The good, the bad, and the ugly: Allyssa Murphy, GV PRSSA's VP of Chapter Development, and Courtney Fogle, GV PRSSA Podcast Director, share some of their favorite PR moments of 2018. Listen to hear a recap of some of the most well-known public relations campaigns and scandals from each month this year. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com
Dec 30, 2018•37 min
834's Senior Account Executive, Emily Potts, talks all things influencers in this episode of PR Hangover. Find out why so many brands are using influencers, how to choose the right influencer, and more. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!
Dec 24, 2018•19 min
Jill Hinton Wolfe, Founder of GO Scavenger Hunts, speaks about her experience with entrepreneurship. With her background in advertising and public relations, she is able to produce the analytics, creative, and brand image for her company. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com!
Dec 17, 2018•16 min
Adrienne Wallace contacted some members of GV PRSSA's e-board in hopes of having an open conversation about anxiety. As an advisor for Advertising & PR students at Grand Valley, students regularly come to her seeking advice for their anxiety. Listen to this episode if you want to learn some coping mechanisms and get anxiety-related advice from some members of GVSU's PRSSA chapter. Reach out to any of us on social media if you need someone to talk to. You are not alone. Crisis Text Line: Text...
Dec 02, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Amy Knape, Director of Development at WMCAT, discusses all things nonprofit PR in this episode of PR Hangover. She shares insights on donor relations, local competition, and communication techniques. Enjoy! To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com
Nov 19, 2018•21 min
Get the behind the scenes scoop on media relations in this episode of PR Hangover! Shandra Martinez and Beth Dornan have worked together for years, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship for their organizations. These ladies speak about how journalists and PR pros can get their jobs done properly with each other's help! Find the Show Notes for this episode at gvprssa.com.
Nov 05, 2018•19 min
Stephanie Kotschevar, Public Relations Manager at Experience Grand Rapids and Board Member of WMPRSA, shares some helpful tips for college students. She speaks about the importance of getting involved, finding a job you love, and building relationships with professionals. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!
Oct 30, 2018•20 min
Get the scoop about Sports PR at the university level! This episode of PR Hangover features Kasey Sullivan, the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Marketing and Branding at Grand Valley State University, and Aaron Sagraves, the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations and Communications at Cornerstone University. Though GVSU and CU differ in size, they use some of the same tactics for communicating with their various audiences. Listen to this episode to learn more about athlete re...
Oct 29, 2018•31 min
West Michigan PRSA's Amy LeFebre discusses how to develop meaningful relationships between PRSSA and PRSA chapters in this episode of PR Hangover. She shares insights on how both students and professionals can benefit from engaging with one another. To view the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com
Oct 24, 2018•23 min
The Frederik Meijer Summer Concert Series is an annual large scale event that sparks the attention of many West Michigan residents. In this episode of PR Hangover, Public Relations Manager John VanderHaagen speaks about the importance of planning ahead, safety precautions, and how to keep recurring events interesting. To view the Show Notes for this episode, head to gvprssa.com!
Oct 22, 2018•28 min
GVSU PRSSA Chapter President Trevor Bryan talks about his experience at the 2018 PRSSA National Conference in Austin, TX. Networking, neuroscience, and leadership are just a few of the topics discussed in this episode. Enjoy! To read the Show Notes for this episode, visit gvprssa.com/blog/
Oct 15, 2018•21 min
This fun episode of PR Hangover features Ryan Romana from Press Junkie PR, a music and entertainment public relations firm based in Austin, Texas. We discuss media relations, working with artists, record labels, and other industry topics. To read the Show Notes for our episodes, please visit gvprssa.com
Oct 08, 2018•31 min
In this episode of PR Hangover, Lindsey Rodarmer shares her insights on Healthcare PR. We discuss the impact of storytelling, collaboration, and what kind of content Lindsey & her team produce.
Sep 25, 2018•29 min
September is Ethics Month for PRSA! In this episode of PR Hangover, Dr. Tim Penning speaks about the importance of ethics in the PR profession, some real world unethical examples, and how PR can be used as a management tool and ethical conscience of an organization. To view the Show Notes for PR Hangover, head to gvprssa.com
Sep 18, 2018•18 min
This episode of PR Hangover features Francesca Jasinski, Communications Manager at Founders Brewery. We discuss Founders' communication techniques, social media, beer descriptions, and more. Enjoy!
Sep 10, 2018•22 min
2018-19 is going to be a great year for GVSU's PRSSA Chapter! This episode of PR Hangover features Chloe English, Morgan Shaffer, and Brooklyn Wilson. These e-board members discuss what you can look forward to with membership this year. Enjoy!
Aug 27, 2018•13 min
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.
Aug 06, 2018•35 min
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.
Jul 23, 2018•30 min
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.
Jul 09, 2018•27 min
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.
Jun 25, 2018•22 min
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 listening! To see our "Show Notes" from each episode, head to gvprssa.com/blog
Jun 11, 2018•24 min
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.
May 28, 2018•32 min
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.
May 14, 2018•21 min
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!
Apr 30, 2018•31 min
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 Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the school year and beyond!
Apr 16, 2018•24 min
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!
Apr 05, 2018•9 min
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 (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the school year and beyond!
Mar 26, 2018•37 min
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 school year and beyond!
Mar 12, 2018•30 min
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 future. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored f...
Feb 26, 2018•27 min
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!
Feb 12, 2018•19 min