Archive for June, 2006
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Writing on the Fly: Practice Makes Perfect

30 Jun 2006, Kelli Matthews

Writing “on the fly” is often required of public relations PRos. You may need to write a pitch or even a release at a moment’s notice. Need some practice thinking on your toes? Try these sites. www.oneword.com (you’ll need to complete a free registration for these two)www.onecaption.comwww.poetc.com... Permalink
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Not an Intern this summer? What to do… what to do…

29 Jun 2006, Kelli Matthews

Summer’s in Oregon are the best! Gorgeous days, lots of nearby recreation and a perfect time to beef up your resume with a PR internship. What? You don’t have an internship this summer? That’s ok. You can still get some experience and make some connections. I asked some of the PRos I know and here are the best tips: Lisa Pulliam, Public Relations Manager, Western Oregon University: “Set up a job shadow. Especially if you’re a sophomore or junior and still trying to figure out if PR is for you. Most professionals are more than willing to spend a day or half-a-day with you to give you a taste of the industry. Think you might be interested in political work? Contact a local candidate’s communication director. Non-profit might be your thing? Lots of nonprofits have a PR/Marketing director and nearly all have a Development Director (fundraising). Even if you are... Continue Reading
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Welcome!

28 Jun 2006, Kelli Matthews

New diggs for a new idea. Much, much more to come for my students at the University of Oregon, students of PR across the world and students of life.... Permalink
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