Driven By Purpose Recap

The ADPR department has been hard at work putting on this virtual webinar series meant to form discussions amongst industry professionals around how purpose plays a huge role in the industries of advertising and PR. Notable contributors include program manager for ADPR Missy Hill, Jim Black of Grady Productions, president of Atlanta Image Arts and Hearst…

Driven by Purpose with Catherine Blades & Brad MacAfee

Author Recognition: Melanie Velasquez In the virtual webinar, Catherine Hernandez Blades from Aflac with Brad MacAfee from Global Impact Relations Network provided exquisite insight into what it means to be “Driven by Purpose.”  Brad MacAfee opens and points out 64% of primary adults say companies should aim to make the world a better place. More…

Intern Spotlight – Allie Bunting

Background Allie Bunting is majoring in Public Relations and earning certificates in New Media and Music Business. Though she is in her last undergraduate semester at UGA, she will be continuing with Double Dawgs to obtain a Masters in Integrated Communications. Hailing from Peachtree City, where you can drive a golf cart anywhere you want…

Senior Spotlight – Ashlyn Kloda

Name Ashlyn Kloda Hometown  Cumming, GA Majors/Certificate: Public Relations and International Affairs; New Media Certificate Campus involvement  Throughout my time at the University of Georgia, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to get involved in several organizations that have helped me build my skills in the communications field. I currently serve as the Project Manager for…

Senior Spotlight – Eva Whitley

Name: Eva Whitley Hometown: Canton, GA Major: Advertising Campus involvement: I was the Director of Corporate Engagement for my marketing fraternity, Pi Sigma Epsilon. I was also a Fellow in the Institute of Leadership Advancement and volunteer with Extra Special People as a mentor got the People as a mentor for the Piranha swim team. Additionally,…

AdPR’s Executive Advisory Council guides students to “Being Job Ready”

AdPR’s Executive Advisory Council participated in a panel, “Being Job Ready” to provide advice to AdPR juniors and seniors as they plan for their future beyond graduation. Topics covered included, 1) resume writing – how to stand out among the rest, 2) interviewing – how to put your best foot forward, 3) leadership – once you have the job,…

Jessica Story – Grady Grit

We are so proud of Jessica Story, one of this year’s ADPR Department interns, for being showcased on Grady Grit. She adds value and dedication to everything she does and we look forward to seeing where her accomplishments take her. Here’s the post from Grady college: Why did you choose Grady??   I chose Grady simply because…

AdPR Students Tour Silicon Valley

Just a few weeks ago, AdPR students spent the week in Silicon Valley and at San Francisco Tech firms.  Hosted by chief marketing officer at eBay, Suzy Deering (ABJ ’92), students stopped at eBay, Pinterest, Facebook, the Verizon innovation center, Google and Twitter.  Students took tours of the facilities and attended a variety of presentations…

AdPR Students Tour D.C.

Grady College made its annual visit to Washington, D.C. the week of Jan. 27, 2020. This trip gives students the opportunity to learn about the market in D.C. and to gain a competitive edge in pursuing careers in our nation’s capital.  A dozen AdPR students spent a week in the city this year, learning from…

Senior Spotlight – Kayla Nichols

We will be kicking off our spring semester with one of our amazing seniors, Kayla Nichols! Continue to read to learn more about Kayla’s experience as a Grady Public Relations student. Hometown:  Fayetteville, Georgia Major/ Minors: Master’s in advertising and public relations Bachelor’s in public relations  Communication studies minor New media certificate Campus involvement: I…