Pr Hangover

On this episode of PR Hangover, we are joined by Kelsey Berkompas, a Senior Public Relations Specialist with Priority Health, and a seasoned PR Pro. She has a proven track record of expertise and real-world impact with her work. Today, we dove into her experience in PR, consumer engagement, and stakeholder-centered messaging. To learn more about what it means to create 'Healthy Headlines,' take a listen. You don't want to miss this episode! Connect with Kelsey! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-berkompas/ Check out some of the programs mentioned in this episode! https://www.priorityhealth.com/ https://www.priorityhealth.com/about-us/priority-pups

Join us for an interview with Kendall Sedestrom as we dive into the transition from academics to agency life! Kendall is a Public Relations Associate at Lambert by LLYC, and she has shared everything PR students need to know about agency life, and what the transition can look like. Connect with Kendall! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-sedestrom-43922b230/

Join us for another episode with John Palmer, an accredited PR professional with more than 20 years of experience leading strategic communications across corporate, non-profit, and public sectors. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into health communications, and as John would say, learn how to 'keep your fingers on the pulse' when working in the health PR industry! Want to learn more? Check out John's LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-palmer-apr-9777885/

Join us as we chat with Steph Porter as she dives into her experience in the world of PR. From Harley-Davidson to SpartanNash, to the Founder of ink&iron, she has a unique perspective on tackling the fast-paced world of PR. Steph shares her experience throughout her career and offers advice on changing career moves, managing high-stakes in your career, and what it means to be a storyteller in PR. Give it a listen! To connect with Steph Porter, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephporter/

Check out how to effectively utilize sports promotions to uplift the image of baseball! Sit down with Bill Waliewski, Assistant General Manager of the Windy City ThunderBolts as we discuss the best practices of sports promotions and sponsorships!

Sit down with Hannah Flynn as we discuss the ins and outs of communication management while working as a Communications Coordinator for ASM Global in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Managing Social Media & It's Audiences (w/ Sarah Dudinetz) by GVSU PRSSA

Join us as we sit down with Dwight Bowman II as he gives us the ins and outs of DEI initiatives in the workforce. Along with his extensive knowledge on these initiatives, Dwight also dives into finding your 'why' and fitting in to the right company.

Join us as we talk with freelance writer Adam Knorr! Adam is a freelance writer based out of Grand Rapids and works with growing company and personal profiles online all while growing his own profile to 6,000+ followers. As we discuss the powers that what your write have, we take a deep dive into how they can influence the profile.

Sit down with us as we chat with Damaryan Benton as he chats about his experience working and advocating for gen z in the workforce. Working at Edelman and PR Habitat, Damaryan has had a lot of experience with different tactics when it comes to recruitment, interviewing, and more. To learn more about Damaryan, visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damaryanbenton/

Sit down with Dominic Asam to say his formal goodbye to PR Hangover. Talking about his experience as the Podcast Director for PRSSA, and his nerves and excitements for his new role, Dominic explains how influential PRSSA has been for him.

In this episode, Shanika discusses the essentials of becoming a good writer. From the planning stage to the writing process, Shanika provides her own insights into the writing process, and how we as writers can maximize our writing skills to create strong pieces of writing. Shanika P. Carter, Principal Consultant of The Write Flow & Vibe, LLC, is a freelance writer, author, and adjunct communications instructor. Through The Write Flow & Vibe, Shanika primarily provides writing, editing, and content development services to a variety of clientele, including fellow authors, but she also provides career consulting, workshops, and résumé assistance to individuals, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and companies. In her spare time, Shanika loves to travel and shop, and she loves music and movies (especially horror movies!). A native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, Shanika is a graduate of both Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University, and proudly professes her affiliations with

Maddie Odle is an account manager at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications. Before joining the 8THIRTYFOUR team, she had spent nearly a decade in the news industry. In this episode, Listen to Maddie’s story about transitioning from news, to the 8THIRTYFOUR team. As well as, how she uses her experience from the news industry in the PR space. Maddie also gives her advice on how PR professionals and reporters can connect, and build successful relationships. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-odle-934a58188/ Twitter/X: @madelineodleTV https://8thirtyfour.com/

