UVUPRSSA host career insights on media relations and event planning

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UVUPRSSA host career insights on media relations and event planning

Students gain valuable inside knowledge from Public Relations Professionals

Orem, Utah – October 5, 2021 – Utah Valley Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA (squarespace.com) hosted their first live-person event of the year on media relations, event planning, journalism and marketing from guest speakers Wade Draper and Kevin Randall.

Draper, PR and Events Manager at PCF Insurance Services and UVU alumni shared his expertise on event planning. Looking for opportunities and asking professors about internships while in school is important to gain hands-on experience in the field, he said. Creativity is a key component and it’s not just something your born with; it’s a skill that can be learned. Draper listed five points for one to be successful at event planning and they are 1st. Build your skill set 2nd. Organize, networking and basic event knowledge 3rd. Negotiation, Problem Solving, Tech Savvy 4th. Internships, PRSSA/school involvement, connect with event professionals 5th. Keep calm, keep fun, stay engaging and stay spectacular.

“Every job and every opportunity that I’ve ever had was because of somebody who I met along the way and a lot of it was here at UVU PRSSA. The job I have today is because my boss and I started on the PRSSA board together. We become friends and stayed in contact, she reached out to me about a job and I said perfect let’s do it,” said Draper.

Watch full event video here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUqiOXhJiqO/?utm_medium=copy_link 

Randall, Owner and Founder of Blackbird Communications shared his insights and knowledge on media relations and public relations campaigns. He talked about a campaign he conducted with the Utah Pride Center. When the pandemic hit, they were forced to cancel their pride parade and festival, their largest source of revenue, he said. Donations halted and online engagement dropped and they reached out to him for help. Together they responded by creating messages

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emphasizing that the Utah Pride Center is an organization that focus on the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community. In a year, Randall and Blackbird Communications were able to double their fans on Facebook and Instagram and have over 100 news media mentions.

In Randall’s eyes the key skills that separate the professionals from the amateurs in communication and public relations are knowing how to research, story tell and create messages, distribute and implement strategy and evaluate and analyze campaigns. Know what is going on in your community and be on top of current events.

“We need right now some good, responsible effective communicators. With all this information that is going on right now; we need people who can determine what is false, what is true, what is credible, what is not and be able to share that in a way that is effective,” said Randall.

UVUPRSSA Resources:

·       Instagram: UVU PRSSA (@prssa_uvu) • Instagram photos and videos

·       Twitter: (1) PRSSA at UVU (@prssa_uvu) / Twitter

·       LinkedIn: Utah Valley PRSSA: Overview | LinkedIn

·       Facebook: PRSSA at UVU | Facebook

About UVUPRSSA:

The UVU PRSSA is a chapter of the nationally recognized Public Relations Student Society of America, it was created in October 2009 and within its short time as a chapter has received local, state, and national recognition.  In addition to holding monthly professional development activities, multiple UVU PRSSA student teams have received honorable mentions in the PRSSA National Bateman Case Study Competition.  UVU PRSSA has received many Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s top PR industry award.  UVU PRSSA has received the National Star Chapter Award every year since 2010. The Chapter is integrated within the UVU culture and its surrounding communities through internships, service projects, events, and the prestigious Wolverine PR Firm.

For More Information, Contact:

Jarom Loosle

VP of Public Relations

801-349-6907

Loosle.Jarom@gmail.com  

PR Guest: The Vice President of Disneyland Communications Speaks to UVU PRSSA Students

Orem, UT – February 20, 2020 – Suzi Brown, the Vice President of Communications for Disneyland Resort spoke to students from Utah Valley University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter on February 20, 2020.

“We rarely write press releases anymore,” said Brown. “It is more common for us to break the news ourselves on our Disney Parks Blog. I challenge you to broaden your experience. Step out of the box, employers like to see diversity and creativity. Practice writing more blog posts and do all you can to gain experience in all outlets of the field.”

Brown related majority of her presentation to her behind the scenes experiences with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Her role was to manage all aspects of media during this intergalactic mission, by managing her internal, external, and executive units. Brown oversees seventy-five people in total for the communications department and works directly with editors in the community and other global media outlets. Brown shared many visuals and demonstrated how people in her department often job swap, which allows them to gather experience from their fellow colleagues.

At the end of the presentation Brown welcomed questions from the audience. One student asked what has the biggest shift in her role since she started working for the mouse. “Social media has caused the biggest shift in the way the park shares new magic. Everything gets posted immediately so timing is very important,” said Brown. Developing cast previews for the new attractions like Rise of the Resistance allowed guests to have an inside look since cast members we able to post pictures from the preview directly to their personal pages.   

Brown spoke on several other strategies and ways her teams have communicated the Disneyland message to the public, but she concluded with a few pieces of advice. “Storytelling is everything at Disneyland, but it is also crucial for a career in public relations itself. Learn to articulate your skills. Use those stories and skills to make an impact on the world.”

