As the calendar is about to turn over into the 18th year of Culpwrit, I enjoyed looking back at all the posts of the past year and want to call your attention to the readers’ top 10 posts of 2025. I also want to thank the thousands of readers – mostly students and young…… Continue reading Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025
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Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
By Mike Santoro I recently had the privilege of attending an Economic Club of Chicago dinner that featured a conversation between Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks and United Airlines President Brett Hart. It was a masterclass in leadership and how to accelerate one’s career. Ricks was the featured speaker and shared candid insights from…… Continue reading Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
In Rapidly Changing Media Landscape, Relationships and Storytelling Matter
By Rob Hart I first spoke into a microphone as a professional broadcaster on April 22, 2000. It was the 10:30 p.m. newscast on WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee. It was the first step of a long journey in terrestrial radio. But the digital revolution was knocking on the door. Change has been the…… Continue reading In Rapidly Changing Media Landscape, Relationships and Storytelling Matter
What Hiring Managers Really Want to See on Your Resume and LinkedIn
By Sajan Prajapati In today’s competitive public relations job market, a resume and LinkedIn profile are not just summaries of your previous work; they are your first impression, your brand, and the keys to opening career doors. Hiring managers are bombarded with resumes for dozens, sometimes hundreds, of the same position. If you want…… Continue reading What Hiring Managers Really Want to See on Your Resume and LinkedIn
Behind the Screen: Exploring the World of Influencer Marketing
Social media influencers create and post content on social media, growing a large following. For brands, “influencers are a vehicle to their audiences,” says Jenny Heinrich, who has taught DePaul students about influencer marketing for six years. With over 25 years of experience, Heinrich is a Top 30 US Pioneer in Influencer Marketing. In…… Continue reading Behind the Screen: Exploring the World of Influencer Marketing
When You Get the Chance, Attend Your Class Reunion
As the reunion season moves into high gear, I was reminded this weekend about the importance of these rituals. My advice: When the opportunity arises, don’t miss yours! I returned to my high school reunion and picked up where I left off decades ago with classmates who – thanks to social media – have…… Continue reading When You Get the Chance, Attend Your Class Reunion
Leading the Battle Against Filler Words
By Tim Conway At age 63.5, my observations are blunt and biased. I’m okay with that reality. A conclusion — after being an Adjunct Faculty of “Public Speaking” along with Entrepreneurship judge, startup mentor and career coach — is that young professionals often sound Stupid (cap ‘S’). The reason: twenty-somethings over rely on filler…… Continue reading Leading the Battle Against Filler Words
Remembering Ebs: Charles ‘Chuck’ Ebeling
It’s safe to say that anyone who knew Chuck Ebeling loved him. His positive disposition and can-do spirit inspired his teams and those of us lucky to call him a friend. So, the Chicago PR community this week mourns his passing. Chuck and I last got together in his beloved adopted hometown of Lake…… Continue reading Remembering Ebs: Charles ‘Chuck’ Ebeling
Expectations vs Reality of Job Seekers
Navigating the job market can often feel like traversing a maze of conflicting expectations and realities, especially for students and young professionals pursuing careers in public relations. While aspiring PR professionals harbor certain expectations about the application process and workplace dynamics, the reality often diverges significantly from these ideals. One common area of disparity…… Continue reading Expectations vs Reality of Job Seekers
Top 10 Posts of 2023 Cap off 15th Year of Culpwrit
As my 15th year of being Culpwrit winds down, I enjoyed spending some time this weekend re-reading each and every post – especially those of guest contributors who generously took the time to share their advice with students and aspiring PR pros. I was not surprised that many of the “guest columnists” wrote some…… Continue reading Top 10 Posts of 2023 Cap off 15th Year of Culpwrit