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I'm considering adding PR to my list of majors. Would Journalism and PR go well together?
 
Ridiculously well, frieda. I'm in my 4th year majoring in Journalism with focus on PR. It's all about making your writing the best it can be, and also communicating with journalists (with regards to media relations and such...) :smile:
 
Yes considering PR consists of some journalism aka writing press releases, etc.
 
^ That is good to know because I am currently majoring in Journalism and was thinking I might major in PR as well.
 
Personally, I wouldn't major in both because I know if you major in PR, there is going to be a journalism course in it. So it's kind of like adding extra baggage, you know? Either or degrees can lead to a career in PR. If anything, I'd do PR with a minor in Marketing or vice versa. That's just me, though! :smile:
 
At least at my university, PR majors only take one specific journalism course. Thanks for the suggestions, all!
 
interesting thread! i'm starting uni soon in aug this year and was thinking of majoring in journalism/publishing and maybe couple with PR too. great information here! x)
cheers!
 
katherine said:
Personally, I wouldn't major in both because I know if you major in PR, there is going to be a journalism course in it. So it's kind of like adding extra baggage, you know? Either or degrees can lead to a career in PR. If anything, I'd do PR with a minor in Marketing or vice versa. That's just me, though! :smile:
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I agree and I'd even go as far as saying you don't have to major in journalism or PR to get a job in the industry. I've been representing consumer brands for a PR firm for over a year and majored in marketing. It definitely helps if you know someone...do a little PR for yourself and set up some informational interviews w/ ppl on the inside before you apply. I don't know about other firms, but my company prefers to higher based on referrals and they offer pretty nice reward bonuses to provide incentive. :wink:
 
Hello everyone!

I'm interviewing Melissa Davis Co-Owner of Ruby PR. Ruby PR is a Boutique PR agency specializing in Fashion/Beauty related fields. Aside from starting her own PR agency Melissa has also been a Fashion Editor for Harper's BAZAAR, Mademoiselle, and Lucky Magazine.

Wondering if anybody had any questions that they would like me to ask her.. whether it be about the Fashion Magazine industry or her startup PR boutique.. anything.. let me know by this Tuesday June 3 2008 !

And be sure to check up on my blog for her interview and answers to your questions!
 
Bumping this up :smile:

FashionMaganista that sounds great! Someone really should take the opportunity to think of some good questions :smile:
 
FashionMaganista said:
Hello everyone!

I'm interviewing Melissa Davis Co-Owner of Ruby PR. Ruby PR is a Boutique PR agency specializing in Fashion/Beauty related fields. Aside from starting her own PR agency Melissa has also been a Fashion Editor for Harper's BAZAAR, Mademoiselle, and Lucky Magazine.

Wondering if anybody had any questions that they would like me to ask her.. whether it be about the Fashion Magazine industry or her startup PR boutique.. anything.. let me know by this Tuesday June 3 2008 !

And be sure to check up on my blog for her interview and answers to your questions!
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Oooohh so much to ask...but here are a few off the top of my head:

How do you recruit new talent and what is the most important thing you're looking for in candidates AE and below?

What do you miss about being a fashion editor?

How are you incorporating new media strategies to better reach the Gen Y audience? How important are blogs vs traditional print publications?

What is your dream client and why?
 
Hello Everyone in Pr world!!

Just got done with my interview with Melissa Davis.. and must say she was exciting.. especially hearing her knowledge of both the Fashion Editorial world and Fashion PR. I would like everyone to know that I will be posting the answers to your questions soon and very soon. ( also!!! if anyone has any last minute questions... shoot them to me and ill get them answered...)

ciao!
 
FashionMaganista - I'd love to hear about Ruby PR and what kind of things you do and how you're liking it. Update us!
 
I am confused about when it comes to PR. Is it just a course or is there a certain degree? Would you need a degree? Because from what it seems PR seems like something you don't necessarily need to go to school for.
Btw, I love this thread! I've heard of PR but never dove into it until now. It seems really interesting and fun to do!
 
PR deals with many areas so academically options are endless. Many people opt to take the PR degree route which some schools do offer (or Communications degree with an emphasis in PR) others opt to just take Communications. Also some might take Journalism which seems to go hand in hand with PR. Again you could take something like Business, English, even Psychology could benefit you in PR, so there's not really one route to take. What's most important is to have a bachelors and internship experience.
 
^^^^Spot on!
I didn't focus on PR or journalism in college and have been working in PR over a year and LOVE it! In fact, I spent my first three years as an economics major...ugh...then switched to a general marketing communications degree. I've carved out a niche in my company as a trend specialist so I get to present fun things like the Fashion Spot forums to clients/colleagues and discuss relevant business applications (e.g. the importance of engaging in online communities).

Just a heads up...there are a lot of glamorous benefits that come with working in PR (depending on who you're doing it for)...but it generally doesn't pay any better than other marketing jobs. On the West Coast, PR Coordinators start at $30,000 per year give or take a couple thousand. That said, I suggest starting out at an agency b/c they offer more of a learning platform to grow from. Also...benefits are usually great and you'll get experience with different clients.

Love this thread by the way...it's a combo of my two passions! Fashion and PR! :smile::smile::smile:
 
Hello clutch22, how did you get into the Fashion PR Industry? I have a degree in business too, and MAYBE lol I would try getting into one of those PR firms. I didn't do an internship either. I live in New York City.

They start with $30,000 when does a person get a raise?

Any tips?

Thanks
 
Having done two internships with a public relations agency that handled La Perla and La Senza lingerie accounts while I was in school, I can say that fashion pr is physically exhausting. Endless planning of fashion shows, product launches, acting all smiley to lifestyle,fashion and business media, while creating hype over something out of nothing and using the same terms(tasteful,intimate,perfection,soft,luxurious,silky,creamy,sensuous,sinewy,irresistible) I think I've almost ran out of words to describe clothing lol
 
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