Only a few months out of college and into my first “real” job in public relations, I can already say that I’ve been involved in a major PR project from start to finish. With all due respect to my incredible communications professors at Villanova, it wasn’t until being thrown into the fire here at Buchanan … Keep reading
The other night, I found myself recalling a vivid childhood memory of going to the circus. What really stuck out was not the show itself, but rather an event that followed. As the curtains began to close and the crowd prepared to leave, a young boy sitting next to me started to cry for more. … Keep reading
Media List (mēdēə/ + list/) Practical definition: A contact list of journalists and reporters (normally specific to a certain pitch or release) Real-Life Definition: The task assigned to what I’m willing to wager is 100% of public relations interns Here are four ways I can compare my time as an intern at Buchanan Public Relations … Keep reading
One of the biggest headlines of the past week was that the U.S. Women’s World Cup team won 5-2 over Japan, marking its third Women’s World Cup title. Anyone who watched the game was inevitably swept up by the excitement and adrenaline. The American women handily defeated the Japanese in an impressive display of athleticism, … Keep reading
It’s been an exciting week at Buchanan Public Relations – we’ve moved into our new office in Bryn Mawr. Actually, today is our first day in the new space. So as we’re all busy unpacking and getting settled in, it seemed appropriate to focus this blog post on office feng shui. We all know the … Keep reading
There’s one challenge that all public relations practitioners face at some point: stress. It’s not surprising that being a PR executive was listed as the sixth most stressful job by Forbes in 2014. With its demanding deadlines, long hours and need to manage expectations of multiple clients, stress is something that naturally comes along with … Keep reading
I just came back from vacation – my first in five years to be exact (don’t ask, it’s a long story involving companies closing and new jobs). It was truly one of the best vacations I’ve ever taken, and it wasn’t just because it’s been so long – it was because I was completely focused … Keep reading
I know, I know. I sensed the proverbial eye roll as soon as the word “millennial” was mentioned. Entitled, inexperienced, obsessed with selfies − millennials seem to be branded with this negative stigma. But, there are many young adults in the professional world working hard to advance their careers and make better lives for themselves. … Keep reading
I got eight hours of sleep last night. And I have Arianna Huffington to thank for it. Two nights ago, our entire team attended a World Affairs Council of Philadelphia event at which Arianna Huffington was the featured speaker. A political icon turned publisher – she’s co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Huffington Post … Keep reading