PR Hangover

Nepherterra Best joins us to share her invaluable experience within the PR industry. From starting out in journalism to owning her own PR firm (Pride Public Relations), Nepherterra Best has experience in media relations and being a self proclaimed story teller. She discusses recent trends, gives advice for young professionals, and tells us why writing is so important. In addition to talking with M...

Franco employees Megan Bonelli and Lauren Connor take us on an audio tour of their integrated communications agency. From their location, company culture, and previous clients, Franco is proven to be one of the leading agencies for communication. Megan and Lauren discuss Franco’s culture of innovation and teamwork, and they share their insights from working in an agency through all the hustle and...

Teagan discusses her first year post-grad. From a student at Grand Valley interning in the industry, she now joins us as an Account Associate working for Belle Communications. She discusses her daily work life, internship advice, and interviewing tips. Not only does she give advice for PR students, but she gives catered advice to those preparing for graduation. In addition to talking with Teagan,...

On this episode of PR Hangover, Anthony Yepez lets listeners in on his experience in social media marketing. He discusses his passion for social media, how he has seen it grow and cultivate meaning, and where he sees the future of it. Anthony is a top fan of TikTok and Twitter, and he shares why those platforms are different from the rest. In addition to talking about his experience in social medi...

We're back for 2021! PR Director and content writer for Pearl Lemon, Heather Wilkinson is a PR pro on the other side of the globe. She discusses everything about her job from her daily routine, SEO services, and the importance of writing skills. Heather lets listeners in on her personalized approach to PR and how incoming PR professionals can put their best foot forward in the industry. In additio...

This week’s guest, Avery Jones, walks us through her time at Grand Valley State University. Currently, she serves as an account executive for GVPRSSA’s student run PR firm GrandPR. Avery discusses her challenges and rewarding moments being an AE, PR tools that have helped cultivate her into a stronger PR pro, and advice for listeners. In addition to talking with Avery, GrandPR’s VP of Programming...

Our guest, Carlos Alfonso, shares his journey into advertising/PR, his average work day, and some of his favorite moments in his career so far. In addition to his experiences, Carlos shares advice for students, internship advice, and how to follow your own path in your own time. In addition to Carlos, GrandPR's VP of Operations, Kayla Brown, sits down with PR Hangover for "Meet the EBoard". In her...

Sean O'Leary, of Susan Davis International, joins us to discuss his path to the communications industry and what he's found valuable along the way. From crisis communications, journalism, and technology, Sean shares his insights and advice for students. In addition to Sean, GVPRSSA's VP of Programming, Sam Stoddard, sits down with PR Hangover for "Meet the EBoard". In her segment, she talks about...

Event planner and PR pro Kelsi Horn joins us to talk about how her business has changed during the pandemic. From activism, advice to young PR professionals, and her own podcast, Kelsi shares her insights with us. In addition to Kelsi, GrandPR's CEO Lindsay Corwin sits down with us to talk about the opportunities in GVSU's Ad/PR program and her favorite experiences so far.

Programmatic Strategist Jennifer Meyer joins us to talk all things about her work at Havas Media and life in Chicago! From staying creative to advice for students, Jennifer shares her insight on being a young professional and staying up to date with advertising trends. We also sit down with Hannah Grant, GrandPR's firm editor, to discuss her position.

Megan Bonelli of Franco joins us on PR Hangover to give all her tips and tricks to PR students. From getting involved in school to how to set yourself apart in an interview, listen to hear her insight and other agency-life related content.

To recap our journalist/PR panel last Thursday, I sat down with Marvis Herring to talk about connections, criticism, and being a young professional. Introducing our new segment, Meet the E-Board! Our first guest is Allison Canter, chapter president.

On this episode of PR Hangover, we sit down with graphic designer Corey Bricker. She talks a bit about working remotely, how to keep your creativity flowing, and design tips for communication.

In this episode of PR Hangover, journalist Bryce Huffman explains the relationship between journalists and PR pros: the good, the bad, and how to understand one another. Listen as he shares how the two professionals can connect and help each other and his own journey to reporting.

This week we introduce our new host (Emma Nelson) while sitting down with our previous host, Sarah Dudinetz. Listen to Sarah share her advice for both PR and non PR students, recount her favorite PRSSA memories, and tell her story of connecting with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

As part of our Contemporary Legends of PR series, I sat down with Dottie Barnes to discuss the life and work of James E. Lukaszewski. James specializes in crisis management, where he places a strong emphasis on changing management behavior. Dottie Barnes works as the Associate Director of News and as a public relations and journalism professor at Grand Valley State University.

Quarantine has been a difficult time full of adjustments for everyone, and students are no exception. Students Delaney MacKenzie, Lindsay Corwin, Allison Canter, and Samantha Brigham joined Dr. Adrienne Wallace and I to talk about how COVID-19 and quarantine are affecting the mental health of students.

In honor of Earth Day, I recently sat down virtually with Derek DeVries to continue our Contemporary Legends series and learn more about Marilyn Laurie. Laurie was the first woman to do PR for a fortune 50 company, and played an influential role in the creation of Earth Day. Derek is the Director of Digital and Social Strategy at Lambert and Co., and is the professional advisor to Grand Valley’s P...

This week, former PR Hangover host, Courtney Fogle, joined me for a virtual recording session. After graduating from Grand Valley State University last year, Courtney moved to Las Vegas and currently works for Ivory Star Productions in Public Relations and Marketing. Today, she "sat down" with me to talk about how young professionals can best communicate with their clients and superiors, and how t...

It's no secret that students at Grand Valley State University students are up to great things, especially in our Advertising and PR program! Recently, Devon Yousif was named a Most Promising Multicultural Student by the American Advertising Federation. Listen to hear about her experience in New York City!

Among a slew of other things, she’s been an intern, she’s hosted interns, and now she’s an internship coordinator for the Advertising and PR major at GVSU. This week’s episode is with GVSU PR Legend Adrienne Wallace, who walks me through the Dos and the Don'ts for internships for the intern AND the intern host.

This week, I sat down with GVSU graduate Brooke Rosier, who is currently working in global beauty marketing at Amway International. Listen to hear Brooke discuss her experience marketing to a global audience, why you should avoid those enticing $1 face masks, and why it's better to do a few things well than to do a lot of things poorly.

Following this year's Superbowl, I had the opportunity to sit down for a phone call with Scott Cowley, a Digital Marketing Professor and Researcher at Western Michigan University. With his knowledge of SEO, Scott walked me through Planters' "Baby Nut" campaign from pre-Superbowl teasers to their SEO catastrophe, and hits on other major highlights from the Superbowl.

CALLING ALL GVSU PRSSA MEMBERS! Considering an eboard position for the 2020-2021 school year, but not quite sure what role you want to apply for? You're in luck- give this podcast a listen the inside scoop on each GV PRSSA eboard role. 0:38- VP of Programming, Ella Rechner 5:45- VP of Philanthropy, Sarah Virkstis 12:56- Podcast host, Sarah Dudinetz 18:10- VP of Public Relations, Allison Canter 25:...

Former GV PRSSA member and recent graduate Morgan Shaffer shared her advice and insights for those who are about to go from ‘student’ to ‘adult’. Morgan works at LEAD Marketing Agency here in Grand Rapids, and you can check out her personal blog at seemorganwork.com