Comments on: My Journey Into the PR Industry: How I Became a Philly PR Girl

By: Fabbiha Afrin

Fabbiha Afrin — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:13:22 +0000

Hello Stephany! I originally started off as a marketing major, but decided that it wasn’t for me. I did something very similar, and joined Temple’s ad club to gain a better understanding about the advertising industry. I have been an advertising major for three years now and am so much happier with what I do. I feel passionate about the work that I do and I am so glad you found that passion at Philly PR Girl. Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard but is so rewarding once you actually enjoy what you are doing. I think having a strong team allows us interns to have a way better experience at our jobs and I am so glad that you look up to the women you work with. I currently work for The Mann Center, and our marketing team has welcomed me with open arms. I am familiar with Philly PR Girl and am curious to know how your tasks look similar or different to mine. Congrats!

By: Hailee E Elko

Hailee E Elko — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:25:07 +0000

I’m so glad you’re enjoying your internship, Stephany! I transferred from the advertising world to the public relations world this semester too, and I’ve found it very fulfilling. Also, I have to say, that I fully agree with your point on staying up to date on news if you want to pitch properly! I’ve found that reporters are more likely to respond if you connect the story with something relevant in the news. One question for you. Where do you enjoy consuming news the most? I’ve been loving the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Washington Post, but I’m always looking to expand my publications. If you have any suggestions, please let me know! Otherwise, great work on this post. 🙂

By: Catherine Lane

Catherine Lane — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:00:51 +0000

I love the community that Philly PR Girl seems to create and how much you benefitted from it! I think the community in an internship, beyond creating connections in the professional world, is the best way to build confidence in what you are doing. I also had no idea I would be doing PR, as a production style person I never expected to fall in love with running different accounts on social media and creating calendars for future months, but I did. Because of that I completely resonated with your explanation of missing a spark in advertising, while I love the production side and found a spark there, combining the two created the true spark I needed, mixing production and PR. I also agree that knowing your clients is crucial when making a pitch and you explained it in the most succinct and perfect possible way to describe the need. The way you described Philly PR Girl makes it sound like such a beneficial place for so many interns in all different types of ways! Congratulations!