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When we talk about public relations, the focus is often on the external, such as managing media relations, shaping public perception, and crafting compelling narratives for audiences. But what many overlook is that the heart of any successful PR strategy starts within - internal communications.
My name is Jaliyah Webb, and I’m 16 years old. I recently completed an internship at PRMR Inc. Public Relations Consultants from August 6 to August 30, which was an insightful experience. Here's a look back at my journey and what I've learned along the way.
The start of a new year is a perfect time for companies to take a step back, evaluate their performance, and set targets for the upcoming year. These objectives should not only be related to financial outcomes but also to the image the company portrays to the public. This is where public relations can play a significant role.
Communication is as much non-verbal as it is verbal. Numerous books have been written about this subject and it is amazing what research has revealed.
As a communications consultant, have you ever walked into a meeting with a business and at the end of your pitch been asked – “What is the ROI if we utilise your services?”
In Barbados, in secondary school we are required to select subjects early; know and stick to a particular career path, all at the tender age of 13 or 14 despite having no world experience and certainly as the old people would say ‘never even seen a star pitch.’ For students like I was, who were unsure what they wanted to do but felt uncompelled to follow a traditional career as a lawyer, doctor or accountant; this decision probably did not come until late.
It seems like everybody and everything is on Facebook. From Farmer’s Choice to more upscale brands like BMW, Cartier etc.
Goodbye to Adrian Randall a steward in the fight against Heart Disease in Barbados. It’s paradoxical that what would eventually take his life was complications from this disease since he had made the fight against heart disease and strokes his passion since he and his late wife retired to Barbados.
Having met Randall while working on the Nation’s Healthy Lifestyle Program years ago, I found him to be a very thorough and professional individual. Adrian even had a stint on the board of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation. A true non-communicable disease champion, he will be missed by the fraternity.
"Communicate unto the other person that which you would want him to communicate unto you if your positions were reversed."
— Aaron Goldman
Last week’s total shut down of Internet services in Barbados through telecommunications provider LIME really made me think about how much communication is taken for granted!