Messaging In a Crisis: Elizabeth Smart Publicist Speaks to UVU PRSSA Students on Messaging

Orem, UT - October 29, 2019 - Chris Thomas, public relations expert and chief publicist during the Elizabeth Smart crisis spoke to students from Utah Valley University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter on crisis communication on October 9, 2019.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at www.uvuprssa.org

“It’s all about messaging in a crisis,” said Thomas. “Ask yourself how you can best frame your message. Learn what the rumors are. What is the craziest thing that can be asked? Anticipate those questions, frame your message and practice.”

Thomas related much of his advice to his experience handling the Elizabeth Smart crisis, when 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in 2002. His role was to manage the media during the abduction, rescue and sentencing of her abductors. Because of Smart’s large family, many spoke to the media. Thomas said much of the work done was ensuring that all those speaking were educated on the key messages and remained true to them.

At the end of the presentation Thomas welcomed questions from the audience. One student asked on to manage emotions during a crisis. “In situations such as these, it is highly emotional. If you take it personally, use your emotions as ammunition,” said Thomas. This approach to Smart’s case was well-received as the nation soon found itself sympathizing and working together to find Smart and return her to her family. 

Thomas spoke on several other tactics to approaching and managing crises but left with one last message. “Communication is an opportunity to make a difference. The most powerful people are good communicators. Use it to help people and improve the world.”

Additional Resources:

Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

Instagram: http://instagram.com/uvuprssa

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their

chapter has more than 100 active students within our university and has received local, state and

national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU

PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR

Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding

communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Allison Hurd

UVU PRSSA VP of Public Relations

757-354-0495

allisonlhurd@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Students Meet with the Big Leagues

Marketers from Top Sports Teams Speak with UVU PRSSA Students

Orem, UT - September 25, 2019 - Marketing managers from Utah’s top sports teams gave advice to members of Utah Valley University’s Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter on Sept. 17, 2019.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org/

The sports-themed event was the first of the school year and featured a panel of professionals including Laura Tobler from the Utah Jazz, Daniel Rueckert from Real Salt Lake and Connor Cude from the Orem Owlz. Each spoke on how they entered the sports industry and achieved the positions they hold now.

“You get out what you put in,” Cude said. “Work hard, come in early and help in any way you can. Make the best of it.”

While each speaker came from a different professional background, they explained that passion for the sport and industry brought them to where they are now. The importance of networking was mentioned several times as well as giving your name value so that future employers know they can trust you. “Don’t limit yourself to how you can network,” Tobler said. “Reach out through social media and LinkedIn.”

When asked how to set oneself apart from other applicants, Rueckert suggested, “Be prepared for interviews. Get creative with what you can put in a portfolio, and be confident.”

Additional Resources:

Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu
Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA
Instagram: http://instagram.com/uvuprssa
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w
 
About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 100 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Allison Hurd
UVU PRSSA VP of Public Relations
757-354-0495
allisonlhurd@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Holds Black Tie Event --- Press Release

UVU PR Students Learn From Fashion & Beauty PR Experts

Orem, UT - February 6, 2019 - Utah Valley University’s Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) held its first major event of 2019 titled Little Black Tie Event. Students learned from UVU alumni who have previously worked or are currently working in fashion and beauty public relations.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org.

UVU alumni Priscilla Rountree who is the current PR Director at Younique and Sydney Kleinman , who has worked as a social media manager for a high-end influencer, shared knowledge that they have learned from their respective industries and gave advice on how to prepare yourself as a professional post graduation.

“Writing is one of the most important skills you will have,” Sydney said. “To practice, become a freelance writer! Learn to adapt to different voices, and always be open to feedback from your superiors.”

Priscilla and Sydney also spoke on the importance of immersing yourself in what you love. “Familiarize yourself with top journalists in the industry,” Priscilla said. “Follow them on their personal accounts and engage with them. Building a relationship with them now will propel you in the professional world. Demonstrate your passion and enthusiasm and you will set yourself apart.”

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Additional Resources

           ● Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

           ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

           ● Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

           ● Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

           ● YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA

UVU’s Chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their Chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s Chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.


Contact Information:

Allison Hurd

Historian

Utah Valley University PRSSA

757-354-0495

allisonlhurd@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Chapter Holds First Social Event of the Year---Press Release

Students learn to create a winning pitch from local professionals

OREM, UT - October 25, 2018 - Utah Valley University's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) held the event, "Under Pressure: Campaign Competition." Members of PRSSA students from both UVU and BYU competed in creating the best crisis campaign in front of a panel of professional judges.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org.

Students were divided into five teams to create a campaign pitch to the mock board of Pepsi, the professional judges, to receive more positive press coverage for Pepsi after the release of the commercial featuring Kendall Jenner. The students were given 45 minutes to create a media pitch and a campaign to rebuild the reputation of Pepsi after the commercial was pulled.

