Strategic Communications

As Elon University hits the midpoint of its semester and heads into spring break, community members will likely head home, maybe travel, certainly relax and – undoubtedly – stream content. Thanks to the School of Communications’ new channel available on Roku devices, Elon-produced content has never been more accessible.

The Women’s Elon in Entertainment Empire mentorship program held its first informational meeting and social gathering on March 14, bringing together female students interested in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.

The American Advertising Federation, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Elon School of Communications sponsored a March 14 panel with professionals working in the television and advertising industries, as well as higher education.

After a semester abroad in London, the junior has returned to serve as station manager of Elon's student-run television station.

Accompanied by faculty members Hal Vincent and Ben Hannam, 17 Elon students attended the Triangle AdFed’s 2019 American Advertising Awards Gala held Feb. 21 in Raleigh. Among those in attendance was Kerry Sheehan-Delany ’19, who was recognized for her food photography contest entry.

In partnership with the PR Council, the School of Communications hosted its PR Agency Careers Diversity and Inclusion Panel Discussion on Feb. 25. The wisdom session and ensuing networking reception featured strategic communications and human resources executives from W20 Group, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Taylor Global, FleishmanHillard, Finsbury and EP+Co.

The strategic communications major is one of five finalists for the national award, which will be presented at the 2019 PRWeek Awards Dinner and Presentation on March 21 in New York City.