The Power of Brand Collaborations

By Irene Phung   Looking for new ways to boost your Instagram engagement? One of the most popular ways to grow your platforms and promote your brand online is through collaborating with other brands. And you’re in luck because the holidays are quickly approaching and it is the perfect time to run one.  Not to […]

The Hidden Superpower of the Non-Expert

by Haleigh J. Kent-Bryant   I will never know more about economics than an economist. No matter how much I learn about medicine, a patient should not accept my knowledge in place of a doctor’s expertise. An engineer will always know more about their creations than I will. As communications professionals, we possess mastery in […]

5 Tips for a Successful Semester

by Taylor Love The beginning of a semester is always exciting. It brings new classes, connections, and opportunities (with PRLab being one of them). If you want to know how to succeed, take a look at these five tips on how to get started on the right foot this semester. Get to know your client […]

Can Owned Media Replace the Job’s of PR Professionals

By Danielle Padilla Let’s just say it — people don’t know what PR professionals do. PR practitioners often hear misconceptions like “It’s just social media, right?” or “You just make sure journalists write stories about your client.” The answer is yes, and no. There are so many more layers to a PR person’s job than what […]

The Role of Crisis Communication in the COVID-19 pandemic

By Anushka Singh  Over the past year, the coronavirus outbreak has created uncertainty, stress, emotional disruption, and more in the world. Businesses and organizations are struggling to provide their stakeholders with the appropriate set of resources to overcome the current crisis. During a crisis, effective communication is essential. Business leaders need to communicate with transparency […]

Investor Relations 101: A Brief View of IR

By Lisa Huang  The notion of communicating to investors is common among firms, but the Investor Relations (IR) profession emerged fairly recently. As a company goes public, Investor Relations practitioners serve as an essential bridge between the company and its investors. While doing an excellent job in IR can take time, here are six points […]

Combatting Zoom Fatigue During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Isabelle Fama It’s hard to believe that the U.S. has just reached its one-year Zoom-iversary. That is to say, it’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into isolation and sent school and work functions online. While staying connected through the digital sphere has been helpful, it has had harmful […]

Trends of Digital Marketing & Public Relations

By Somi Kwon As we enter a new era of advanced technology, much of media has made its way from paper to digital. For those in the public relations field, it is vital to know what the current trends are and what are the new ways to engage with the public. Before we dive into […]