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19K and Counting: Advertising Management Student Builds a Personal Social Media Brand

With a passion for content creation, Landon Sundelius is making the most of his time at MSU, online and off By: Johanna Williams Landon Sundelius, a senior advertising management student, has been…

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Advertising on Ice: How One Spartan Balances Sports and Social Media

Ad management student, Erin Schlie, shares how she juggles being on the D1 women’s hockey team with academics By: Ellie Henry For Michigan State University senior, Erin Schlie, life is a balancing…

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PR Major Brings Creativity and Content Creation Skills to Her Sorority’s Executive Board

Meryl Plante uses her role to enhance Alpha Chi Omega’s brand while preparing for a future in public relations By: Makayla LeRoux Public Relations Major, Meryl Plante, serves as vice president of…

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Ad Creative Grad, Kyra Dutkiewicz, Says “Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”

By: Chloe Hargreaves “Get comfortable being uncomfortable because growth happens when you challenge yourself the most,” said Kyra Dutkiewicz, spring 2025 advertising creative and graphic design graduate. For Dutkiewicz, this mindset has…

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Faculty Perspective: DEI’s Role During Times of Polarization

With polarization in electorate and consumer groups, ADPR assistant professor, Dr. Luke Capizzo, explores how PR pros reinforce the need for diverse contribution, messaging and advocacy By: Jaylen Baker A Moment of…

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Pirouettes and Public Relations: Sophie Wirth’s Life in the Spotlight

By: Lily Sacco Sophie Wirth is a public relations major at Michigan State University and a proud member of the MSU Dance Team. Whether she’s performing under stadium lights or giving a…

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From Student to Supporter: Laura Murphy Repays MSU for Establishing Her Career

Ad alum and Google senior sales consultant, Murphy, is investing in next-gen Spartans via mentorship, class visits and more By: Alaina Nofar Laura “La” Murphy, a Michigan State University advertising alumna, exemplifies…

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How Ad Mgmt Student, Parker Rafferty, Used Knowledge from Classes to Help Launch a Thriving Business

By: Alexandra Kujala Parker Rafferty, a junior studying advertising management, has proven that the principles learned in the classroom can be applied to real-world entrepreneurial ventures. Rafferty played a pivotal role in…

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From Podcasting to PR: How Allie Siarto Built a Career in Digital Media

MSU AD+PR Professor of Practice Shapes the Digital Media Landscape Through Photography, Entrepreneurship and Teaching By: Allisa Sigmon In 2003, Allie Siarto began her journey as a student at Michigan State University.…

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MSU Ad Creative Student, Emelia Moore, Discusses Influencers’ Impact in Advertising

By: Jenna Kuzmicz The impact of influencers has become significant in the past decade. Influencers’ role in advertising has become customary in modern marketing. MSU advertising creative student, Emelia Moore, is connecting…

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MSU PR-Journalism-Poli-Sci Alumnus, Jack Harrison Chose Public Relations

How Harrison found his role combining his knowledge and experience with MSU University Communications and Marketing By: Cameron Soentgen Jack Harrison never planned on being a Spartan, but after he attended Michigan…

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Advertising Management Student, Riley Weigand, Discovers Program Flexibility Through Denver Sales Internship

By: Johanna Williams Riley Wiegand, MSU advertising management student, has discovered the diverse opportunities in her program. In the summer before her senior year, Wiegand headed to Denver as a sales intern…