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PRSSA Kent
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Visit our blog

Social media tools are invaluable in the future of public relations. PRSSA Kent is stepping up its Web communications with a new blog. Visit the blog to learn about upcoming events, trends in public relations and other pertinent information. Feel free to leave a comment and discuss your opinions.

Become a PRSSA member

Do you want to become an official member of PRSSA? Dues are $50, and checks can be made to PRSSA Kent. See VP of Membership Brittany Wasko for more information.

PRSSA Students create College: RockIt! campaign

Learn about the College: RockIt! campaign by visiting the blog.

College: RockIt! Monday Rap Winner

 

2009 PRKent Bateman team receives honorable mention

Five Bateman team members wearing Kent State shirts

The PRKent Bateman team received an honorable mention in the 2009 Bateman competition.

The team, composed of PRSSA members Samantha Donegan, Amanda Hayes, Rebecca Odell, Shantae Rollins and Jenn Yokley, placed in the top 18 out of 77 entries.

 

PRKent wins statewide competition

Seven PRKent students implemented a campaign to motivate Ohio residents to become registered organ and tissue donors. The students won the statewide Do It Now College Competition, and Kent State's PRSSA chapter received $5,000. For the complete story, including links to digital You Tube clips used in the campaign, click here.

Meetings & Events

General meetings are held every other Wednesday at
7:30 p.m. in 213 Franklin Hall unless otherwise noted. Darrow meetings are mandatory for all officers, but members and visitors are always welcome.

1/20 Allison Peltz, Marcus Thomas LLC: Blogger Relations

2/10 Kavita M. Sherman and Jamie Jackson, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): Impact of Effective Communication in Business

2/24 Officer Information Meeting

3/3 Communications Connection: Networking event with Ad Club. Details to come.

3/10 Officer elections

3/24 Etiquette Dinner

4/14 Todd Mesek, Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Strategic Planning and Branding

4/16 YouToo Social Media Conference

4/30 Campaigns Presentations

5/7 Spring Banquet

Come see why public relations is for you!

Communications Connection: Networking event with Ad Club. Details to come.

PRSSA Kent on Flickr

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