http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org TGC - California State University, Chico Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:47:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whoops, there goes another one. After releasing my hand and placing it back onto my camera, I quickly realized I barely heard his name. I am positive I heard a ‘J’ sound, so we’ll go with ‘John.’ John’s eyes were dressed with black, square-framed lenses, and he towered over ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/12/my-friend-john/ Networking. I remember the first time someone mentioned the word to me. It is perhaps the best way to land that long-desired job after graduation, but many people do not know what to do or how to start. I used to think it was nothing more than a lot of schmoozing up ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/08/networking-not-just-some-schmoozing-event/ Children are often asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  Now those words should be directed at the 20-somethings that are increasingly filling college classes. For them, the question is no longer, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Those words should be rephrased to, “What do ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/08/death-of-an-ad-man/ Despite what my grandma thinks, I’m not perfect. I make mistakes just like everyone else. But as editors, we’re supposed to be the ones to find the mistakes. We’re supposed to know all the rules, find all the errors and make the articles or stories or whatever else perfect. And ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/05/editors-need-editing-too/ Last week was very busy for all of our account teams but especially for our consultants planning the grand opening ceremony for Catalyst Domestic Violence Services' new transitional housing facility, HAVEN. The ceremony was Feb. 26, and as the day came closer, last minute preparations needed to be completed. But their work paid off in ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/04/catalyst-account-team-facilitates-successful-grand-opening/ A relationship is like the construction of a bridge. It takes time and hard work to construct, but it must be built with a solid foundation. As the years go on, work must be done to keep the bridge looking its best. The Golden Gate Bridge always looks so mesmerizing, ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/03/i%e2%80%99d-like-to-make-a-toast%e2%80%a6/ As a situation unfolds, it is easy to sit back and pass judgment about how it is handled and what the person or organization has done, both right and wrong. Studying public relations has made me accustomed to looking at situations, such as the one Tiger Woods is currently going through, ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/03/03/intersection-of-sports-fan-and-pr-student/ [caption id="attachment_578" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The unveiling of the River Voices exhibit that uses photography to showcase the Sacramento River and its diverse role in the region."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_577" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Photographer Geoff Fricker stands beside the River Voices exhibit, which he did the photography for, at the Gateway Science Museum. "][/caption] [caption ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/02/24/gateway-science-museum-media-day/ Before I applied to colleges, there were two words that always got my heart racing: career fair. And to my horror, I found myself in the middle of one while visitng California State University, Chico. So to escape the dreadful event, I joined a tour that just happened to be ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/02/19/a-wrong-turn-into-the-right-career/ For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for the written word. There’s something so intriguing and powerful about black typeface on a crisp piece of white paper. While this may seem weird, people in the communications industries know what I’m talking about. It’s like the notes a ... http://tehamagroupcommunications.prblogs.org/2010/02/18/painting-with-words-i-am-a-future-artist-i-am-a-future-public-relations-professional/