Archive for public-relations

A Day In The Life Of A PR Gal

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By GERARDINE PERALTA It’s been one busy year. The spring semester has come and gone, leaving me with incredible experiences and memories. Not only did I get to experience new things but also I learned new things about myself. I think that sometimes at one point in our lives we have to go through certain things to help us grow…

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Today: Public Relations Is A Bit Different

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By JENNIFER MOONEY Paul Simon once sang, “These are the days of miracle and wonder.” Bruce Springsteen just released his first studio album in years – dedicated to the plight of common working folk. President Obama’s re-election was filled with the lyrics penned by The Boss. We, the people, named you both our bosses, the working person’s senior managers. We…

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David Byrne Is A Smart Man

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By JENNIFER MOONEY Public Relations and Advertising orbit around and lock in on the words and images that resonate. The best of us are able to craft phrases that become part of the lexicon that become our life themes. We remember the best and the worst of it. “Have it your way” and “I can’t believe I ate the whole…

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Experience Mistakes: Oscar Wilde on Public Relations

By: Jennifer Mooney Oscar Wilde said, “Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.” Wilde’s goal was not to be a PR man. One could argue that Wilde existed before there was a profession. In fact, he was not a man with a plan, but with passion – for words, meaning and the classics. He lived large…

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