Belmont Public Relations & Social Media Management

Congratulations to Dr. Christie Kleinmann, APR, honored today for 10 years of service at Belmont University. She’s shown with grads Megan Snell and Sarah Beth (Crowe) Murphy at our department’s recent 20 years celebration.

Belmont University graduates spoke as panelists at an "Industry Insights" program this week as part of the department's celebration of 20 years of public relations education at Belmont. Featured were Jena Thomas, Aliyah Sheffield, Olivia Blumb and Lucy Walsh, who shared career advice and insights. Dr. Bonnie Riechert moderated the session, which was attended by students and area professionals.

Join us Monday, April 8, for a WELL Core panel on public relations industry insights, featuring Belmont University grads Jena Thomas, Aliyah Sheffield, Olivia Blumb and Lucy Walsh. The program will be at 10 a.m. in the Ayers fourth floor conference center. Students will receive WELL Core credit. Events throughout the day celebrate 20 years of public relations education.

We are celebrating 20 years of the Public Relations program at Belmont University this year. We would love for you — students, alumni, current and former faculty, and supporters — to join us for a celebration dinner on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in the Ayers Conference Center (fourth floor) on campus.

We need your reservations by Monday, April 1, for an accurate catering headcount. Please use this form to let us know you are coming:

https://forms.gle/yJAV9J1bnyb3ivCo7

Thank you for being a part of the development and success of our public relations program!

Wishing all of our Belmont Bruins community an amazing Christmas filled with the warmth of loved ones and cherished moments. May this holiday season bring you peace, happiness, and a well-deserved rest. See you refreshed and ready for the new year! 🎄❤️

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This week's Alumni Spotlight is Jamie Bochicchio! Graduating in May 2022 with a Social Media Management degree, Jamie continues her journey at Parthenon PR as a Digital Marketing Coordinator.

One piece of advice that Jamie would give to graduating students is, "Take time to build relationships with your classmates and professors! Those connections will be so valuable after you graduate and help guide you through your professional journey."

Congratulations to all our alumni! We are so proud of you all 🐻❤️💙

🎓 So proud of our recent public relations and social media management graduates! 🎉 You have big dreams to make happen, and we are going to be cheering you on every step of the way.

This week's Alumni Spotlight is Macie Camp! Graduating in 2023 with a Social Media Management degree, Macie continues her journey at The Core Entertainment as a Digital Coordinator.

We are so proud of all of our alumni! ⭐️🐻

Belmont's debut in the ICCO University PR World Cup with Nora Suknaic and Alyssa Sotiros – a stellar opportunity unfolding! 🌐✨

Unlock the secrets to Instagram success with these 4 game-changing tips for increasing your likes! From captivating content to strategic engagement, watch your likes soar to new heights. ⭐️📈

From engaging content to strategic hashtags, elevate your follower count with these proven tactics. Ready to level up your presence? Let's boost those numbers!

Belmont, you're shining brighter than ever these days. ✨ @

Everyone knows about influencer marketing but let’s deep dive on some upcoming highlights (and Belmont opportunities!) in the industry according to influencermarketinghub.com…

- The influencer marketing industry is set to GROW $21.1 Billion in 2023 alone.
- Nearly 63% plan to use AI in executing influencer campaigns!!!
- 67% plan to increase their influencer marketing budget over 2023.

What does this mean for us???

As the influencer marketing industry continues to grow, it opens up a world of opportunities for aspiring social media managers like you — we’re talking influencer management to campaign strategy! You could be at the forefront of innovation and creativity. The influencer marketing industry is just beginning — learn more through our Influencer Relations course offered this spring!!

Happy Friday! Wishing all our Bruins a fantastic start to the weekend! 🐻💙

Stepping into the epicenter of creativity and communication... the JAAC!

Congratulations to the newest members of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association's official honor society! We are so proud of our social media management and public relations majors! Way to go Briley Bodin, Vanessa Falk, Caroline Hunse, and Camille Witt!

Looking to increase your account's engagement? Here are 5 tips to keep your followers liking, commenting, and coming back for more! 💬📈

Join Belmont University’s PRSSA! Click the link in their bio to get started ❤️

Hello, Instagram! We're your friendly Public Relations and Social Media Management majors at Belmont University 🤝 Wondering what we do? Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for clients, while social media managers help brands, people, and companies shine online. Feel free to DM us or comment below if you have any questions!

Nice to see some of our Belmont University students, graduates, and former faculty members at the 2023 PRSA Nashville Parthenon Awards Banquet. 📸: Bonnie Riechert

Congratulations to Anna Love of Belmont University, co-president of Belmont University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), for receiving the PRSA Nashville Scholarship at the professional chapter's 2023 Parthenon Awards.

Seeing our majors and minors joining us for brunch this morning was lovely. Looking forward to an extraordinary year!

Happy Monday! Don't forget this morning's Welcome Back Brunch for students. 10 a.m. in the Ayers 4th floor Conference Center. Don't miss it!

Let's kick this semester off with a little Welcome Back Brunch for all PR and SMM students and faculty! Monday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. in the conference center on the 4th floor of Ayers.

We are glad to have our returning majors and minors back on campus and to welcome our new students! Happy Opening Day at Belmont University!