Archive for February, 2010

Notes: Indefinite Hiatus


2010
02.25

It’s been a really long time since I have updated the website and I would like apologise for that.

The long and short of it is my life has kind of turned upside down. This website was done as part of my Masters project. Something went seriously wrong because now I have to redo the whole project if I want to gain the Masters in journalism.

I found out around 10 days ago or so, and it really had me shellshocked and pretty cut up about it. I really loved this website and I still do, but what this means is I have to go back to the drawing board and start from scratch.

I have to go back to where I am from, Tanzania, for a short break but I hope to restart work on the website in several weeks (hopefully before May 2010).

I would like to sincerely say sorry to my subscribers for this. It’s extremely painful for me, but what I hope to do is reboot the whole site and do the concept again. I just want to pass my Masters but I also want to keep this thing going for as long as possible.

I did not want to reveal what happened but I know that I need to use this setback to come back harder the second time round.

Please hang in there — vox-popPRcareers will be back soon.

Are some sectors of PR more high-maintenance than others?


2010
02.11

I found this really interesting post about the merits of entertainment PR.

Deprived Dancer writes:

I understand that all public relations work does require professionals to be on their toes 24/7 to an extent but it seems as though this extent would be a little too high for me as entertainment PR professional. (more…)

Chart: Are there more Senior than Junior PR jobs?


2010
02.09

The key trend I have picked from this data is that senior PRs are being recruited and looked for. This is great news for veterans but what about privates wanting to jump into the PR game? I find it a little concerning because juniors being hired is always a good sign for employment, because it encourages more people to enter the industry.

Telephone: Is Following Up Necessary?


2010
02.08

My friend J believes in following up by telephone. She would always encourage me to do so when I was searching frantically for a job last November. I do think following up on the telephone is a good idea. You get your answers quicker — but do people find it annoying? I’d love to get some PRs perspective on this, because I did following up when I was applying for journalism jobs. (more…)

7 Questions: Kate Brindley, Head of Press at Liberty of London


2010
02.05

Kate Brindley with Stephen Ayres, head of menswear buying at Liberty

1) Liberty is one of those iconic London brands that you can’t miss . How does it feel to be head of press at a place that has stellar reputation for more than 100 years?
  
“It feels great! One of the many things I love about Liberty is we aren’t too seeped in our heritage – more we use it as a platform for innovation so although Liberty was founded in 1875 the approach we take to things is modern and fresh not formal and outdated.” (more…)