"All the hard work we put into creating these events is worth it when we see everyone getting a chance to learn from real professionals,” said VP of Events Paige Simpson. “We love giving our students a chance to connect with professionals to enhance their education outside of the classroom.”

The team that took first place each won two tickets to a Jazz game. Their winning pitch was creating a campaign that had Pepsi taking ownership ffor the commercial but moving forward with an emphasis of coming together as a society. The judges gave advice to all the students based off of the winning team’s campaign saying, “Everyone’s first thought when there is a crisis is to try and ‘buy’ your way out of a problem. To be successful, you have to own the problem and then work to move forward.”

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Additional Resources

     ●  Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

       ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

    ●  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

       ●  Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

       ●  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’sTop PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

  Contact Information:

James Sanford

UVU VP of PR

jsanford23lt@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Chapter Holds First Social Event of the Year---Press Release

Utah Valley University Rolls Through The Decades

OREM, UT - September 19, 2018 - Utah Valley University's Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) opened the school year with their first social event “Rolling Through the Decades.” Nearly 80 students were in attendance at the event and many, including all of the executive board, were dressed in costumes from different decades.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org.

“I love seeing the students come together and build connections with each other,” said VP of events Paige Simpson who coordinated the event. “Growing our networks is what PRSSA is all about and I think that goes beyond networking with professionals. Making Connections with each other is what makes it enjoyable, exciting and straight up fun. I love being able to provide a place for the UVUPRCrew to build those connections.”

The event was embellished with items and decorations from various eras ranging from the 50’s to today. Each table had items ranging from Disney VHS tapes to records by Prince. The highlight of the event was crepes catered by The Roll Up Crepe and a table adorned with retro candy.

“I can tell this year is going to be great from the turnout we had from this event,” said the president of UVU PRSSA Tanner Kahl. “We had a huge turnout tonight, and I’m hoping this will help our committees grow so when most of us on the executive board graduate, we can continue having a strong chapter.”

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Additional Resources

            ●  Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

            ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

            ●  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA

UVU’s Chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their Chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s Chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

James Sanford

Vice President of Public Relations

Utah Valley University PRSSA

801-558-6689

jsanford23lt@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Students Take and Excursion to Utah’s Top Companies --- Press Release

Students of the UVU PRSSA Chapter meet with Local PR Professionals.

Orem, Utah, March 16, 2018 – Utah Valley University's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA), students spent the day touring three different Utah companies to learn their PR strategies.  Students were given tours by professionals from Method Communications, ABC4 News and Real Salt Lake and had the chance to ask questions and learn how to get their feet in the PR door.  

Read more about UVU PRSSA at www.uvuprssa.org

“This is my first PRSSA excursion, and I’m excited to learn from some amazing PR professional,” said Kaitlyn Guiver, UVU sophomore and new PRSSA member.  “It will be fun to learn where these experts started, how they got to where they are today and how I can do the same.”

UVU PRSSA students have the opportunity to go on such excursions every spring and fall visiting different companies each time.

Method Communications is a leading public relations firm with a reputation of hiring UVU alumni.  Jacob Moon, co-founder of Method Communications, along with three UVU alumnae talked about different PR strategies used with different clients across the country.  

Wesley Ruff, the sports anchor for ABC 4 News, showed the receiving end of a press release and how PR reps and journalists work together. The PRSSA members were able to see what it takes to be a news anchor as they watched the filming of a news broadcast.

PRSSA finished the excursion at Real Salt Lake stadium by seeing the PR team’s work to filling the seats of Utah’s only professional soccer team. Director of PR and web content for Real Salt Lake Matt Gaschk talked about the work they do to gets fans out to the games and also to show the work the team does outside of the stadium.

“This team is different than the other professional teams here like the Utah Jazz,” Gaschk said. “These players usually stay in Utah in the offseason so anyone can run into them at the stores. These players love the community in Utah and we show that by doing service in the community with the players.”

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Additional Resources:

       ● Website: uvuprssa.org

       ● Facebook: facebook.com/uvuprssa

       ● Instagram: instagram.com/uvuprssa

       ● Twitter: twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

       ● YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.
 

Contact Information:

Jared Jensen

UVU PRSSA Editorial Committee

jcjensen94@gmail.com

Utah Valley University Holds Elections for 2018-2019 Executive Board --- Press Release

Fourteen New Members Elected for New Executive Board

OREM, UT - February 21, 2017 - Utah Valley University's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) held elections for the 2018-2019 Executive Board positions. Nearly all of the current members on the Executive Board will be graduating at the end of the semester, which leaves many positions open for new candidates.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org.

The Executive Board is made up of 14 positions which are filled by paid member students of UVU PRSSA. Each Vice President of each position serves in a variety of different areas such as service or advocacy to digital communication. Each committee fulfills a need within the chapter to better serve the members of PRSSA.  

Tanner Kahl, who currently serves as VP of Advocacy, was named President of next year's Executive Board. In his acceptance speech, Kahl expressed that he wants to continue the unity the chapter has built from last year by getting more members active in PRSSA.

