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Recently, I experienced a huge career shift, both professionally and geographically. After spending a decade working in public affairs in Washington, D.C., I moved west to San Diego, landing at Nuffer, Smith, Tucker, an established and innovative public relations firm…

The White House recently invited several TikTok influencers with a combined following of more than 67 million to Washington D.C. in an effort to encourage young voters to turn out to the polls ahead of the election on November 8th….

When people ask about your company, you may jump to share details on a big campaign you launched, media coverage secured, or an epic website redesign. But let’s not overlook who, made all of those big successes possible – the…

Public relations students hear time and time again about the importance of internships. Like any industry, internships play an important role in the PR world. Not only do they provide you with hands-on experience, but they also create opportunities to…

I’m an extrovert, which means people (especially in business) often assume I’m a terrible listener. In the corporate world, extroverts can be viewed as blunt, assertive, action-oriented and self-centered. These traits can cause coworkers to perceive extroverts as inauthentic, especially…

As a business, hosting your own podcast can grow your relevancy by increasing exposure and strengthening relationships with your existing and target audiences. A podcast can also help differentiate you from competitors, increase brand loyalty, and provide additional content that…

“Thank you.” How often do you say those two words? To some people, saying ‘thank you’ comes as second nature, but often, this small gesture can be forgotten when you’re in a rush, stressed or have too much on your…

Public relations is a high-stakes and high-demand industry. This means public relations professionals can end up burnt out and overworked if they don’t manage their workload and work-life balance properly. Keep in mind that PR professionals are also real people,…

According to LinkedIn, the platform’s mission is simple: connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. And while it’s undoubtedly known that LinkedIn is the chosen social media network for professional use, are people actually using it…

Professional development often falls to the wayside in our busy schedules but should be continuously top of mind. Knowledge is power in the ever-changing world we live in. As public relations professionals, we are asked to help our clients find…

In 2022, we are overwhelmed by data. In many cases, organizations can become crippled by a slew of data and a lack of insight into what the data means and how they can use it. While using data points to…

Look out Millennials, there are new cool kids in town! Generation Z – those born between 1995 and 2010 – now account for one third of the global population and represent $143 billion in spending power. With strong population representation…