http://taylor.prblogs.org PR from a student's point of view Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:21:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hmmm..... Very interesting.  I look back at my blogs (school work) and am interested in my own work.  The main thought going through my mind is why I haven't continued.  The blogs were clearly designated as homework and class assignments, but at least I took it seriously and actually wrote ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2010/04/20/a-new-beginning/ Social media is a must with public relations. This is coming apparent to me every day. I use many social media sites. At first it was just for fun because I could keep in contact with friends that I didn’t go to school with. It seemed easier to keep in ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/11/17/social-media-and-pr/ I read an article on PRweekus.com about a website that features videos tours of college campuses. The website was launched by CollegeClickTV.com on Nov. 3, 2008. The website includes about 200 colleges. The company has conducted an outreach campaign targeting parents and students. Enricho Communications has teamed up with ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/11/10/thoughts-on-college-video-tours/ I read an article titled “PR Pros Predict ’08 Election” on PRWeek’s website.  The article consisted of many comments or blogs about who the public thinks will win the ’08 presidential election.  The comments and blogs are of course from a public relations point of view.              Not to any ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/11/03/pr-in-the-election/ The Florida Prepaid College Board will soon begin its public relations campaign for its annual enrollment period and its up-coming Birthday Bash. The Board will be working with The Zimmerman Agency in hopes of having a successful campaign. The Board wants to encourage families to start or continue saving ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/10/27/florida-prepaid-college-board-begins-its-pr-campaign/ I think it is making more sense now than it ever has.  School assignments are sometimes difficult, but I am seeing the importance of them.  I am taking a very full load this semester.  At first I did not know what I was going to do with all my classes.  ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/10/20/what-to-do/ Public Relations seems very difficult to manage pertaining to higher education schools and institutions.  There are many events that can occur at any given moment.  I haven’t really thought of how major the role of public relations is in colleges and universities.  There are several aspects of higher education institutions ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/10/13/thoughts-on-pr-in-schools/ Because of the election getting closer and closer, I have been thinking a lot about it from a public relations perspective.  Public relations plays a major role in the presidential campaigns.  I started thinking about how much it is a part of it, and I have come to the conclusion ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/10/06/pr-with-the-presidential-campaigns/ I recently attended a small seminar for internships.  It was very informal, but informational.  It was a good way that students in a few different majors including communication, public relations and radio, television and films, could come together and hear about internships.  Helpful tips and pointers were given to us.  ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/09/29/internship-possibilities/             I am still thinking about how broad and vague the field of public relations is.  I am getting closer to graduation, and I still have questions about my own major.  I don’t think that is a good thing.  It is kind of scary in a way.             I love my ... http://taylor.prblogs.org/2008/09/22/what-is-a-pr-career/