I'm currently in a class called "Interactive Media & Storytelling," which has been an interesting and strange journey so far. However, as I was reading a chapter in my game design book by Jesse Schell tonight (the art of game design), he made a point that stuck with me. He said that out of all … Continue reading Listening
Digital learning: a snapshot
I am plugging along in school, and I wanted to share with you a snapshot of a typical evening at Queens. Tonight in my comm601 class, which is really the introductory class to this program, we are expanding our digital literacy through a blogging workshop. Here you see fellow student Jennifer sharing her expertise. We … Continue reading Digital learning: a snapshot
Representing Me, Visually
As part of the Organizational and Employee Identity course that I am just about to wrap up (through the MACOMM program at Queens University - which I think you can tell that I love so far), we were challenged to create a "visual representation of your professional identity by creating a personal infographic 'resume' and … Continue reading Representing Me, Visually
Review: The End of Business As Usual
I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Organizational and Strategic Communication through Queens University's Knight School of Communication (long name, isn't it?). To complement my course in Strategic Communication: Analysis and Theory, I recently purchased Brian Solis' newest book, The End of Business as Usual. I have yet to read his other works in … Continue reading Review: The End of Business As Usual
Breathe.
Public relations and the communications industry should take a lesson from yoga. We need more balance, more stretching and most of all, don't forget to breathe. Photo credit
Frustration Overturned
It happened again. I overheard a seasoned communications professional say, "she's young, so she gets all that social media stuff." Seriously? I feel like a broken record - just because we have new communications tools (digital media, new media, social media...) doesn't mean that basic communications strategy has changed. And it's about much more than … Continue reading Frustration Overturned
Haiti
This coming week, I will be blogging live from Haiti over at PMBCinHaiti.wordpress.com. I'm going with a group of 8 to build homes to help in Haiti's relief efforts. Would love to hear from you.
Thinking bigger, thanking bigger
“I dare you to think bigger, to act bigger, and to be bigger. I dare you to think creatively. I dare you to lead and inspire others. I dare you to build character. I dare you to share. And I promise you a richer and more exciting life if you do!” - William Danforth … Continue reading Thinking bigger, thanking bigger
Top Quality Influencers
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -- Maya Angelou Someone recently asked me about my personal media relations strategy. For me, it's all about quality vs. quantity. This is one of the areas where I see … Continue reading Top Quality Influencers
A New Path
During this season of thanks and celebration, I am thrilled to announce that today I am joining an extremely talented team at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont as their newest Public Relations and Promotions Manager. I look forward to helping tell the story of Goodwill's commitment to changing lives through the power of work. … Continue reading A New Path
Backstage Communications 