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 all we have stored for the summer and beyond!
Jan 29, 2018•34 min
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 Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!
Jan 15, 2018•19 min
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 Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!
Jan 03, 2018•29 min
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!
Dec 20, 2017•21 min
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 using physical media. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all ...
Dec 04, 2017•24 min
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 how to focus more on that. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up wit...
Nov 20, 2017•25 min
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. Check out the article they were featured in: http://www.adweek.com/agencies/lgbtq-employees-at-grey-...
Nov 06, 2017•27 min
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!
Oct 23, 2017•34 min
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. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for t...
Oct 09, 2017•24 min
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 (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all we have stored for the summer and beyond!
Sep 27, 2017•21 min
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. Laurel and Christina also give tips on how to stick out from everyone else at these events and discuss...
Sep 13, 2017•20 min
In our first podcast of the school year we talk to Abbie Patenaude, the Vice President of Programming for Grand Valley's PRSSA chapter. She gives us some info about all of the topics that we are going to cover at PRSSA meetings this year and what speakers she is looking forward to hearing from. In addition, she also talks about how to reach out to professionals and how important planning in advance is while creating events. Our first PRSSA meeting happens Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8pm. Ma...
Aug 30, 2017•21 min
For today's podcast we talk to Jennae Bedgood, the Vice President of Professional Development for GVPRSSA, and an Account Executive at GrandPR. We discuss event planning in PR and how it felt for her to be on the customer side of that while planning her wedding. Jennae also gives some advice on school coming up and how to get involved in the things you are interested in. 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!
Aug 16, 2017•24 min
On this week's episode of PR Hangover we talk to Trevor Bryan, the Vice President of Chapter Development of GVSU PRSSA and Executive Director at GrandPR. We talk about how to reach out to professionals in the field and how he stays motivated and hard working throughout everything that he does. Make sure to listen in to get to know one of the many members of PRSSA and GRandPR that is always willing and happy to help. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook to keep up with all...
Aug 02, 2017•27 min
On this episode of PR Hangover we talk to Alex Ignatius, a senior associate at Ogilvy Public Relations. We explore the differences in Chinese consumers and American consumers. We also talk about dealing with crises internationally and the difficulties/benefits of working for an international 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!
Jul 19, 2017•24 min
In todays podcast Hunter talks to Jonathan Forma, senior analytics and insight director for GTB. They discuss the challenges and benefits that he has come across while working with analytics in China. They also talk about him being a Michigan native and his decision to work internationally. 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!
Jul 05, 2017•24 min
On today's podcast, Hunter sits down with Tiffany Caoxu, who works in digital marketing for AIG (American International Group). We discuss how she reaches potential customers digitally in China, and how it may differ from the US. We also get to talk about Tiffany's time studying abroad in the United States, and some differences that she noticed while going to school here. Hear about all of this and more on this episode of PR Hangover. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Facebook ...
Jun 14, 2017•28 min
As public relations truly is a product of its environment, so is this podcast. Our host spent a few weeks in China and was able to interview four amazing professionals while he was over there. To kick off our four-part China series we have Logan Clements, the entrepreneur behind Logan Strategy Group. We talk about the misconceptions businesses have about China, difficulties of starting a new business in a foreign country, and much more. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRSSA)and Faceboo...
May 31, 2017•23 min
As we dive headfirst into summer and the start of a new school year, we are all experiencing some changes. One of these changes is that we have to sadly say goodbye to our wonderful host and creator, Kelly Darcy (@kaydarcc) as she moves into the professional world. On this episode, our new host Hunter Burin (@hunterburin) chats with Kelly about the benefits and difficulties of starting this podcast, as well as how it feels to be a graduating student. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@GV_PRS...
May 17, 2017•28 min
Joining us this week is Mitch Jump (@MitchJump) creator and owner of Empure (@EMPURE_US) Find out all about what it's like being a young entrepreneur as well as a student and involved in extracurricular activities
May 03, 2017•22 min
Want to know how to dive into the PR world of Detroit, Michigan? Check out the advice and knowledge that Katelyn DeWall, previous PRSSA member, has to give everyone graduating this weekend and all other students!
Apr 26, 2017•29 min
How well do you know A/PR Professor Michael DeMeyer? Find out some lesser known facts and background about him and listen for some awesome advice for students and graduating seniors Don't let the A/PR faculty scare you, they're Advertising and Public Relations Pros that want to help students grow, learn, and succeed.
Apr 19, 2017•27 min
Find out all about how to get into the Chicago PR scene from two awesome alumni Elle O'Hara and Lauren McCutcheon (@LaurMcCutcheon) as they share the do's and don't's of networking, getting a job in a new city, and more! Connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more information!
Apr 12, 2017•26 min
This weekend, April 7-9, is the PR in GR Generation Grand Regional conference hosted by GVPRSSA (us) and Ferris PRSSA! As a sponsor for this conference, companies and brands get an episode on our podcast and our last sponsor podcast is Mike Houston from Lambert Edwards and Associates (LE&A) from Grand Rapids, Michigan. LE&A will be hosing a networking event Friday evening, they're a great sponsor and love giving back to our community and for that we thank them!
Apr 05, 2017•21 min
Wrapping up our March Month of Women with this passing of the torch episode between our current and future CEOs Jaclyn Ermoyan @jaclynermoyan and Sabrina Antcliff @brinaa100 If you want to know more about our student-run Public Relations firm Grand PR be sure to check them out on Facebook and Twitter @grandpr
Mar 29, 2017•20 min
Beth Dornan is a powerhouse of a woman- she's a professional working at Amway during the day and at night she teaches PR classes at Grand Valley State University. She has a lot of knowledge and insights to bring not only the students, but as a new faculty members, she can bring some fresh ideas to the program. She (as a representative of Amway) is also a sponsor for our Regional Conference- @GrandRC17- being held here in Grand Rapids, Michigan Take a listen and feel free to tweet her @BethDornan...
Mar 15, 2017•23 min
Happy Women's Month! We have had our elections for next academic school year and our current president, @AshleyMamula is passing the torch to our president elect, @Brii_Olson, and we are so excited to see this unfold! Also a huge congrats to all of our new e-board for the upcoming year, we hope the transition is easy breezy for you all!
Mar 01, 2017•18 min
Find out all about what the PRSSA Bateman Competition is all about and what our team is up to! Learn all about the client and go make a pledge yourself at changedirection-westmi.org
Feb 22, 2017•15 min
PR differs all around the world and no one knows that better than Kara Alaimo! Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations at Hofstra University, she's written a book called Pitch, Tweet, or Engage On The Street; How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communications. Tune in until the end to receive a special coupon code to get her book 20% off with free shipping
Feb 15, 2017•18 min
Joining us this week is the every knowledgable and inspiring Dino Baskovic (@ProfessorDino) bringing loads of knowledge and advice, as well as some insights into the evolution and growth of our A/PR program here at Grand Valley State University. Join us for a riveting conversation and let us know what some of your take aways were @GV_PRSSA
Feb 08, 2017•23 min
