PRSSA Podcasts

PR With The Pros: Ron Culp

Vice President of Member Services Alyson Hoffman interviews Ron Culp, instructor and professional in residence public relations and advertising for the graduate program at DePaul University. Culp discusses his agency and corporate experiences, his blog Culpwrit, his current role and advice for students as they explore the public relations field academically and professionally. 

Student Stories: A District Conference Conversation with Erin Lewis

PRSSA National publications sub-committee member Kimberly Hurd interviews Erin Lewis, vice president of events and fundraising. Erin talks about her role coordinating the 2021 Stories of the Sunshine State District Conference, how COVID-19 threw the event for a twist and gives advice to future conference coordinators. You won’t want to miss this Student Story brought to you by PRSSA Podcasts. 

PR With The Pros: Sean Greenwood

Vice President of Brand Engagement Cat Kalogeros interviews Sean Greenwood, Director of Public Relations and Communications at Ben & Jerry's. Sean discusses his role at the company, his incredible experiences such as working with Jimmy Fallon and the importance of social activism to the brand and its employees. You won’t want to miss this sweet episode brought to you by PRSSA Podcasts.

PR With The Pros: Jamie Frumusa

PRSSA National's Vice President of Professional Development, Kayla Holley, interviews Tipping Point Communication's Vice President of Client Strategy and Relations, Jamie Frumusa. The two talk about the importance of mentors, the value of APR certification, what Jamie looks for when hiring a new grad, and more! Tipping Point is an award winning Public Relations & Media Agency. Founded in 2005, they’ve delivered PR and Media services to a wide range of clients, specifically in the Hospitality and Education fields. They specialize in helping brands find their voice by creating authentic connections and memorable experiences that help build lasting relationships with clients and customers.

 

Resources referenced in the episode:

Certificate in Principles of Public Relations

Music: Frank Sinatra – Live at the Sands

Book: Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders - L. David Marquet

TV Series: Start-Up

PR With The Pros: Alexis Woody

Vice President of Brand Engagement Cat Kalogeros interviews Alexis Woody, CEO of Ren Public Relations. Ren Public Relations is a PR firm in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in marketing consulting, social media strategy, public relations, and influencer management. Alexis discusses the founding of Ren PR, her experiences in the field, and advice for students looking to excel in public relations and beyond.

Student Stories: A Year in Review

2020-2021 Vice President of Brand Engagement Zach Ferenchak is joined by 2020-2021 Vice President of Digital Communications Katy Belanger and 2021-2022 National President Rachel Meltzer to discuss a PRSSA year in review. The three talk about some of their personal highlights from the past year, share favorite memories, and offer advice for students as we welcome the start of a new PRSSA year.

PR With The Pros: Rebecca Ann Owen

In this episode of PR with the Pros, Vice President of Career Services Zane Landin interviews Rebecca Ann Owen, a recent graduate of Boston University who now works for BCW as an Account Coordinator in the firm’s Healthcare practice. Rebecca gives insights into how she landed her dream job out of college, what the role has been like so far and offers tips for students who are graduating this May.

PR With The Pros: Tamarra Thal

In this episode of PR with the Pros, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Haniya Shariff interviews Tamarra Thal, an external relations specialist at IBM. Thal discusses her experience as a Black woman in tech PR, her thoughts on how brands and organizations are celebrating Women’s History Month, and advice for students trying to navigate the industry. Thal also offers some of her favorite apps and more in a PR lightning round.

Student Stories: Highlighting the Black Student Experience

Vice President of Brand Engagement Zach Ferenchak interviews Kiki Hartmann, a senior at Southern Illinois University and Chapter President of SIU PRSSA. In this episode, Hartmann discusses her student journey, her thoughts on representation in public relations, and offers advice for fellow students on their career journeys. This episode is part of PRSSA’s celebration of Black History Month taking place throughout the month of February.

Student Stories: International Student Perspectives on PR

Vice President of Brand Engagement Zach Ferenchak interviews Yunjing Zhang in the second episode of Student Stories. Zhang is an international student originally from Xian, China who now studies public relations at Penn State University. She serves as the Diversity Chair for Penn State PRSSA and as a PRoud Council member for PRSSA National. In this episode, Zhang discusses her experience as an international student, her interests in public relations and PRSSA, and some pieces of advice for fellow international students interested in PR.