Public Relations

Want to get your story ideas picked up by the media?Come to “Pitch Perfect: The Do’s and Don’ts of Pitching to the Media” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in CIB 2055. You will hear from a panel of seasoned PR professionals and journalists who will share case studies and tips on how to target and reach the media to ensure you get the coverage you want.Afterward, there will be a networking mixer and reception to meet the panelists and connect with other PR professionals attending.The panelists include:- Howard Cohen, reporter [...]

By Kristen Sabina - In just one week, Homestead Miami Speedway is going to be in full gear for the Ford Championship Weekend. Over 50,000 fans flock every year to fill the stands and enjoy the exhilarating, ear popping, heart-pumping event. On Oct. 31, UM PREP students received VIP access to the Speedway and got a tour of the entire facility in preparation for next week’s event. Leading the tour was Kelly, a former PREP student, now Media Relations Manager for Homestead Miami Speedway. This training day consisted of a [...]

By Brenda Hernandez - As the sun set in Downtown Miami on Oct. 25, the JW Marriott Marquis lit up with the arrival of local public figures, Miami Children’s Health Foundation Board of Directors, and the children of the foundation for the annual Miami Children’s Health Foundation Hope Diamond Ball Affair.The event set to raise thousands by the end of the night and as the numbers tallied up, PREP students worked diligently with event managers and staff to make sure every moment was captured; making the event an unforgettable night [...]

By Alicia Charmaine - I’ve got to tweet this! Seated to my left was the Executive Vice President of Media Strategies at Edelman, to my right was the Manager of Strategic Communications at the British Embassy and directly in front of me was Amy Robach, news anchor of Good Morning America and observer of happy tears as a result of having just delivered quite the evocative speech. I had doubts aplenty at the prospect of attending the 2014 PRSSA national conference. What will I get out of it? Is it [...]

UM PRSSA got the ball rolling in its human hamster ball event in the Grass Field Thursday afternoon.A sunny Florida day turned out to be perfect to enjoy 360 degrees of fun. People stopped by to roll around the green and race with their friends. For many, it was their first time and something they were wishing to do for a long time. Marianna Giunchi, an engineering student, said that this was definitely something she was checking off her bucket list. Students refreshed themselves with Core Power, Coca Cola’s workout [...]

“The Cotton Candy Connect” kicked off UM PRSSA’s fall membership drive in the School of Communication Courtyard Tuesday night.Nearly 40 students participated in the meeting networking activity. As they got to know each other personally and professionally, they were treated to freshly whipped up cotton candy.The fall membership drive continues through Oct. 1. Dues have been decreased this year to $50, with members asked to kick in 10 hours of volunteer time at events and fundraisers.“The Hamster Ball,” PRSSA’s next event, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2, on the campus [...]

Wish you were here? We do, too! You are invited to attend UM PRSSA’s first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the School of Communication Courtyard at 7:30 p.m to learn about the club and the exciting things happening this semester. It will also be a networking event so that you can connect with fellow members! The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a national network of college students interested in public relations and communications. Students benefit from a variety of programming, which enhances their personal and professional [...]