“I want more members involved with the everything that goes into the chapter,” Kahl said. “I want them to help the chapter grow with the greatness that is already within the current chapter.”

Bringing a year of experience to the Executive Board, Adam Giddings was named the Vice President of the Executive Board for next year. Even though he may be a junior, he plans on bringing what he learned from last year to move PRSSA forward.

“I gained a lot of experience working as VP of Fundraising,” Giddings said. “I have more PRSSA experience where I don’t necessarily have as much college experience. I want to use that to bring adequate representation to the lower [school] classes and bring them into the organization.”

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Additional Resources:

        ● Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

        ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

        ● Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

        ● Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

        ● YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’sTop PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

James Sanford

Vice President of Public Relations

Utah Valley University PRSSA

jsanford23lt@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Wins Two Golden Spike Awards at Annual Awards Gala --- Press Release

Students Win Best of Show and Special Events Categories Against Professionals

OREM, UTAH - November 17, 2017 - The Utah Valley University Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) chapter wins two state-wide awards for the 2017 “PR Elevated” Regional Conference entries in the categories of Special Events for Government Nonprofit & Associations and Best of Show at the 2017 annual Golden Spike Awards gala in South Jordan, UT on Nov. 16, 2017. The competition recognizes excellence and best practices in public relations and business communications in Utah. Professionals and students are not separated in judging; they compete on equal ground. Judges select winning entries and award Golden Spikes based on scores in the categories of research, planning, execution and evaluation.

More about UVU PRSSA “PR Elevated” Regional Conference, visit: www.facebook.com/PRElevated/

The Golden Spike Awards competition is an annual program sponsored by the Utah chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Utah chapter and the Utah Society for Healthcare Communication and Marketing (USHCAM).

UVU PRSSA hosted a regional conference for the western region of PRSSA national chapters on March 2-4, 2017, named “PR Elevated.” The conference mission was to provide a superior 2017 Regional Conference that: enhances education, broadens networks and helps launch careers for all who take part #PRElevated. These three objectives were accomplished in the following ways:

•   Education Enhanced. A broad range of information was given through the various speakers brought into the conference. Brand-building, government relations, networking skills, food industry communication, airline industry communication, event planning and more PR-relevant topics were discussed.

•   Networks Broadened. PR Elevated hosted over 300 attendees, the largest attendance of any regional conference in the nation for 2017; PRSSA students, professionals and high school students from Utah, Idaho, California and Washington, D.C. attended the conference. Professional networking opportunities, as well as informal social activities were held to give participants time to connect.

•   Careers Launched. Conference participants learned from and engaged with professionals from Guinness World Records, Southwest Airlines, Sutherland Institute, NUVI, Edelman, CNN, Taco Bell world headquarters, Utah Jazz, The Tyler Robinson Foundation and PRSA National. The relationships built have and will continue to launch students into future careers.

"I was extremely excited to find out we were a finalist for our category, I was even more excited when we won our category. But winning Best in Show was the cherry on top! We worked so hard on the conference and it was so special to see that hard work recognized amongst PR professionals,” Wade Draper, current UVU PRSSA chapter president and regional conference planner, said.

“My involvement in PR Elevated brought me some of the greatest memories of my college career. I grew exponentially - both personally and professionally - from the experience,” Britnee Bromley-Neuhring, 2016-2017 UVU PRSSA chapter president, said.

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Additional Resources

            ●  Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

            ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

            ●  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVU PRSSA

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short eight years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has now received six Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’sTop PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Kate Simpson

Vice President of Public Relations

Utah Valley University PRSSA

801-643-6821 | @mkatesimpson

pr.uvu.prssa@gmail.com

Students Compete for Best Media Pitch at PRSSA Event “Under Pressure” --- Press Release

Students Learn to Create a Winning Pitch from Local Professionals

OREM, UT - November 15, 2017 - Utah Valley University's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) held the event, "Under Pressure: Campaign Competition." Members of PRSSA students competed in creating the best media pitch and advertising campaign in front of a panel of local professionals.

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org.

The students that were competing were doing more than fighting for bragging rights. First, second and third place winners had the opportunity to win gift cards, movie tickets and Bluetooth speakers.

Students were divided into four teams to create a media pitch for the NFL to save their reputation after players began to take a knee during the national anthem. Each team had to come up with a media pitch as if they were writing to a journalist to cover their story and then they had to create an advertising pitch to show their story. The teams were given one hour to create the media and advertisement pitch.

"After this event, I learned the importance of knowing your audience," James Young said, who was on the team that took second place. "We definitely felt under pressure leading up to the pitch, but then we felt confident once we were up there presenting to the panel."

The team that took first placed focused their message on changing the conversation from kneeling football players to becoming a unified city. The team created a commercial advertising pitch of having the Chicago Bears team serve the family of Laquan McDonald, who was killed by police, by remodeling family's home. Their key message was, "Together, we stand for unity. Together we stand for Laquan.”

