Episodes
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Chapter Best Practices with Pacesetter Award Winners
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Oakley Weddle, PRSSA national vice president of chapter development, interviews three winners of the Pacesetter Award that recognizes a Chapter's success in the areas of membership, national participation and Chapter development. The three guests from Marist University, Kennesaw University and Ohio State University share their tips and strategies of developing their chapters and keeping their Members engaged.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
PR with the Pros - Dr. Maria Elles Scott
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Maria Elles Scott, PR professional and educator is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Dr. Scott shares her career journey and insights of working in sports and entertainment PR, as well as advice for students hoping to pursue careers in those industries.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
PR with the Pros - Paula Phelan
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Paula Phelan, COO at Intelligent Relations, an innovative AI-enhanced PR company, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Phelan shares her insight about new technologies, the use of AI and its impact on the future of the PR field.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The ICON Experience: Why It Matters and How To Make It Happen
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Oakley Weddle, the 2023–2024 vice president of Chapter development and 2023 ICON Conference coordinator, talks about ICON with Milagros Orcoyen, the 2023–2024 vice president of events and fundraising. They discuss the Conference agenda, personal insights and tips. Milagros also shares best fundraising practices and examples to help Chapters get their students to ICON!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Student Stories: Organizing a District Conference
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Milagros Orcoyen, 2023-2024 vice president of events and fundraising interviews two committee members from the PR eLevated District Conference team: Sarah Thaman from DePaul University and Ksymena Pawlowicz from Columbia College Chicago. They share their experience with co-hosting a district conference and everything that goes into it. If you're considering hosting a PRSSA District Conference, tune in for some insights and first-hand tips!
Monday Jul 03, 2023
PR with the Pros: George Huff
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
George Huff, CEO of Opal, an innovative MarTech platform, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Huff shares his story of bringing Opal to life, his keys to success and some advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
If you'd like to give Opal a try, its team created a unique link to access the free trial: opal.show/prssa
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
PR with the Pros: Mallory Blair
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Mallory Blair, CEO of Small Girls PR, shares with 2022-2023 PRSSA vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele about the public relations firm she co-founded in college. As she talks about what it took to start a firm, work culture, successful campaigns, and more, Mallory shares great advice and insights for aspiring PR professionals.
Monday May 08, 2023
PR with the Pros: Donna LaVoie
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Donna LaVoie, founder and CEO of a leading biotech and life science PR agency in Boston called LaVoieHealthScience, tells 2022-2023 PRSSA vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele about her company and tips for students entering the public relations industry.
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
PR with the Pro’s: Dr Caroline Heldman
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Caroline Heldman, executive director at The Representation Project, chats with 2022-2023 vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele. Dr. Heldman discusses some of her favorite campaigns, how to successfully include representation in media, tips for public speaking, and more.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Student Stories: Oakley Weddle
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
PRSSA member Oakley Weddle and Nicole Steele — PRSSA 2022-2023 vice president of brand engagement — discuss Oakley's story, how to launch a PR firm while in college, ways to use one's PR skills to make an impact, and more. This podcast is also part of a giveaway, so be sure to use our Instagram story template to share one takeaway from this podcast by March 8, 2023 for a chance to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards.