PR related blog comment

My first blog comment was on this blog

Being a new student studying public relations, I have come to realize and respect the need, and benefits of social media. In my opinion, social media has become a networking mecca. I will admit that I am not entirely sure if public relations is that path I want to go down, but if I choose to do so, social media will of course be a useful and innovative tool to help me stay one step ahead of the pack. The need to network in the field is crucial. With the many faces of public relations, social media has become a very necessary tool; the possibilities are not few and far between. I am looking forward to learning more about the role that social media plays in the public relations field, and the many useful ways to use it. Only time will tell, but I think social media is here to stay, might as well take advantage of it while we can

The Mystery that is PR

To be completely honest, when I first decided to take this class, I had almost absolutely no idea what Public Relations actually was or consisted of. Although I have only been to one class, I feel as if I’ve learned a lot. I never would have thought that there was so much depth to this field.

I am very curious to see what kind of career opportunities Public Relations has to offer. I am also taking a marketing course, and there are many similarities between the two.

I must admit, I always thought public relations, advertising, and marketing, were all pretty much one in the same. I’ve come to realize that, that is not the case at all. Although these three fields intertwine, they have many differences setting them apart from each other. I didn’t think there would be so much writing involved in public relations, and I clearly need to work on my skills as a writer. I also need to work on my networking and communication skills. 

I’m interested to learn, and indulge more into what public relations really is, how it works, and the best ways or scenarios to use it. I have always dreamed of working in the media, or in the music industry. How would I use it in these industries? How is it beneficial? Why would a big shot record company need a public relations professional? I hope this class will help me to better understand the field, and give me the skills, and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a public relations professional, if I choose to go down that road.