"Being able to pitch with little to no preparation was exciting," Kevin Maynes said, a member of the first place team. "My biggest takeaway from this is it's important to trust my team. When I did that, we won as a team."

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Additional Resources

            ●  Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

            ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

            ●  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’sTop PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

 Contact Information:

James Sanford

UVU PRSSA Editorial Committee

jsanford23lt@gmail.com

NBA, ESPN, RSL Professionals Talk Sports PR with UVU PRSSA --- Press Release

Professionals in Sports Comm. Share Advice with Students of PRSSA

OREM, UT - October 26, 2017 - Utah Valley University’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVU PRSSA) welcomed three of the top sports professionals in PR to UVU for the PRSSA October event, “A League of Their Own.”

Read more about UVU PRSSA at uvuprssa.org 

Troy Fitz-Gerald, senior marketing and communications director for Real Salt Lake, Jonathan Rinehart, former VP of communications with the Utah Jazz and current president of the Salt Lake City Stars, and McKenzie Dean, freelance reporter for the NBA, came to UVU to share experiences of working with some of the top sports teams and companies in the U.S.

Rinehart shared stories of working with professional athletes of the Utah Jazz and facilitating communications for the team. Fitz-Gerald shared the experience of helping soccer become a popularized sport in a country where it was unpopular. Dean shared what is like being a woman working in a male-dominated community and what she did to set herself apart to be successful in the business.

“I got to learn more about the sports industry and hear from top named professionals about what it's like and what it takes to get there,” communications major senior Lexi Lewis said. “One thing I liked from the Jonathan was how he talked to us about preparing, get involved with as much as you can and gain as much experience as you can now don't wait ’til you graduate. Trey talked to me personally about what stepping stones I need to take to break out from the smaller internships and jobs.”

Each of the presenters shared a common theme about the importance of networking and getting experience now. Many of them were able to work their way up in the companies they work for currently because they understood the importance of getting experience early on and keeping contacts with people who had helped them in the past.

“Working the sports industry, you realize how small the community is,” said Rinehart. “Don’t worry about anything else when reaching out to people. Just focus on getting your foot in the door. Reach out even if you think there isn’t a job opportunity.”

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Additional Resources

             ●  Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/

            ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

            ●  Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

            ●  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10

About UVUPRSSA

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within the university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’sTop PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

 Contact Information:

James Sanford

UVU PRSSA Editorial Committee

jsanford23lt@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA President Wade Draper Awarded National President’s Citation --- Press Release

Chapter Legacy Continues at PRSSA National Conference

Orem, UT - October 14, 2017 - UVU PRSSA Chapter President Wade Draper was awarded the National President’s Citation by the Public Relations Student Society of America at the PRSSA National Conference on Monday October 9, 2017 in Boston, Mass at the Boston Park Plaza.

For more information on the National President’s Citation visit http://prssa.prsa.org/national-presidents-citation/

This citation is awarded to PRSSA students who have demonstrated outstanding work in contributing to the society and the field of Public Relations. In order to receive this award, the president must possess impressive leadership and professional skills, have a strong understanding of PRSSA and be an active member in both their chapter and on the national level.

“I am honored to have been chosen for it,” President Draper said when asked about his reaction to receiving the award.

In describing the application process, Draper said, “I was required to write an essay to demonstrate how I have made a lasting mark on PRSSA at the Chapter and National Level. One thing that stood out to me when applying was how incredibly remarkable our chapter is.”

Wade Draper is a senior at Utah Valley University and has been active in the Public Relations field for the past couple of years. In the 2016-2017 school year he served as VP of Advocacy on the UVU PRSSA Executive Board. In May of 2017, he was elected as President of the UVU chapter. As president, his responsibilities include directing the chapter’s operations, establishing goals of the chapter, delegating responsibilities with the VP’s, motivating members of PRSSA and much more. He has continued to be an asset to the society and will prove to be the same in the professional field following his graduation.

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Additional Resources:

• Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/uvuprssa
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Allison Hurd

UVU PRSSA Editorial Committee 

757-354-0495

allisonlhurd@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Wins Star Chapter Award at National Conference in Boston --- Press Release

UVU PRSSA Wins Star Chapter Award at National Conference in Boston

UVU PRSSA Wins Star Chapter Award for Eighth Consecutive Year

Orem, UT - October 13, 2017 - The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) awarded the chapter at Utah Valley University a Star Chapter Award at the PRSSA National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday October 8, 2017. This marks the eighth consecutive Star Chapter Award that UVU PRSSA has received.

For more information on the Star Chapter Awards: http://prssa.prsa.org/star-chapter-award/

“I was extremely happy to receive the Star Chapter Award. The UVU chapter has received this prestigious award every year since the chapter was organized and I’m thrilled we could continue that tradition,” UVU PRSSA President Wade Draper said.

