA

Kiki Hartmann promoting the Communication Studies department.

Diligent, creative, sociable and communicative: everything you would want from a leader. That and more is what Southern Illinois University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has found in their president, Kiara “Kiki” Hartmann. Hartmann grew up in Elgin, Illinois, with a love for math and …

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Advice for PR professionals working remotely

Working remotely even from the beach.

Adapting to our new normal has been challenging in unique ways for every profession since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. PR professionals have had to approach it a unique way because of some of the challenges that come with working public relations remotely. Josh Houston is currently a senior …

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Carbondale PR Officer Roni LeForge talks crisis PR

Roni LeForge

For the September 16 PRSSA meeting members welcomed Roni LeForge, Public Relations Officer for Carbondale, Illinois. LeForge addressed her unique experience of being fairly new to the job right when COVID-19 hit. She’s proven a quick learner when it comes to crisis PR. LeForge also answered various student questions concerning …

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