Pr Hangover

“Our people tell our story best.” - Uncover the hidden gem of government communications as David Green, Director of Communications for the City of Grand Rapids, reveals how he has found public sector work to be a rewarding and impactful career. Join David as he discusses the intersection of his passions and careers, public relations for cities and the military, and the vitality of equitably giving communities a voice. ________________________________________________________________ Contact David Green at dgreen@grand-rapids.mi.us, and find him on Twitter @realdavidmgreen. Additional Questions? Comments? Reach out to Brady at millsb1@mail.gvsu.edu.

We’ve all heard someone say it: “That’s just good PR…” but let’s be honest - this could mean anything. Students, strangers, and experienced pros alike will find this episode of PR Hangover helpful. Join us as we break down common misconceptions about the field of public relations, establish a definition for the strategic process, discuss careers in PR, and ask: is public relations right for you? Important Time Stamps: 1:18 - Introduction to your host 3:17 - A PR definition 4:05 - Common misconceptions 7:19 - What PR actually is 9:50 - PR vs. Marketing vs. Advertising 11:10 - In-house vs. Agency 15:33 - Stellar PR work 18:10 - How do you know PR is right for you? 22:56 - Resources 24:16 - Summary Resources: GVPRSSA Facebook: @GVPRSSA Twitter: @GV_PRSSA Instagram: @gv_prssa GrandPR FB: @GrandPR Twitter: @Grand_PR IG: @grand_pr LinkedIn: @GrandPR Ad club FB: @gvsuadclub Twitter: @gvadclub IG: @gvadclub Local PR firms: 8ThirtyFour Lambert Sabo PR HappyPR National Resources/Blogs: PRWeek PRNews PRDaily Bra

You’ve heard her voice all year long, but how well do you really know Emma Nelson, previous host of PR Hangover? Listen as the tables turn, and Emma becomes the interviewee, discussing her personality recipe, an email exchange with Taylor Swift’s publicist, and her biggest dreams.

On this episode, we sit down with Jason Falls and discuss his career through public relations and advertising. His work focuses on influencer marketing, but Jason likes the term “influence marketing” much more. He discusses the prevalence of influencers today, his proudest career moments, and insights for students.

In this episode, we get to hear from Javon Dobbs. He is extremely knowledgeable within nonprofit organizations and has always had the desire to help people within and outside of his community. From his daily work routine, proud moments in his career, and how he fights for social justice in and out of the workplace, Javon is a strong force within the communications industry.

Nepherterra Best joins us to share her invaluable experience within the PR industry. From starting out in journalism to owning her own PR firm (Pride Public Relations), Nepherterra Best has experience in media relations and being a self proclaimed story teller. She discusses recent trends, gives advice for young professionals, and tells us why writing is so important. In addition to talking with Ms. Best, GrandPR’s Creative Director Jesse Schmitt joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! Jesse discusses her favorite parts about her position and how much she appreciates her team members.

Franco employees Megan Bonelli and Lauren Connor take us on an audio tour of their integrated communications agency. From their location, company culture, and previous clients, Franco is proven to be one of the leading agencies for communication. Megan and Lauren discuss Franco’s culture of innovation and teamwork, and they share their insights from working in an agency through all the hustle and bustle. Not only do they discuss their work at Franco, but they offer relevant internship and interview advice for PR students and recent graduates. Listen to this “tour” to get a hold of insightful resources and knowledge! In addition to taking a tour of Franco, GrandPR’s Media Director Caitlyn Wolter joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! Caitlyn tells us all about her passion for social media and why she finds the position so rewarding.

Teagan discusses her first year post-grad. From a student at Grand Valley interning in the industry, she now joins us as an Account Associate working for Belle Communications. She discusses her daily work life, internship advice, and interviewing tips. Not only does she give advice for PR students, but she gives catered advice to those preparing for graduation. In addition to talking with Teagan, GVPRSSA’s VP of Chapter Development Bethanie McGraw joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! She talks about her passion for helping the community and discusses her favorite memories of being in GrandPR.