The Star Chapter Award is a certificate of recognition for PRSSA chapters that show exceptional performance in developing professionalism in the industry. In order to be eligible to win this award the chapter must perform certain tasks and activities meant to promote PR in the community as well as strengthen the university’s chapter. Draper said their preparation included, “Initiating and completing a community service project, conducting a high school outreach session and confirming that the chapter has applied for at least one national PRSSA award.” These are just a few of many other requirements that the chapter successfully accomplished.

“My goal as president is to continue to increase our chapter’s national presence. By winning these awards I believe we are fulfilling this goal,” Draper said when asked about his goals for the future of PRSSA.

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Additional Resources:

• Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/UVUPRSSA
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/uvuprssa
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Allison Hurd

UVU PRSSA Editorial Committee

Utah Valley University PRSSA

757-354-0495

allisonlhurd@gmail.com

Kim Hanson Named New PRSSA Faculty Advisor --- Press Release

UVU PRSSA Announces Chapter Leadership Changes

Orem, Utah - May 15, 2015 - Utah Valley University’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (UVUPRSSA) named Kim Hanson the chapter’s new Faculty Advisor. This change in leadership came after the announcement by Utah Valley University (UVU) at the beginning of May that Stephen Whyte, the previous advisor, is to immediately begin his position as the new Associate Vice President of University Marketing and Communication. Hanson is an university lecturer of communication and public relations. Her position is effective immediately.

Read Utah Valley University’s official press release at: http://bit.ly/2qetNHV

“I think it could be summed up in two words: honored and excited,” Hanson said. “UVUPRSSA is an excellent chapter with extraordinary leaders and members. Past presidents, boards and advisors have left a legacy of hard work and excellence. I am honored to have his opportunity and work such an outstanding group of individuals. I am excited help grow and develop individuals and the program. We are doing great work but there is always more we can do!”

Hanson has been a lecturer at UVU for one year. She earned a Master’s degree in Interpersonal Communication from University of Montana.  Immediately after graduate school, she spent 5 years as the Community Relations Representative for Refined Energy Holding, a venture capital project in Idaho proposing to build an alternative energy source. Following, she worked for BYU-Idaho coordinating the messaging for all new students as well as planning and executing New Student Orientation.

As faculty advisor, Hanson plans to implement goals to continue the outstanding legacy built over the years since the founding of UVUPRSSA in 2009. Her goals focus on:

• Excellence. Plan and work hard to achieve continued excellence.

• Growth. Provide events and opportunities to grow membership and participation.

• Improvement. Keep eyes open to see ways to improve and grow.

Hanson looks forward most to “working with and getting to know the students.” The chapter has built upon achievements of previous students and a great deal of work from Whyte, the faculty advisor since the founding of the UVU chapter. “Stephen is amazing!  He has been with and build this program from beginning.  His vision and direction for the UVUPRSSA has lead it to this point where is has been very successful and nationally recognized. He left big shoes to fill and he will be missed,” Hanson said.

Additional Resources:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

• Twitter: twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

• Website: www.uvuprssa.org

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About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Kate Simpson

Vice President of Public Relations

Utah Valley University PRSSA

801-643-6821

pr.uvu.prssa@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Faculty Advisor Named UVU’s New Associate Vice President of University Marketing & Communication --- Press Release

UVU PRSSA Faculty Advisor Named UVU's New Associate Vice President of University Marketing & Communication

Stephen Whyte Moves to University Administration

Orem, Utah - May 13, 2017 - Utah Valley University (UVU) President Matthew Holland named UVU PRSSA Faculty Advisor Stephen L. Whyte as the university’s new Associate Vice President of University Marketing and Communication. Whyte is replacing Chris Taylor, UVU’s new Associate Vice President of Government Affairs.

Read Utah Valley University’s official press release at: http://bit.ly/2qetNHV

“This is an exciting time in the history of UVU when the University is consistently reaching historic milestones,” said Whyte. “It is a great honor to serve in this new role and I look forward to bringing increased visibility to this dynamic institution and the outstanding students, talented faculty and staff, and wonderful programs that are the heart of UVU.”

Under Whyte’s leadership, the UVU student public relations chapter was recognized by the Public Relations Student Society of America as the 2016 Outstanding Chapter in the nation out of 340 universities. This is the chapter’s second Outstanding Chapter award in the last four years, among other awards. Whyte has played a crucial role in the success of UVU PRSSA and will be dearly missed.

“While we are sad to lose such a rock solid professor and beloved PRSSA advisor,  we are so excited for Professor Whyte to be appointed to this great honor,” Wade Draper, UVU PRSSA President, said. “He has laid the foundations and built the blocks on which we now stand. We owe a lot to Stephen Whyte. We couldn’t be more excited for him and the many adventures and successes ahead.”

Whyte will begin duties as Assoc. VP of Marketing and Communications effective immediately. Kim Hanson, lecturer of communication and public relations, will be taking over leadership as Faculty Advisor for UVU PRSSA.

