At Kite Hill PR, we firmly believe that participating in local networking opportunities is crucial for fostering innovation, and motivation, within the communications industry.
Kite Hill PR Account Executive, Julia Worthington, and Senior Account Manager, Maggie Stasko, recently attended networking events at their alma maters, where they were reminded how the power of community can encourage knowledge sharing, support and growth among aspiring and existing communications professionals. Check out their experiences! We hope their takeaways inspire you to do a bit of their own networking in the coming weeks… you never know when you might spark a conversation that can cultivate positive change and make a difference in someone’s life (including your own!).
Julia Worthington, Account Executive - During my time at Montclair State University (2017-2021), I was part of an on-campus, student-run communications agency called Hawk Communications. This involvement was instrumental in giving me the foundation needed for where I am professionally today. Recently, I returned to attend the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards and networking event for current and former members. I was able to connect with — and mentor — so many bright students who are eager to start their careers in the communications field.
Maggie Stasko, Senior Account Manager - I believe networking is critical. I would not be where I am today without the help and guidance of my own mentors. That is why I was excited to be invited to speak on a Pittsburgh-based PR professionals panel to a class of PR & Advertising grad students at Point Park University. It was an honor to be a “thought leader” for a day, and share my insights with public relations and advertising students to offer them a transparent view of the industry.
By sharing our insights and experiences, we can empower students and early-career professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the dynamic world of public relations and communications. Whether it's through guest lectures or networking events, we have a responsibility to cultivate the next generation of thoughtful PR leaders who will drive innovation and excellence in the industry.
If you're looking for additional opportunities to network and learn from industry pros IRL, Kite Hill PR is hosting another event in our Women In Media Meetup series on May 15th. This time around, we will be joined by industry experts to talk about AI and its influence in the media and advertising landscape. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on new events and check out Kite Hill's NYC meetup page to register!
If you want to learn from one of the best PR thought leaders in the biz, Kite Hill PR founder and CEO Tiffany Guarnaccia shared her career journey and experience, alongside the advice and key learnings of other successful businesswomen, in her new ebook: Mapping Your Career Constellation: How to Find Your North Star and Communicate Your Vision (now available for free download).
–Maggie Stasko and Julia Worthington