These are the top 10 things I learned in Barbara Nixon's PRCA 2330 class. (Intro to PR)

1. Top 10 Things I Learned in
PRCA 2330
By Sarah K. Farmer

2. #10. I have learned how to create a
blog
• In the world of Public Relations, blogging is a wonderful to
way to:
• 1.) Get your name out there on google.com.
• 2.) Let others know your opinions on events happening in the
media.
• 3.) Show the world you are up to date on situations in the
media.
• 4.) Staying in touch with others views.

3. #9. I have learned how to use Twitter.
• Twitter is a way to stay up to date on current
events. There are constantly people tweeting
about what is going on in the news.
• Twitter is also a great way to network with
other people in the public relations industry.

4. #8. I have learned that after any
interview/presentation you should
send a hand written thank you note.
• Barbara Nixon has taught me that it is very
professional and quite customary to write a
thank you note after an interview or
presentation.
• When you send a thank you note after a job
interview, it helps give your name a good
reputation.

5. #7. I have learned that staying up to
date on current events is essential.
• In the field of public relations, it is essential to
stay up to date on events happening in the
world.
• You always want to be prepared to give your
opinion on a current event.

6. #6. I have learned that technology is
PR’s best friend.
• Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, PROpenMic, Vi
meo, SlideShare, podcasts, etc.
• All of these are key ways to communicate in
today’s face paced world in the field of PR.

7. #5. I have learned that there are many
Professional PR Organizations
• PRSA- Public Relations Society of America
• PRSSA- Public Relations Student Society of
America
• IABC- International Association of Business
Communicators
• IPRA- International Public Relations
Association
• Along with CASE, NSPRA, and a few more…

8. #4. I have learned that PR has been
around for ages.
• For some reason, I was under the impression
that public relations was something that was
considered to be a “new” field.
• While it isa majorthat is recently being offered
at colleges and universities, it has been
around since ancient times.

9. #3. I have learned that there is a
difference between a PR department
and a PR firm
• PR Department- An organization that goes by
many names (Ex: corporate
communications, communications, corporate
affairs, investor relations, public
affairs, marketing communications, etc.)
• PR Firm- Referred to as “agencies” in a firm
that specifically hires out employees to
conduct PR situations with other companies.

10. #2. I have learned that there is a
process to effective PR
• 1.) Research
• 2.) Planning
• 3.) Communication
• 4.) Evaluation

11. #1. I have learned that public relations
is a field that I definitely want to enter.
• It has taken me a while to decide what major I
wanted to graduate with. Recently, I chosen
public relations.
• After this Intro to PR class, I have realized that
this is undoubtedly what I want to do.

12. Some links that enhance your social
media situation!
• www.twitter.com
• www.wordpress.com
• www.facebook.com
• www.youtube.com
• www.vimeo.com
• www.slideshare.com
• www.PROpenmic.com