Additional Resources:

•      Facebook: www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

•    Twitter: twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

•    YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

•   Website: www.uvuprssa.org

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About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Kate Simpson

Vice President of Public Relations

Utah Valley University PRSSA

801-643-6821

pr.uvu.prssa@gmail.com

UVU PRSSA Named Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation -- Press Release

UVU PRSSA Named Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation

 PRSSA 2016 National Conference Awards UVU with Teahan Award

Orem, Utah, October 26, 2016 – The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) awarded the Utah Valley University chapter with the Most Outstanding Chapter award, an honor presented annually to only one of 300 PRSSA chapters through the Teahan Awards. The Teahan Award was presented at the PRSSA National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday October 24, 2016 to the UVU chapter members.

For more information on the Teahan Awards: http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships_competitions

“I am beyond honored to be involved in an organization so deserving of this award,” said Utah Valley University’s Chapter President, Brittnee Bromley-Neurhing. “Last year's board, along with this year's Executive Board members, are some of the most inspiring, dedicated and knowledgeable individuals I have ever known. I'm grateful to associate myself with them through PRSSA and look forward to another successful year.”

The Teahan Awards recognize certain PRSSA chapters for the accomplishments in 12 various categories: chapter development, diversity, student-run firm, newsletter, website, regional conference, community service, university service, PRSA/PRSSA relationship, faculty adviser and professional adviser. In receiving the Most Outstanding Chapter Teahan Award, Utah Valley University displayed:

-       Continued effort of new ideas throughout the academic year

-       Successful fundraisers with the school and community

-       Alumni contact

-       PRSA Associate Membership promotions

-       A well-established student-run firm

-       Strong and active leadership on a national level

“It was such an incredible experience to be able to win the Most Outstanding Chapter award at the PRSSA National Conference this year,” said Taylor Lundell, vice president of public relations, UVU PRSSA. “It gives this year’s executive board the motivation and confidence in keeping the Utah Valley legacy in PRSSA. We want to make this a precedence for years to come, just like last year’s board did.”

This year’s Outstanding Chapter Award marks UVU PRSSA’s fifth Dr. F.H. Teahan Chapter Award since it’s official charter in 2009. UVU’s Chapter has been awarded the Faculty Adviser of the Year in 2012, Outstanding Chapter in 2013, Chapter Website of the Year and University Service Award in 2014. The Teahan Awards celebrate Dr. F.H. Chris Teahan, a founder of the PRSSA in 1968, for outstanding performance attributed to the Society since the national conference in 2004.

UVU PRSSA Resources:

Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uvuprssa

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About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

Taylor Lundell

Vice President of Public Relations | UVU PRSSA

(801)472-7657

tay.lundell@gmail.com

Under PRessure Press Release

UVU PRSSA Holds Their First Ever Campaigns Night, “Under PRessure”

 Inspired by the PRSSA National Conference Campaigns Night

Orem, Utah, November 9, 2016 – Utah Valley University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting their first ever public relations campaigns night, “Under PRessure”, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 7 p.m. at UVU in the Classroom Building (CB) 204.

For more information about PRSSA events, visit http://www.uvuprssa.org/.

“We are so excited to host our first campaigns night!” said Britnee Bromley-Nuerhing, UVU PRSSA’s president. “This is an exciting, engaged learning opportunity, open to all students wherein they may put their public relations skills to work in a fun and competitive environment alongside their peers.”

Attendees will be divided up into teams filled with both young and older classmen (both of which bring unique perspectives and valuable skills to the group) and together will be given a case study, (campaign prompt). Each team will then have one hour to research and develop a communications plan in response to the prompt and its specific guidelines. All are welcome to bring a laptop to assist with research needs.

After one hour, each group will film an explanatory video which will then be submitted to a judging panel of PR professionals. Members of the winning team will receive recognition on the PRSSA website, newsletter and social media outlets as well as a certificate and gift card. The winning team will be announced on November 28th, via PRSSA’s social media outlets and website.

“This event will be so beneficial to those that attend,” said Bromley-Nuerhing. “This event will provide students hands-on case study and resume-building experience, an expansion to their portfolios and the chance to network with fellow communication students. We cannot wait for everything to come together and to make this a night students won’t forget.”

Additional Resources:

•   Facebook: www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

•   Twitter: twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

•   YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

•   Website: www.uvuprssa.org

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About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. In 2013 and 2016, they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

For more information, contact:

Taylor Lundell

Vice President of Public Relations – UVU PRSSA

(801)471-7657

tay.lundell@gmail.com

#HumansOfPRSSA Press Release

UVU PRSSA Launches #HumansofPRSSA Social Media Campaign

 UVU Joins National PRSSA in Member Diversity Awareness Campaign

Orem, Utah, October 7, 2016 – Utah Valley University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), recently launched a social media campaign, #HumansofPRSSA, to increase awareness of diversity within their school’s PRSSA organization, and the organization’s impact on member’s lives. Highlighted members are asked how they discovered the field of public relations, how they came to be interested in it, and how their membership and involvement in PRSSA has influenced their academic, social and professional skills. Along with a text explanation, the article consists of a photo that allows for social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to easily access the #HumansofPRSSA post.

