As a budding PR professional who is still in school, I have quickly learned some of the characteristics that set one person apart from the rest. In a profession where an outgoing personality is vital and connections give you an advantage, here are some top tips that I’ve found public relations and communications students can …
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The Challenge: When Florida cracked open its state constitution for a once-in-20-year review, The Florida Bar had reason for concern. An appointed commission had authority to place proposed amendments directly on the ballot. Potentially, those changes could threaten the independence of the judicial branch or disrupt the balance of power among the three branches of …
Jenna Box Sarkissian of Sachs Media Group has been announced as the gold winner in the prestigious Women World Awards® in the Female Professional of the Year category. The coveted annual Women World Awards program encompasses the world’s best in leadership, innovation, organizational performance, new products and services, and milestones from every major industry in …
Jenna Box Sarkissian Honored as Female Professional of the Year Read More »
As I’ve gotten older, the meaning of Father’s Day for me has continually evolved. With each passing celebration, I become more deeply aware of just how fortunate I have been. I learned how to be a father from a wise, loving dad. Because he owned a store, he worked almost all the time, but he …
Father’s Day: A time for the heart … and some numbers Read More »
Laws may have changed, and social acceptance may have changed (somewhat). But in the face of ongoing prejudice, it’s still a challenge for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, and queer (LGBTQ) community to come forward and speak. Well, I have a voice – and I want to be heard. Since I started dating, …
Pride Month invites LGBTQ people to speak up – so I am Read More »
Communicating effectively is a combination of art and science – well, maybe more art than science. Sometimes it’s important to communicate regularly at the various stages of an important issue. Other times, the best kind of communicating an association can do is to keep quiet. That last point – counterintuitive, but absolutely correct – was …
Panel Discussion: Talking Communications in Associations Read More »