The Random Ramblings of Lauren

One of the most important things I've learnt from studying Public Relations is the value of managing time effectively and organising tasks thoroughly. Without a systematic and methodical level of preparation into any assignment, one can find themselves flailing like a fish out of water. This not only applies to the application of knowledge during studies and assessments, but will also be crucial in future careers. It goes without saying that students who are adequately prepared for lectures and seminars, are likely to achieve to a higher standard than those who do not. But never has this been more apparent than in Public Relations, when the error of being unprepared can lose not only the business of a possible commissioning company, but also the reputation of the PR Corporation as a whole. There are several fundamentals that one should be aware of when taking part in a pitch for Public Relations. I found a great article which helps with this, on INC. website… ...

So, as promised, here is a quick break down of the material our group covered in a mock pitching presentation our group performed. We created a hypothetical PR company, known as 'JLV Public Relations', and pitched a campaign to boost the interest of a new product on behalf of local I.T company 'QuickFixI.T'. Below are the speech notes I used to present our campaign. Just wanted to share, to help out those struggling to know what to cover or how to do it! Hope this helps. Thanks for reading, over and out. ABOUT US: - Local PR team at the University Of Lincoln, but we also branch out as a commercial agency - Young team of public relations consultants and are experienced in attracting young people to the university - Provide PR support to key partners - Work mainly on projects that benefits both the company and our students / university - This includes providing information to students on a range of topics such as technology finance and health. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR Y...