Blog about the Purpose of Blogging in PR....

Sounds Easy....Not so!
The purpose of blogging, in general, is to be able to share your thoughts and opinions about whatever you want, whenever you want.
In reference to the purpose of it in Public Relations...it's just the same!
Blogging allows you share with others what is going on the world that you may have read about, seen somewhere, or heard along the way.
Sharing PR blogs with other people can open up fields for discussions, debates and the opportunity to hear what other people have to say about the topic.
This then leads to you to the possibility of being able to have a better understanding of what you think you already know, see things from another perspective and increase your knowledge, all while still in a social environment.
When it comes to meetings to be held with departments there can be an influence created through blogging. It can also allow you to get the feeling of others before you jump in.
You can also have a feeling of control within what you are doing, as often you may not be able to get people to listen to you. Here, you are the master of the information and you can get a message across.
You would be amazed at the influence a little blogging in PR can have....
A good blog in PR may be shared by your readers with other people they blog with.
That means...the opening of new networks with people who have similar interests to you.
Where else can you really put an opinion forward about government, current issues, advertisements, products and more.
Social networking is a new and unique form of communication which has far preceded the old forms of msn and email as it is there for all to see. And you can add your own personal touch. If someone of any importance within a company can see your writing abilities or interesting thoughts it could even lead to a job opportunity.
It allows you to show links to other websites that may be of interest or in support of your blog. Get some people following your blogs and get known.
What a good opportunity to practice your writing skills.
In PR it is all about writing and if you cant write and interesting or effective blog, you need practice....and here it is!
Once really in the field of PR this also allows you to much more effectively reach an audience with what you are trying to achieve. Some people may be to busy to read the paper or listen to the radio, but may be sitting on their computer all day getting blogs, checking the net, doing searches and more, and all of a sudden, your message has reached a whole new audience, and in PR your job is to reach as many people as possible with the message you are trying to convey.

Review of CertIV Day 2

So....
Day 2...everyone seems a little more awake and comfortable today, good start!
Today we met Cathy, very interesting person. Graduate of Business majoring in Marketing, Certified Marketing Manager of Property Council WA, 16 years experience in the field, Winner 10 PCA awards, Winner of 40 under 40 award with WA Business News and many more personal achievements.
With Rebel's lust for the industry, degree in PR, fantastic consulting business Rebel Comminications (with a great website BTW!) and keen interest in Politics, Cathys wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, and Heathers life from marketing mad London, and years of teaching experience; we are on the path to success. I am excited to see what Tina has to offer tomorrow...
Induction today was ok, slightly repetitive, and a little informative. But nonetheless necessary.
And so it continues...

A bit about me

At 27, searching the soul for the future of my existence.
A lot of thought went into the choice of course for me. With a Diploma in Management from 7 years ago, it was time to get the brain pumping into something a little more interesting....PR! And with the Government having one of the most diabolical times, who could resist...who would have imagined it, Australia having it's very own takeover, from the very inside (seems a little hard to trust in a government that doesnt trust in itself, and what must the other countries like China think of us now!!!!!)
What an exciting time to get into PR.
After 6 years managing some of Perths best restaurants, accompanied by a great time doing events management and coordinating, both corporate and private, and almost 2 years in sales, this seems like the obvious choice.
I am very into dining out, good food, good wine and best held with good company. I love travel, theatre, boating and loving life in general; the face looks best when it's smiling, and it's hard to be sad with a smile on your dial! ;-)
I spent 2 months in London a couple of years ago, and while it was a beautiful and fun place to go, it really makes you appreciate what a lucky country we live and how amazingly untouched Perth still is (and hopefully stays for my lifetime!)
Some of the most interesting parts of the newspaper are right at the front...when people have their say....that's what this is. My own little have your say...Oh dear, not sure anyone actually asked to hear what I had to say, but this is my blog....so as suggested on the front page....not for the faint hearted.
I consider myself to very approachable, fun, down to earth, dynamic, and maybe even a little bit naughty if the situation requires, love to chat, and yeah, I might even lend an ear for someone who just has some stuff to get off their chest, and I am good at keeping secrets so I wont go blog it out on you!!!! LOL. Yee not judge if not wanting to be judged by others. Put out what you want back!
I look forward to sharing my thoughts out loud for anyone who wants to listen.....A. xx

Time to seen, heard and now read.....

Let's do it guys!

First Day in Cert IV PR

So with a lecturer called Rebel, this unit should be fun!

We rock it on Facebook, Wiki and now Blog!

Watch out world, hear come our thoughts out loud......