PR Hangover

When entering the workforce, company culture should be at the top of your priority list. In this episode of PR Hangover, Brooke Rosier talks about her journey to working in-house and how she knew she'd be able to thrive in a corporate environment. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com

GrandPR is turning 10! Enjoy this mini podcast series featuring alumni of GV PRSSA's nationally affiliated student-run firm. Episode 4 features Bri Olson, a 2018 graduate from GVSU's Advertising & Public Relations program. Bri focuses her podcast episode on how GrandPR and PRSSA shaped her into the young professional we know and love. An open-house celebration will be held at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrate...

When asked what it's like doing public relations in Las Vegas, she says "It's the best!" Alissa Kelly from PR Plus, a boutique PR agency, focuses her time on entertainment-based clients. Alissa shares insights from her work with some favorite clients - Carlos Santana and the Hard Rock Cafe, Top Golf, Terry Fator, Imagine Dragons - to name a few. Want to learn about getting your clients press? Comm...

GrandPR is turning 10! Enjoy this mini podcast series featuring alumni of GV PRSSA's nationally affiliated student-run firm. Episode 3 features Kristina Green, a 2012 graduate, and Elle O'Hara, a 2016 graduate, from GVSU's Advertising & Public Relations program. Kristina and Elle talk about their experience in PRSSA, GrandPR, and networking. Their best advice is to get involved. Their experience l...

GrandPR is turning 10! Enjoy this mini podcast series featuring alumni of GV PRSSA's nationally affiliated student-run firm. Episode 2 features Jaclyn Ermoyan, a 2017 graduate from GVSU's Advertising & Public Relations program. Jaclyn shares memories from her experience in GrandPR and PRSSA and also gives advice to her younger self - applicable to current students. An open-house celebration will b...

This episode of PR Hangover features Kayden Grinwis, Digital Director at 8THIRTYFOUR and Board Member at GR Pride, and Thomas Pierce, Executive Director at GR Pride. As members of the LGBTQ community, Kayden and Thomas share their perspectives on diversity and inclusion in the media, building relationships with journalists, and how to be an ally. To learn more about the Grand Rapids Pride Center,...

GrandPR is turning 10! Enjoy this mini podcast series featuring alumni of GV PRSSA's nationally affiliated student-run firm. Episode 1 features GrandPR's current Faculty Advisor, Adrienne Wallace, speaking about what GrandPR is, how it's organized, and why it's made such an impact on GVSU's Advertising & Public Relations program. An open-house celebration will be held at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Com...

Ashley René Lee, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, speaks about the oh-so important need for diversity in the field of PR, but also in all aspects of business AND life. Listen to this episode to understand why it's necessary to diversify your network and bring inclusive practices into your business. To read the "Show Notes" from this episode...

Two public relations professionals ventured out on their own and started their own PR firms - now they're sharing their insights about what it's like to be their own boss. Amanda St. Pierre from Saint PR and Adam Russo from COM616 talk building a client-base, professional development, and the highs and lows while starting your own firm. To hear more about Saint PR, visit https://www.saintpr.com To...

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Allyssa Murphy, GV PRSSA's VP of Chapter Development, and Courtney Fogle, GV PRSSA Podcast Director, share some of their favorite PR moments of 2018. Listen to hear a recap of some of the most well-known public relations campaigns and scandals from each month this year. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com

834's Senior Account Executive, Emily Potts, talks all things influencers in this episode of PR Hangover. Find out why so many brands are using influencers, how to choose the right influencer, and more. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!

Jill Hinton Wolfe, Founder of GO Scavenger Hunts, speaks about her experience with entrepreneurship. With her background in advertising and public relations, she is able to produce the analytics, creative, and brand image for her company. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com!

Adrienne Wallace contacted some members of GV PRSSA's e-board in hopes of having an open conversation about anxiety. As an advisor for Advertising & PR students at Grand Valley, students regularly come to her seeking advice for their anxiety. Listen to this episode if you want to learn some coping mechanisms and get anxiety-related advice from some members of GVSU's PRSSA chapter. Reach out to any...

Amy Knape, Director of Development at WMCAT, discusses all things nonprofit PR in this episode of PR Hangover. She shares insights on donor relations, local competition, and communication techniques. Enjoy! To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com

Get the behind the scenes scoop on media relations in this episode of PR Hangover! Shandra Martinez and Beth Dornan have worked together for years, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship for their organizations. These ladies speak about how journalists and PR pros can get their jobs done properly with each other's help! Find the Show Notes for this episode at gvprssa.com.

Stephanie Kotschevar, Public Relations Manager at Experience Grand Rapids and Board Member of WMPRSA, shares some helpful tips for college students. She speaks about the importance of getting involved, finding a job you love, and building relationships with professionals. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!

Get the scoop about Sports PR at the university level! This episode of PR Hangover features Kasey Sullivan, the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Marketing and Branding at Grand Valley State University, and Aaron Sagraves, the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations and Communications at Cornerstone University. Though GVSU and CU differ in size, they use some of the same tactics f...

West Michigan PRSA's Amy LeFebre discusses how to develop meaningful relationships between PRSSA and PRSA chapters in this episode of PR Hangover. She shares insights on how both students and professionals can benefit from engaging with one another. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com

The Frederik Meijer Summer Concert Series is an annual large scale event that sparks the attention of many West Michigan residents. In this episode of PR Hangover, Public Relations Manager John VanderHaagen speaks about the importance of planning ahead, safety precautions, and how to keep recurring events interesting. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!

GVSU PRSSA Chapter President Trevor Bryan talks about his experience at the 2018 PRSSA National Conference in Austin, TX. Networking, neuroscience, and leadership are just a few of the topics discussed in this episode. Enjoy! To read the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com/blog/

This fun episode of PR Hangover features Ryan Romana from Press Junkie PR, a music and entertainment public relations firm based in Austin, Texas. We discuss media relations, working with artists, record labels, and other industry topics. To read the Show Notes for our episodes, please visit gvprssa.com

In this episode of PR Hangover, Lindsey Rodarmer shares her insights on Healthcare PR. We discuss the impact of storytelling, collaboration, and what kind of content Lindsey & her team produce.

September is Ethics Month for PRSA! In this episode of PR Hangover, Dr. Tim Penning speaks about the importance of ethics in the PR profession, some real world unethical examples, and how PR can be used as a management tool and ethical conscience of an organization. To view the Show Notes for PR Hangover, head to gvprssa.com

This episode of PR Hangover features Francesca Jasinski, Communications Manager at Founders Brewery. We discuss Founders' communication techniques, social media, beer descriptions, and more. Enjoy!

2018-19 is going to be a great year for GVSU's PRSSA Chapter! This episode of PR Hangover features Chloe English, Morgan Shaffer, and Brooklyn Wilson. These e-board members discuss what you can look forward to with membership this year. Enjoy!