I got a lot out of the “Big Ideas on a Small Budget” presentation that was given by students from University of Delaware. The presentation was all about how these students put on the maximum amount of beneficial professional events without breaking...

The Show Don’t Tell: Benefits of Creating a Win-Win for local Businesses was my first session Friday. Three students Clayton Durant, Joesph Milanes, and Jamie Warner presented the session. They are part of Roger Williams University’s PRSSA chapter....

Scott Mirkin gave the event planning presentation on Saturday. Mirkin is a producer at Philadelphia based Production Company, ESM Productions. Scott took us through the conceptualizing, planning, and execution of an event. He showed us very impressive...

The similarities between being a rock star and a public speaker are astounding. Rock and roll and public speaking really do have the same backbone, they’re brothers from some weird different mothers. Hear me out, this Sunday I attended Dr. Joseph...

The panel discussion with Warner Brothers entertainment and TV Guide writer was really interesting. The TV Guide writer, Damian Holbrook, was fascinating. Holbrook was charming and charismatic enough to have his own show. Jeff Tobler and Tammy Golihew...

When Dr. Jabro gave us the itinerary for the PRSSA National Conference our first day of class, I immediately circled the F.A.M.E. PR session. I have been looking into the industry of music and entertainment Public Relations for a while and couldn't...

One of the biggest concepts that I’ve had trouble implementing in our Social Media and PR class this semester was the idea of personal branding, and I’m sure I’m not alone. Personal branding can be dizzying when professionals tell you how crucial...

Wow, what an amazing first day at PRSSA! The energy and enthusiasm my fellow PR students have for the profession and their fellow practitioners is absolutely contagious. The first session I attended was the kickoff keynote address by Mary Henige. Henige...