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All content by Shannon Hancherick

Roaring Away

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor November 1, 2013

This time last week I was traveling to Philadelphia at attend my first PRSSA conference. On Friday, a mixer was held for all the students to attend and get to know each other. The other students and I dressed up and headed downstairs to the Millennium...

Presentations, with extra spice

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 28, 2013

When I started at Robert Morris University, I soon realized how many presentations I was going to be giving. I remember being  a freshman, scared out of my mind at the mere thought of getting up in front of my fellow students and giving a speech or presentation....

Life is defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 27, 2013

I ended my Saturday with the last session, which was about event planning. From Concept to Completion was hosted by Scott Mirkin from ESM Productions. If the students sitting on the floor was any indication, this session was packed. Clearly, event planning...

Passion is Beautiful

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 27, 2013

After I finished talking with Nicole Garner, I rushed to the next session. While I originally planned on attending a different session, I’d like to think fate brought me to this one. Yves Saint Laurent once said that the most beautiful makeup of a woman...

FAME: Fashion, Art, Music and Entertainment Public Relations

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 27, 2013

As soon as I read the description, I knew I had to attend FAME PR. This session was led by Nicole Garner, owner of The Garner Circle. The Garner Circle is a boutique Public Relations firm based in Atlanta with offices in New York and Los Angeles. They...

A Morning with Mary Henige

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 27, 2013

I woke up Saturday morning feeling refreshed and ready to dive in head first. After grabbing the ever so important Starbucks and grazing the continental breakfast, I headed to the keynote address. Given by Mary Henige, director of Social Media and Digital...

Big Ideas on a Small Budget

Shannon Hancherick, Contributor October 27, 2013

Soon after I arrived in Philadelphia on Friday I headed to my first session, Big Ideas on a Small Budget. This session was geared more towards PRSSA chapters planning events with little to no budgets. However, I saw it as an opportunity to learn more...