In this episode, learn about the education sector, as Allison and Hannah discuss creating healthy relationships, and their journies into the education sector. Learn if you would be interested in higher education marketing and PR and a what the typical day of Allison and Hannah looks like. Allison Lanier, Director of Client Engagement at GMB: Allison uses her passion for people to create positive, effective, and rewarding client onboarding experiences for GMB’s marketing services. Her ultimate focus is to help higher ed clients reach their enrollment goals. She also acts as the Vice Chair of Marketing for the HighEdWeb Association and sits on the School of Business Advisory Board for her alma mater, University of South Carolina Aiken. Hannah Pier-Herendeen, Marketing and Communications As a content writer and storyteller, Hannah enjoys creating engaging, educational, and authentic content about real difference-makers in education. Hannah works with teams across the organization to provide comprehensive mar

She’s back! And ready to discuss the basics of the modern young professional, Remote Work, and Interning! Join us as Amberly takes us through the highs and lows of her work day at home talking about how she disconnects from her job, and her journey to Fischtank. Amberly is a young professional currently living in Madison, WI. She’s an alumna of GVSU and a familiar face to GVPRSSA, serving as its VP of Chapter Development her junior year and President her senior year. After graduating in 2023, she quickly began working as an Account Executive at FischTank PR living and loving all things media relations. Connect w/ Amberly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberly-dzimira/

Are you interested in writing on issues that you are passionate about? Kari Porter writes about issues she is passionate about, regarding Women’s Health and issues affecting the LGBTQ+. Join us for this episode, and learn about activism in communications, and why representation matters so much! Kari Porter is an Associate Director of Communications Strategist at Scout, a creative communications agency working with purpose-driven brands. In this role, she works with startups and challenger brands in human and planetary health, travel, CPG, and more, leading communications and media relations strategies. Kari is an expert communicator and strategist with success launching companies, positioning startup founders as thought leaders, and placing features in outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Cosmopolitan. Before Scout Lab, she worked at a full-service agency in Kansas City with B2B clients in agriculture, animal health, and manufacturing. Kari is a published writer on top

Welcome back, Emma Nelson! As our past chapter president and podcast director, Emma delivers some PR insights into her position at 8ThirtyFour. She reflects on her time as a student and shares some secrets for those transitioning into the workforce. Additionally, Emma provides some valuable life lessons to keep in mind. Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-nelsonnn/ Happy Hour Hustle: https://8thirtyfour.com/content-library/podcast/ Follow GVPRSSA: Website: https://gvprssa.com/ Instagram: @gv_prssa Facebook: @GVPRSSA Twitter: @GV_PRSSA

In this episode, we hear from Jason, a thriving entrepreneur in the advertising industry. He talks about his background, career journey, and what led him into the industry. Jason also provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in advertising or business. Also discussed was Jason's dedication to sustainability and why it's a crucial aspect of his business practices. He'll share some of his successful sustainability initiatives and how they've had a positive impact on his business and the environment.

Happy Birthday GVPRSSA! What better way to celebrate than with the First President of GVPRSSA, Brad Back? Listen in as Brad discusses our chapter's history, life after college, and life returning as a professor at Grand Valley! Connect with Brad: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradback/ Follow GVPRSSA: Website: https://gvprssa.com/ Instagram: @gv_prssa Facebook: @GVPRSSA Twitter: @GV_PRSSA

After working for other PR Firms, Barrie Cohen was ready to take matters into her own hands. Hear about how she moved across the country and started her own Public Relations Firm, based in Denver Colorado. Barrie works with various clients and uplifts woman-owned businesses. Interested in owning your own firm one day? This episode may be the place to start! Follow Barrie Cohen: Website: https://bcpublicrelations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barriecohenpr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriecohenpr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/ Follow GVPRSSA: Website: https://gvprssa.com/ Instagram: @gv_prssa Facebook: @GVPRSSA Twitter: @GV_PRSSA