Yes! Just Asking Does Work!

I've learned within the first month of being a student in the Creative Communications program that just asking, does work. I was hesitant in asking for an interview from someone, as well as approaching others for help but after being thrown into the Bomber assignment, the Moose assignment and a couple streeters without ever interviewing for a deadline before, I learned that there was a method to Steve's madness. We, the students would get some guts and automatically, unconsciously adapt to each interview, each situation in which we had to approach someone, for something. Out of our scary experiences, we would become seasoned professionals who can work a crowd and nail an interview.

Now, in my second year, I'm back at it, but this time I am approaching companies of all kinds for help with each social my IPP partner and I put on. These events include contacting the world for silent auction prizes, venues, sponsors, volunteers, bands, and attendees (I'm sure I'm missing some other things...). I have a full 6 months ahead of me that includes approaching others for help with my LIFE since school and my IPP is my life now. But, after already dipping my toes into the world of asking, I have been reminded that yes, just asking does work, as you will see when you come to our events and see how fabulously everything came together!

Anyways, to first-years who have their first Bomber assignment this week, I give you the advice of putting yourself out there! Talk to everyone! Don't wait until the end of the game to interview, and don't be scared of anyone. You will all naturally grow into knowledgeable, well spoken individuals who can conquer each assignment Vogelsang throws at you. Each mind blowing assignment is a step towards professional you. Remember, we're CreComms, we're here for a reason, because we can handle it all and because we have a need to succeed.

And my last point is that even though you may not be a keener going into the program like myself and many of my friends were, you will be a leader of keenness when you graduate, so why not start now.

Cheers

Organic Trade Show - Organic Meadow - Good PR

This past weekend I worked at the Organic Trade show that was held at the Convention Centre. It was awesome. I was demoing product for Organic Meadow, a Canadian company based out of Ontario that works with organic farms throughout Manitoba and Ontario to produce certified organic food products such as milk, yogurt, ice cream and cheese.
Over the past couple years, I've been working for the distributor of these products, selling and promoting these products, and have grown to appreciate the sales aspect of the grocery industry.

In public relations class at Red River College we talk about bad PR and good PR and one of my peers, Jasmine gave a great presentation on a company who produces eggs for consumers in the United States. The reason why this company was struggling with bad PR was that fact that it had to recall a massive amount of it's product. The company seemed to deal with this problem in a negative way, not letting the media into it's farms, not giving details to their farming techniques and so on. While in PR class, we are taught to be honest and reveal what is important to the consumer, what makes them trust us.

After Jasmine's presentation, I thought of Organic Meadow not because of bad PR but because of how well Organic Meadows showcased the good qualities of it's company. Why I say this is because at the trade show Organic Meadow had a family from one of their local organically certified farms come and spend time there for consumers and potential investors to talk to and ask about their work. Organic Meadow brought the people that help produce their product to the show, to the consumer, so that the consumer could ask whatever they wanted and see exactly who is taking care of the cows that produce the milk that they drink, etc. I thought it was a great PR tool because it really connected the brand with the consumer, plus the family had the two cutest kids ever, and they wore little Organic Meadow shirts, so cute.

Marker Social Time!

It's that time again people!
The annual fall bash is back and we want you to join us at the Shannon's Irish Pub Friday, October 15th for some good ole' quality bonding time and by that, we mean, writing on your friends with marker!
It is a great way to share some laughs, meet new people and mingle with old friends.
We invite everyone, friends, family, and other faculties to join in on the good times.

Visit ccmaonline.ca for more updates on when and where you can get your tickets.

Last year's Pics!