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MSU Student Brings Authenticity and Purpose to Client Projects at Bellwether PR

Siri Reed applies her coursework to media pitching, client outreach and strategic communication with support from MSU alumni By: Riley Robertson Public relations is the art of crafting stories, and for Michigan…

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ADPR Assistant Professor, Mengyan Ma, Ph.D., Says Social Media Shapes Adolescents’ Well-being

Ma examines influencer marketing’s impacts on young audiences and calls for more ethical, empathetic communication By: Yuxuan Zhu For ADPR assistant professor, Mengyan Ma, research is more than data and theories —…

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MSU Student, Paul Stallings, Puts Ad Creative Flair to His Topworks Studio Clothing Brand

Third-year, Stallings, shares how his coursework is shaping his creative hustle By: Jade Almon At Michigan State University, the advertising creative major is where art meets strategy — and for junior, Paul…

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Why No Experience is Ever Wasted: Lessons from ADPR Alum and Global CMO, Jacq Steele

ADPR welcomes Jacq Steele, Global CMO of Weiden+Kennedy, as the newest member of its Professional Advisory Board By: Ava Walker When Jacquline “Jacq” Steele graduated from Michigan State University in 2008, she…

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From Classroom to Client: How 42PointSEVEN Shapes Future AD+ PR Professional

MSU’s student-run agency gives real-world experience beyond graduation By: Kaylie Johnson The room is tense but filled with anticipation. A group of young creatives shuffle through slides, adjusting last-minute details before their…

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Ad Creative Student, Natalie Addicott, Turns Class Project into a Sustainable Fashion Statement

By: Kayla Riley For senior Natalie Addicott, creativity doesn’t stop when she leaves the classroom. As an advertising creative major with a minor in business, she consistently finds ways to connect her…

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Behind the Velvet Rope: Brian O’Connor on Managing PR for Hollywood’s Biggest Nights

PR alumnus’ career in entertainment PR is now a roadmap for students eyeing the industry By: Allisa Sigmon MSU PR alumnus, Brian O’Connor once stood behind the velvet ropes of the Golden…

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PR Student, Avery St. Lawrence, Finds Her Voice in the Courtroom

By: Lily Sacco When Avery St. Lawrence began her journey at Michigan State University, she didn’t expect that a major in public relations would set her on a path to law school.…

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Creating an Impressive Portfolio: Tips for Success

Advertising creative grad, Chloe Henshaw’s award-winning portfolio represents herself and her work By: Chloe Hargreaves When it comes to job searching, having an impressive portfolio can make all the difference. Whether applying…

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From Classroom to Boardroom: MSU Ad Mgmt Students Impress with Real-World Campaign for Rocket Mortgage

By: Alexandra Ostrowski In Michigan State University’s ADV 486: Integrated Campaigns course, advertising management students put their skills to the test in a capstone project. This is a final, real-world assignment that…

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Unlock What Recruiters Want

Ad mgmt alum and recruiter, Ally Sofia, gives her top tips on getting hired in ADPR By: Grace Riddering SourceLab Search senior recruiter, Ally Sofia, knows her way around the hiring process…

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How Triple-Employed-Honors-Ad Creative-Student Balances her Busy Schedule

Senior, Hadley Urrutia, gives her advice for how to not only survive, but thrive By: Sophia Tocco Hadley Urrutia is not your average college student. She juggles a full-time course load, three…