Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Dec. 17, 2012. Hannah Kuelbs is the president of the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. 1. Tell us a bit about your public relations experience so far. I was introduced to public relations when I joined Augustana PRSSA my sophomore…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on June 19, 2012. David Kostik, APR, received the Donald G. Padilla Distinguished Practitioner Award at this year’s Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards. He also is the president of Kostik Associates, Inc. 1. What role has PRSA had in your career? It is probably difficult for most PRSA members today…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on May 16, 2012. In his first trip to Minnesota, Steve Barrett, editor-in-chief of PRWeek, learned that his perceptions of our state were quite different from the reality. “I saw ‘Fargo’ and I know that Prince lived here,” Barrett told a group of approximately 60…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on April 23, 2012. Samantha Schommer serves as the vice president of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Meet this up-and-comer! 1. Tell us a bit about your public relations experience so far. I’ve always been passionate about writing,…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on April 5, 2012. This post of “Journey to My Job” highlights Jenna Bennett, senior associate at Carmichael Lynch Spong. Bennett has worked at the firm since August 2011. 1. Tell me about your career path so far, and how you found each…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on March 13, 2012. This post of “Journey to My Job” features Jim Accurso, Media and External Relations Manager for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Accurso started his position in January. 1. Tell me about your career path so far, and how you…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Oct. 31, 2011. Lynn Casey is the chair and chief executive officer of Padilla Speer Beardsley. She took a few moments with Minnesota Public Relations Blog to share her thoughts on public relations. 1. What are the highlights of your public relations career? I’ve…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on Sept. 7, 2011. Dave Mona is the chairman of the Minneapolis office of Weber Shandwick, which has its roots in the one-person shop he started in 1981. Mona also is the co-host of “Sports Huddle with Sid & Dave” on WCCO Radio. 1. …
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on July 26, 2011. This post of “Journey to My Job” features Renee Rosenow, who started at Fleishman-Hillard as an assistant account executive in March. 1. You recently returned to Fleishman-Hillard after working there as an intern. What kind of new responsibilities do you have in…
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Minnesota Public Relations Blog on April 28, 2011. Doug Spong, the president of Carmichael Lynch, received the Donald G. Padilla Distinguished Practitioner Award at this year’s Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards. He also is the founder and president of Carmichael Lynch Spong, a four-time winner of “PR Agency of the Year” by…