“Survivor” recently announced the cast for its upcoming 33rd season, which premieres September 21. Before I go any further, I’ll answer your question. Yes, “Survivor” is still on the air. Any time I tell people I’m a die-hard “Survivor” fan…
It’s 10:30 a.m. in the newsroom, and our newscast has just wrapped up. That’s when the calls start. My phone lights up, as pitches and press releases begin to pop up in my inbox. I wonder what it’s like to…
–Laura Tabbut On my first day at Buchanan Public Relations as the agency’s first-ever Graphic Design Intern, I wasn’t really sure what I would be doing for the company. Of course I did my research on PR firms and discussed…
–Anne Buchanan The Democratic National Convention’s selection of Philadelphia for its historic convention this week is no accident. A city often overlooked between the towering shadows of New York City and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia offers convention-goers and watchers a unique…
–Anne Buchanan and Jon Ericson This past weekend, the two of us had the opportunity to attend WordCamp NYC 2016, a gathering of WordPress users and developers from all over the world. The two-day conference was held at the U.N.,…
– Kate DiBiase Within minutes of leaving home, I merged with caution, too much caution, to the point that I was almost creamed by a truck that had no intention of moving out of my way. My drive to Philly…
One thing I’ve learned in my 15+ years of PR is that as professionals, we’re skilled at changing our focus at the drop of a hat. Sometimes it’s necessary to go from pitching a feel-good story to crisis mode in…
– Maggie MacDonald Like many of my college classmates, I live with constant apprehension about the future. We worry if we’re choosing the right major and whether our career choice will lead to professional success and personal satisfaction. I decided…
–Blair Kahora Cardinal & Megan Keohane People who are Type A are like vegans or hipsters—they’re confident in their Type A-ness and everyone around them knows it. Then there are others who are a mix of Type A and Type…
-Katie Dillon As a very determined and decisive student entering my first year of college, I thought I had my whole plan figured out. Tinged with a bit of naivety, I embarked on my journey studying at a very global-centric…