 View #HumansofPRSSA posts at: http://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa

“Encouraging others to share from their own perspective about why they are unique helps us to better recognize what we have in common and what makes us diverse…This month, PRSSA will launch its #HumansofPRSSA social media campaign designed to help students develop a better understanding of diversity. As you see members of PRSSA in the spotlight and notice the general, obvious characteristics in regard to identity, age, ethnicity or school, be sure to read between the lines of their stories and words to understand what makes each individual unique and diverse,” said Andrew Cook, PRSSA 2016–2017 National Vice President of Advocacy.  

Based off the popular “Humans of New York” blog, the campaign #HumansofPRSSA highlights the stories of individuals’ journeys into the PR world. Students, non-students, members of PRSSA, non-members, and everyone following UVU PRSSA on their social media platforms will be better able to know and understand the diversity of the members from UVU PRSSA. Posts will highlight:

•   Discovery. Members will enlighten readers of how they discovered their love for the PR industry, as well as how they found themselves as members of their local PRSSA chapters.

•   Decision. Those highlighted will share their thought process of and why they decided on public relations.  

•   Opportunity. This portion allows members to tell of their experiences, as well as the opportunities that being a member of PRSSA has given them.

“Much like the National Board, we want to recognize our amazing members and give everyone the opportunity to get to know them and their story.” said Wade Draper, Vice President of Advocacy for UVU PRSSA.

Additional Resources:

•   Facebook: www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

•   Twitter: twitter.com/UVUPRSSA

•   Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpY7DtLF4j6X6G344Pl10w

•   Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org/ 

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About UVU PRSSA:

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. By 2013 they had received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.  

For more information, contact:

 Kate Simpson

UVU PRSSA, Editorial Board

Telephone: 801-643-6821

Email: kate@ktownsimpsons.com

Wade Draper

UVU PRSSA, Vice President of Advocacy

Email: wade.draper44@gmail.com

Fall Excursion Press Release

UVU PRSSA Takes Students on Their Semi-Annual Fall Excursion 

Students Visit Professionals from Adobe, Domo and Nuvi

Orem, Utah, October 19, 2016 – Utah Valley University Public Relations Student Society of America hosts students for their semi-annual fall excursion to Adobe, Domo and Nuvi on November 4, 2016. Students will have the opportunity to learn from PR professionals in some of the hottest companies and start-up’s in Utah. To apply for the excursion, you must be a paid PRSSA member, a UVU student and interested in the public relations industry. Registration opened October 19; space is limited to 27 attendees.

For more information on how to register, visit: www.uvuprssa.org under the excursion tab.

“We are so excited to have the opportunity to visit some of the most successful start-up’s in Utah county,” says Kaycee Colledge, VP of Fundraising, UVU PRSSA. “To get the chance of learning from some of the brightest minds in Utah, is something I know could be worth the cost of all our college tuition.”

The students will start the excursion at 9a.m. with their first stop at Domo, Inc. in American Fork, UT. Domo is an online optimization platform that brings your data and people into a real-time dashboard. Students will be visiting the company’s vice president of communications, Julie Kehoe. Kehoe oversees a small team of four that upholds the media relations, analyst relations and corporate communications at Domo. After visiting Domo, students will continue their excursion to Adobe in Lehi, UT. Adobe is a multimedia software that provides a variety of animations, desktop applications and mobile games. At Adobe, students will meet with David Olsen, senior manager of Adobe customer programs. Olsen works in digital marketing, creatives and the creative community in helping to make the world by going paperless. Following Olsen at Adobe, students will continue to their last destination in Lehi, UT, Nuvi. Nuvi is a real-time analytics platform for social media. At Nuvi, students will get the opportunity to meet with Stuart Dean, executive vice president of business development. Dean manages a team of sales professionals, overseeing the operations and development of the company.

UVU PRSSA Resources:

Website: http://www.uvuprssa.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uvuprssa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prssa.uvu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uvuprssa

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About UVU PRSSA: 

UVU’s chapter of PRSSA was established in October of 2009. In a short seven years, their chapter has more than 140 active students within our university and has received local, state and national recognition. By 2013 and 2016 they have received the National Outstanding Chapter award. In addition to holding monthly professional development activities and programs, UVU PRSSA has received four Golden Spike Awards, including Best of Show and Utah’s Top PR Industry award. UVU’s chapter of PRSSA is integrated within UVU and its surrounding communities through service projects and professional development excursions.

Contact Information:

 Taylor Lundell

Vice President of Public Relations | UVU PRSSA

(801)471-7657

tay.lundell@gmail.com