Ryan Nearing Camaraderie Versus Competition in PR I am a competitive person. Accomplishments and success excite me. I strive to find new opportunities and challenges. I am a compassionate person. People are my biggest inspiration. In everything I do, I consider others. These two statements may seem like contradictions; it’s impossible for them both to…
Sharon Cheung Each year, first-year public relations students at Algonquin College in Ottawa fundraise for a local charity of their choice. The two-year diploma program blends public relations theory with practical experience, including media and community relations, fundraising, and issues and crisis management. In addition, there are courses in advertising, desktop publishing, web design, photography, and business. This year’s…
Drew Casford Since, seemingly, before the dawn of time there has been a waging war between Journalists and Public Relations professionals. As a fresh-out-of-high-school Journalism student, I was young, impressionable and eager to learn. One of the first things I remember about J-School was learning about the evil and often ruthless world of Public Relations…
