Where Are They Now? (Part 2)

Over the years, we at Buchanan PR have had the opportunity to work with a number of talented college students and recent grads interested in exploring careers in public relations. These interns have gone on to do amazing things and have some pretty great tips for those looking to break into the field.  Our blog series, “Where Are They Now?,” highlights the career trajectories of former BPR interns – showcasing what they have accomplished since their time with us, their biggest takeaways from their experiences here and their advice for those just starting out.

Our second submission is from former intern Sydney Fenkell, who worked with us during the summer of 2011.  A University of Pennsylvania graduate, Sydney currently works at a public relations agency outside of Boston.

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The Best and Worst of 2012 through the Eyes of PR Practitioners

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This week we shared our firm’s holiday card, the theme of which is to “enjoy the holidays through the eyes of a child.”  Many years later, we find ourselves seeing the world through a different lens as Public Relations practitioners.  How stories are told, how they are perceived, and how people’s behavior changes as a result all factor into how we view the world today. 

Here are, from our perspective and areas of expertise, some of the best and worst PR moments of 2012:

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Continuing Education in PR: Options and Opinions

For many PR practitioners, there comes a time during the course of their careers when they begin to wonder, “Should I go back to school?”  Since PR is a relatively new academic discipline, only in recent years have multiple options for obtaining an advanced degree in the field become available.  Once a practitioner has decided to pursue continuing education, his or her first choice becomes which path to take.

Here at BPR, two of our staffers chose to pursue advanced degrees: one obtained an MS in Communications Management, and one earned an MBA.  What follows is an overview of their respective experiences that we hope can serve as a guide for practitioners currently pondering a return to the classroom.

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Where Are They Now?

Over the years, we at Buchanan PR have had the opportunity to work with a number of talented college students and recent grads interested in exploring careers in public relations. These interns have gone on to do amazing things and have some pretty great tips for those looking to break into the field.  Our new blog series, “Where Are They Now?,” will highlight the career trajectories of former BPR interns – showcasing what they have accomplished since their time with us, their biggest take-aways from their experiences here and their advice for those just starting out.

Our first submission is from former intern, Jeff Puklin, who worked with us during the fall of 2011.  A Muhlenberg College graduate, Jeff currently serves as New Media Producer at Connecticut College:

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