On this episode of PR Hangover, Anthony Yepez lets listeners in on his experience in social media marketing. He discusses his passion for social media, how he has seen it grow and cultivate meaning, and where he sees the future of it. Anthony is a top fan of TikTok and Twitter, and he shares why those platforms are different from the rest. In addition to talking about his experience in social media marketing, Anthony gives advice for those interested in his field and how PR can learn from social media. In addition to talking with Anthony, GVPRSSA’s VP of Professional Development Kady Volmering joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! She discusses her experience in PR, how the pandemic has affected her position, and her passion for GVPRSSA.

We're back for 2021! PR Director and content writer for Pearl Lemon, Heather Wilkinson is a PR pro on the other side of the globe. She discusses everything about her job from her daily routine, SEO services, and the importance of writing skills. Heather lets listeners in on her personalized approach to PR and how incoming PR professionals can put their best foot forward in the industry. In addition to talking with Heather, GVPRSSA’s VP of Member Services Kylee Reinert joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! She discusses her position and why she loves being a part of GVPRSSA.

This week’s guest, Avery Jones, walks us through her time at Grand Valley State University. Currently, she serves as an account executive for GVPRSSA’s student run PR firm GrandPR. Avery discusses her challenges and rewarding moments being an AE, PR tools that have helped cultivate her into a stronger PR pro, and advice for listeners. In addition to talking with Avery, GrandPR’s VP of Programming Carson Kunnen joins us as the next guest for Meet the EBoard! He tells us about his position and some of his favorite GrandPR memories.

Our guest, Carlos Alfonso, shares his journey into advertising/PR, his average work day, and some of his favorite moments in his career so far. In addition to his experiences, Carlos shares advice for students, internship advice, and how to follow your own path in your own time. In addition to Carlos, GrandPR's VP of Operations, Kayla Brown, sits down with PR Hangover for "Meet the EBoard". In her segment, she talks about the rewards of her position and all the opportunities Grand Valley has to offer ad/pr students.

Sean O'Leary, of Susan Davis International, joins us to discuss his path to the communications industry and what he's found valuable along the way. From crisis communications, journalism, and technology, Sean shares his insights and advice for students. In addition to Sean, GVPRSSA's VP of Programming, Sam Stoddard, sits down with PR Hangover for "Meet the EBoard". In her segment, she talks about the main takeaways from her position and what students can do to become young PR pros.

Event planner and PR pro Kelsi Horn joins us to talk about how her business has changed during the pandemic. From activism, advice to young PR professionals, and her own podcast, Kelsi shares her insights with us. In addition to Kelsi, GrandPR's CEO Lindsay Corwin sits down with us to talk about the opportunities in GVSU's Ad/PR program and her favorite experiences so far.

Programmatic Strategist Jennifer Meyer joins us to talk all things about her work at Havas Media and life in Chicago! From staying creative to advice for students, Jennifer shares her insight on being a young professional and staying up to date with advertising trends. We also sit down with Hannah Grant, GrandPR's firm editor, to discuss her position.

Megan Bonelli of Franco joins us on PR Hangover to give all her tips and tricks to PR students. From getting involved in school to how to set yourself apart in an interview, listen to hear her insight and other agency-life related content.

To recap our journalist/PR panel last Thursday, I sat down with Marvis Herring to talk about connections, criticism, and being a young professional. Introducing our new segment, Meet the E-Board! Our first guest is Allison Canter, chapter president.

On this episode of PR Hangover, we sit down with graphic designer Corey Bricker. She talks a bit about working remotely, how to keep your creativity flowing, and design tips for communication.

In this episode of PR Hangover, journalist Bryce Huffman explains the relationship between journalists and PR pros: the good, the bad, and how to understand one another. Listen as he shares how the two professionals can connect and help each other and his own journey to reporting.

This week we introduce our new host (Emma Nelson) while sitting down with our previous host, Sarah Dudinetz. Listen to Sarah share her advice for both PR and non PR students, recount her favorite PRSSA memories, and tell her story of connecting with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.