In 2009-2010, I was a senior at Marshall University in the throes of my first-ever public relations campaign. While overwhelming and stressful at times, I can say that I enjoyed every minute of it. Along with my fellow students, I learned how to craft a campaign from start to finish, raising more than $10,000 for a local nonprofit organization along the way.

What I Learned During My College Experience

Throughout all the stressful days and what felt like endless nights, the Marshall University class of 2020 finally made it! Although we may not be able to walk across the stage with our classmates, it is still a time of celebration and reflection!

So as my time as a Public Relations student at Marshall University quickly comes to an end, I wanted to use one of my last blog posts as an intern at Hourglass Media to reflect on my experiences as a student.

Public RelationsKaylin R. StatenMay 7, 2020Hourglass Mediapublic relations, abbey vidrine, intern, hourglass omnimedia, hourglass media, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, marshall university, undergraduate, bachelor of arts

Top PR Trends to Watch in 2020

Coming into the third month of 2020, it makes me wonder what lies ahead for the PR world. What will be the next big thing in this industry? Public relations trends are ever-changing, as is the world as a whole. So as a PR professional, it’s always good to stay ahead of the game. So, here are some trends that I see changing the PR playbook in 2020.

Public RelationsKaylin R. StatenMarch 19, 2020Hourglass Mediapublic relations, PR, marketing, social media, storytelling, marshall university, abbey vidrine, hourglass media, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, trends

Let's Get To Know Abbey!

On January 13, our team gained a new member! We are excited to welcome Abbey Vidrine, Marshall University senior public relations student to Hourglass Media! This week, we’re getting to know the newest face #behindthehourglass! Stay tuned — because Abbey will be at the helm of MANY blog posts during this Spring 2020 semester!

Behind the Hourglass, Introverted Media Darling, Public RelationsKaylin R. StatenJanuary 30, 2020Hourglass Mediaintern, abbey vidrine, hourglass omnimedia, hourglass media, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, public relations, marshall university