PR Hangover

This episode features Ashley Bovin from BlackTruck Media & Marketing. We talk about SEO, PPC, and Content Strategy. Ashley also gives some advice for grads in the workforce. Enjoy! To view the "Show Notes" and other blogs, head to GVSU's PRSSA website.

This episode features Adam Rice, Design Director at Blue Flame Thinking. We talk about maintaining a brand image, how art and words work together, and more! Adam also shares knowledge for young designers entering the workforce. Enjoy! To view the blogs and show notes for GVSU's PRSSA chapter, visit our website.

This episode of PR Hangover features Sabrina Antcliff, CEO of GVSU's Student Run PR firm, GrandPR. We discuss what the firm does, the experience staff gain, special events, and more! Visit GVSU's PRSSA website for our Show Notes & Public Relations blogs.

This episode features Veni's Sweet Shop's General Manager, Linda Skwarkan. Linda discusses how Public Relations tactics, such as social media, have increased sales and helped her to promote new products in her local chocolate shop. Enjoy! Visit GVSU's PRSSA website for our Show Notes & Public Relations blogs.

This episode of PR Hangover features Lacey Peters, owner of Wellness WoRx, a health and fitness business in Niles, Michigan. Lacey and her team coach multiple fitness classes a week and encourage their clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Lacey discusses her love for both fitness and people, which she's utilized over the years to brand herself and her business. Thanks for list...

This episode of PR Hangover features Jeff Gaunt from Lambert, Edwards & Associates! We discuss crisis communications, particularly Starbucks' response to their recent discrimination issue. Enjoy! Visit GVSU's PRSSA website for our Show Notes & Public Relations blogs.

In celebration of Mother's Day, this episode of PR Hangover features host Courtney Fogle's Aunt Jacque, Mom, and Grandmother as they discuss the importance of branding as it to connects with motherhood. Enjoy! Visit GVSU's PRSSA website for our Show Notes & Public Relations blogs.

This episode of PR Hangover features Hunter Burin, who has completed his year as Podcast Director for GVSU's PRSSA chapter. Hunter has the chance to talk about who he is and what his interests are with the new host, Courtney Fogle. Enjoy! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!

Listen in to hear a conversation between Grand Valley PRSSA's 2017-2018 president, Bri Olson, and it's upcoming president, Trevor Bryan. Trevor asks questions on how to lead the chapter into the future, and Bri talks about what she hopes for him to achieve in the upcoming year. Listen in to get a sneak peak on what GV PRSSA may look like in the 2018-2019 school year! Don't forget to follow us on T...

On this special episode of the PR Hangover, we talk about the "first lady of public relations," Betsy Plank. All of the e-board members of Grand Valley's PRSSA chapter talk about what Betsy means to them, and how she inspires them throughout their careers. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the school year and beyond!

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Dave Nitkiewicz the Specialty Markets Sales Manager at Experience Grand Rapids. He discusses how he got into the tourism industry after majoring in PR and how that helped give him an edge in his career. Make sure to listen to hear a mini history lesson on Gerald R. Ford and how to properly pronounce Dave's last name! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (...

On this episode of the podcast, Grand Valley Professor and Advertising Professional Frank Blossom gives advice to a student who is about to graduate. Listen to get tips on what to do before you graduate and how to land that first job. Professor Blossom gives some amazing advice, don't miss out! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the...

On this episode of the podcast, we have Tim Penning, a professor and the coordinator of the Advertising and Public Relations Program at Grand Valley State University. Penning discusses the background of the program here at GVSU and the thought process behind some of the classes that are offered to students. He also discusses how he has seen the program grow and where he wants it to be in the futur...

On this special Valentines Day episode of the podcast, we ask Grand Valley students and faculty what they love in Public Relations. We got a lot of great answers and were happy to hear what people really enjoyed about their future or current occupation! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!

On this episode of the PR Hangover podcast, we talk to Julie Lankes of BoxBoom Creative. Julie discusses the importance of branding while working with different companies. She also gives advice on how to get your brand be remembered by the public and how to avoid the pitfalls that many fall into while creating a brand. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with al...

On today's episode on the podcast we talk with Grand Valley students Evan Clark and Delaney MacKenzie about the alumni committee that they are a part of. They discuss the importance of staying involved after you graduate and some of the difficulties that come while planning an event with invites being sent out to specific groups of people. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebo...

We had a lot of fun talking to recent GVSU graduates Victoria Walenga and Kyra O'Dell about the good and bad in the past year of PR and ad. We discuss the crises that stuck out to us and the companies that we feel did well this year in the field. In addition to this, we hold the first ever Hangover Awards. Listen to find out who won what! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Faceboo...

In this episode of PR Hangover, we have Kim Bode of 834 Integrated Communications talk to us about the holiday season. She discusses how to go along with celebrating Thanksgiving and how to make everyone feel involved during the season, even those who aren't celebrating. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!

On today's episode of PR Hangover we have Dino Bascovic, freelancer and Grand Valley State University Advertising and Public Relations professor. Dino teaches the class Technology in Advertising and Public Relations and discusses how he keeps up with all of the tech in the industry. He also talks about what has currently piqued his interest in the industry and how it is still important to keep usi...

On today's episode of PR Hangover we talk to Erin Stehlik, the social media manager of Grand Valley's PRSSA chapter, about the Challenge for Emerging Leaders conference that she just recently attended. She discusses the importance of going to conferences like this and what she learned while in attendance. Erin also talks about the importance of diversity in the workplace and gives a few tips on ho...

On this special episode of the podcast, Aaron Robert hosts the first ever Hangover Takeover. Aaron takes over to interview Jake Cochran and Andrew Pattee, two employees at Grey who were recently featured in Adweek for National Coming Out Day. Andrew and Jake give Aaron and other LGBTQ students advice on going into the professional world and talk about their experiences as gay men in the industry....

On today's episode of PR Hangover, we talk to three employees of Next Creative Co, a design agency based out of Holland, MI. Tune in to hear about how Next started, their advice on many topics in the industry, and what is next for the company. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!

On this week's episode of PR Hangover we talk to Michael Martin, an Assignment Editor at West Michigan's Fox 17. Michael gives many tips on how to properly reach out to news sources. He also weighs in on what he does and doesn't like to see when being contacted, and how the media is constantly shifting. Tune in to hear some interesting media relations stories from the journalist's point of view. D...

In today's episode we talk to Bri Olson, the Chapter President of GVPRSSA about the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America meeting that she attended. WMPRSA is a community of Public Relations professionals that meets every month. Bri talks about some of the things that she learned from the meeting and what she can take into her own PRSSA chapter. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@G...

In todays episode, we talk to Christina Oberly and Laurel Budrick who are both taking over member services for this years GVSU PRSSA chapter about Campus Life Night. During this event, hundreds of clubs and companies set up tables in a Grand Valley parking lot in hopes of getting students to join up with them. We talk about how important events like these are for companies and groups to attend. La...