Four Public Relations students won the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida on November 8. The team– Allison James, Paige Peterson, Victoria Pires, and Mitchell Krueger- was presented with the challenge of attracting attention from food enthusiasts to Tampa Bay’s emerging food scene by designing a campaign with a United States Postal Service direct mail piece and a presentation in less than 3.5 hours.
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Public Relations Team Wins Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida
Ad Club Explores NYC’s Advertising Scene
In November 2024, Florida State University’s Advertising Club traveled to New York City for their annual networking trip, visiting top industry names like SiriusXM, Mother, Gradient Experience, Ogilvy, Wieden + Kennedy, and The New York Times. The goal of the networking trip was to help students make connections with alumni in the advertising industry. “It …
CONTINUE READINGFPRA Student Chapter Travels to Orlando for Networking Trip
Florida State University’s Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Student Capital Chapter traveled to Orlando for their semesterly networking trip, exposing their members to real-world professionals and environments with opportunities to make valuable connections. During the trip, the group met with public relations (PR) professionals from Universal Orlando Resort, Visit Orlando, the Dr. Phillips Center for …
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program and Spoke at Award Ceremony
Sydney Sherry, a Media Communication Studies student, completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program (GCC). The program offers a transformative experience by deepening students’ understanding of global issues and intercultural communication.
CONTINUE READINGStudent Spotlight: Julia Feldner unites her passion for Art History with Public Relations
Julia Feldner is pursuing a dual degree in Public Relations and Art History with a minor in Museum Studies. With this unique combination of studies, Feldner reveals how communication students can successfully apply what they learn to their particular academic and career goals.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Doctoral Student Published in Top Journal
Sunah Lee, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Communication, recently published her research in Social Media + Society, a top journal in the communication and media studies field. The article, ‘“I Had My Hair Cut Today to Share #Women_Short Cut_Campaign”: Feminist Selfies Protesting Misogyny,’ examines the hashtag activism that South Korean women initiated on …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Recognizes Scholarship and Award Recipients at 2024 Scholars & Stars Reception
On November 14th, the College of Communication & Information hosted its annual Scholars and Stars Reception. This event recognizes incredible donors and scholarship recipients, as well as outstanding faculty and students for their leadership. For photos from the event, click here. CCI congratulates the following student and faculty award recipients: Student Leadership Award Recipients: Carly Nelson …
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