BetterPR

Better PR is a podcast for public relations practitioners who are looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a new practitioner, mid-career or senior practitioner, we’ll have fabulous discussions that will reignite your love of PR and the power of Accreditation in Public Relations.

BetterPR is brought to you by Renown Health, In Plain Sight Marketing and the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Our goal is to advance the field of public relations by having frank and honest conversations with PR professionals. Discussing topics such as the APR process, different aspects of PR, war stories and experiences from the field, and a myriad of other topics.

The Power of Ethics and Advocacy in Public Relations with Alison Gaulden, APR, Fellow PRSA

Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of BetterPR, we dive into one of the most crucial aspects of public relations: ethics and advocacy. Join host Kathie Taylor, APR, as she sits down with Alison Gaulden, APR, Fellow PRSA, a seasoned public relations professional and professor at the University of Nevada, Reno's Reynolds School of...

Learning When to Pivot: University of Nevada, Reno PRSA's Bateman Competition Team

Jul 17, 2024

In this episode, our guests from the 2024 University of Nevada, Reno PRSSA Bateman team talk about the study of public relations in a pressure cooker!. Join Heather Saxe, Hunter Ramberg, and Jace Ouchida as they share their ability to pivot during the recent competition. From brainstorming sessions to final...

Externships - Great Insight from KPS|3

Apr 30, 2024

In the episode, our guests, Julie Ardito, APR, Olive Giner, and Daphne Arreola Gonzalez, share their invaluable experiences and insights into how the externship at KPS3 has opened doors and expanded horizons. Hear from a recent student extern, an extern who worked their way up from extern to account coordinator to...

Award Winning Campaigns

Apr 3, 2024

In this episode, Kathie Taylor, APR, introduces a panel of PR practitioners who will do a deeper dive into their award-winning campaigns: Bethany Drysdale, Media and Communications Manager for Washoe County talking about an election night crisis, Jen Eastwood, PR Director at Good Giant talking about the Reno Rodeo, and...

Understanding Military and Federal Public Relations

Sep 18, 2023

In this episode, April Conway, MBA, APR, Public Affairs Officer for the Reno Housing Authority, guest hosts as Deidre Forster, Media Operations Manager for the National Guard Bureau, and Captain Emerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer for the Nevada National Guard speak about their experiences working in PR for the...