Tuesday 30 July 2013
PR 3 - CHARITY BOOK DRIVE
The Soweto Kliptown Youth Centre has been a core part of their community for many years. Unfortunately, their library has suffered greatly, and their book and stationary stocks have reached an all-time low.
The Boston Media House Public Relations 3 students need your help to uplift the entire community. All you need to do is bring any old books and stationary to the Boston Media House parking lot every Wednesday, between 10:00 and 13:00, from the 31st July to 28th August.
If you have nothing to donate, you may still help out by donating R10, which will be used to buy books and stationary.
We accept textbooks, children’s books, novels, dictionaries, thesauruses, exercise books and encyclopaedias. Please no adult content. Help us reach our goal of 5000 books.
Also, if you have any information regarding companies who are willing to donate to the cause, please leave the companies information below in the comment section, as well as your twitter handle, if possible.
For more information and to track our progress, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BostonMediaHouseBookDriveSowetoKliptownYouthCentre, follow them on twitter at @carikever, or read the posters located around the campus.
Wednesday 24 July 2013
PR internships: Making the most of your time
“Internships are a learning experience,” writes Ashley Manz for Beckerman PR. And she’s right. At the same time, no two internships are the same. While one can be a pleasant experience, another may leave you thinking twice about joining the PR world.
By Darren Gilbert
This is why you need to know what you’re getting yourself into before you decide to accept an internship. With that in mind, here are three quick tips for you to keep in mind.
Get involved
No matter what you experience is with PR, as Manz writes above, an internship is all about learning as much as you can. That means that you need to treat every opportunity like gold.
“Don’t have any work to do? Seek people out instead of waiting for a project to be dropped on your desk,” writes writes Erin Hartwig, an intern at The Hoffman Agency on PR Daily. It’s not about looking busy but actually being busy. “I would rather be involved with multiple projects and multiple deadlines than be sitting at my desk attempting to look busy,” adds Hartwig.
James Mignano, an intern at Carestream Health at the time of writing his piece for PR Daily, agrees: Good interns listen to their supervisors and help with whatever tasks they can. Great interns go above and beyond that.” Aim to be that great intern.
Ask questions
There are no silly questions. While this may be a cliché, it’s one that always needs to be kept in mind and especially when referring to an internship. “Through the three internships I have had, I have found that asking questions is the biggest key to learning,” writes Manz. “An internship experience is supposed to benefit you and your employer (which means they really do want to help you).”
It’s a point with which Hartwig agrees: “Asking questions shows that you are involved in the process and are eager to learn. No one wants a sponge who just sits there absorbing everything.” This also shows that you are willing to help out, which can go a long way in helping you to open more doors and possibly a permanent position.
At the same time, one can never ask enough questions. As Hartwig further points out – and this is something I believe in too – by questioning your work, you are showing that are not just accepting what is to be done but also critically thinking about it.
Get dirty
While this point is similar to the point above about getting involved, there is also a different. ‘Get dirty’ by doing all the tedious work that no one is interested in. As Hartwig points out, while such projects may prove to be hard word, you will be rewarded. “By showing that you can put in the hours and deliver a high-quality product, you will surely receive something more enjoyable and challenging to tackle.”
At the same time, help where you can. Mignano advises that you attend as many meetings possible. Not only will this help you to begin to understand the business but it also shows initiative on your part. And who knows, it might be the different between asking you to stay on or leave once your internship is done.
This is why you need to know what you’re getting yourself into before you decide to accept an internship. With that in mind, here are three quick tips for you to keep in mind.
Get involved
No matter what you experience is with PR, as Manz writes above, an internship is all about learning as much as you can. That means that you need to treat every opportunity like gold.
“Don’t have any work to do? Seek people out instead of waiting for a project to be dropped on your desk,” writes writes Erin Hartwig, an intern at The Hoffman Agency on PR Daily. It’s not about looking busy but actually being busy. “I would rather be involved with multiple projects and multiple deadlines than be sitting at my desk attempting to look busy,” adds Hartwig.
James Mignano, an intern at Carestream Health at the time of writing his piece for PR Daily, agrees: Good interns listen to their supervisors and help with whatever tasks they can. Great interns go above and beyond that.” Aim to be that great intern.
Ask questions
There are no silly questions. While this may be a cliché, it’s one that always needs to be kept in mind and especially when referring to an internship. “Through the three internships I have had, I have found that asking questions is the biggest key to learning,” writes Manz. “An internship experience is supposed to benefit you and your employer (which means they really do want to help you).”
It’s a point with which Hartwig agrees: “Asking questions shows that you are involved in the process and are eager to learn. No one wants a sponge who just sits there absorbing everything.” This also shows that you are willing to help out, which can go a long way in helping you to open more doors and possibly a permanent position.
At the same time, one can never ask enough questions. As Hartwig further points out – and this is something I believe in too – by questioning your work, you are showing that are not just accepting what is to be done but also critically thinking about it.
Get dirty
While this point is similar to the point above about getting involved, there is also a different. ‘Get dirty’ by doing all the tedious work that no one is interested in. As Hartwig points out, while such projects may prove to be hard word, you will be rewarded. “By showing that you can put in the hours and deliver a high-quality product, you will surely receive something more enjoyable and challenging to tackle.”
At the same time, help where you can. Mignano advises that you attend as many meetings possible. Not only will this help you to begin to understand the business but it also shows initiative on your part. And who knows, it might be the different between asking you to stay on or leave once your internship is done.
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Media Law Info
Assessment: Class test 1
Date: 5 August 2013
Time: During Class time
Duration: 45 minutes
Marks: 35
Scope: pages 1 - 69
Format: Short and long questions
The Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011
Thursday 18 July 2013
PR 3 Students spend 67 minutes celebrating Mandela's birthday!
The PR 3 students at Boston Media House Sandton went crazy on Thursday 18 July! They took empty cans and started to collect small change around campus in a hectic 67 minutes that saw students "attacking" students and lecturers alike for change.
The project was a massive success with people not only donating small change but also clothing that will all be donated to a local charity.
The project was a massive success with people not only donating small change but also clothing that will all be donated to a local charity.
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