Blog: Simply Sarahhttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/en-US2010-03-11T21:15:15ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)What I'm Readinghttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2009/4/17/what-im-reading.htmlSarah Siewert2009-04-17T08:32:35ZProfessional DevelopmentI recently started a weekly e-mail to the marketing/PR/events team in my office with three to five articles and resources relating to trends in the field. I decided to use the format of a brief overview of the article, and a question for our team to think about in relation to our organization based on the topic of each piece. All of the articles and blog posts are saved under my Delicious account, but I thought it may be useful to share them here as well in the format described as many of the questions can apply to any organization. If you have ideas, suggestions or additional resources please post them in the comments.

]]>Public Relations 101 with MSU PRSSAhttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2009/2/22/public-relations-101-with-msu-prssa.htmlSarah Siewert2009-02-22T15:53:25ZPR and event planningI started my collegiate career with the sole intention of going to veterinary school (obviously). The word "veterinarian" brings most people images of puppies, kittens, white lab coats, and furry little legs wrapped in gauze. But when my choice in major took a 180 degree-turn to communication and public relations, the vision people had for my future became blurred. "Can you get a job with that major?" "What exactly would you be doing?" "Isn’t that, like, party planning?"

]]>Will you be my friend? (Circle Y or N)http://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2009/2/7/will-you-be-my-friend-circle-y-or-n.htmlSarah Siewert2009-02-07T06:20:15ZA day in the lifeTransitioning from life as a student to life as a young professional is definitely an adjustment-40 hour work weeks, fewer nights out, paying bills (and more bills), considering if my insurance will cover an appointment before making it, going to bed earlier than I have since middle school, saving money for retirement (hah!)the list can go on. But the biggest, and most surprising, adjustment is figuring out how to make new friends.

]]>Resolutions for 2009http://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2009/1/4/resolutions-for-2009.htmlSarah Siewert2009-01-04T15:59:26ZMy passionsHappy New Year! I don’t have a history of setting resolutions, but any time of the year is a good time to set goals. Here are mine for ’09:

]]>Speaking at the Women's Leadership Conferencehttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/12/14/speaking-at-the-womens-leadership-conference.htmlSarah Siewert2008-12-14T15:20:54ZMy passionsFirst, I must say, it was surreal to lead a session at a conference particularly this one. I have attended quite a few conferences where I was a participant in the audience diligently taking notes, and straining to read PowerPoint presentations. While I have experience talking to large groups (300 people), this was the first time I would position myself as an "expert" and hopefully a resource for others. It was also the first time I attended this conference as a professional rather than a student after graduating a mere six months ago.

]]>Puppies gone viralhttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/11/18/puppies-gone-viral.htmlSarah Siewert2008-11-18T14:00:48ZPR and event planningVideos that become viral are usually funny, heartwarming, shocking or cute. Nothing is cuter than watching puppies nap, pounce, nip and tumble. So it is no surprise that a litter of six Shiba Inu (sounds like She-buh E-new) puppies have become the viral flavor of the month.

]]>Question of the day: Did you vote?http://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/11/4/question-of-the-day-did-you-vote.htmlSarah Siewert2008-11-04T15:19:53ZA day in the lifeMy ticket to free Starbucks, Krispy Kreme or Ben & Jerry’s in the form of the most patriotic sticker in the country can answer that one. Yes, I completed my civic duty and am thankful for the blessing of having a voice.

]]>The evolution of my involvement in social mediahttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/10/15/the-evolution-of-my-involvement-in-social-media.htmlSarah Siewert2008-10-15T13:04:22ZPR and event planningThe most primitive stage of my social media involvement began in seventh grade when I created my AIM screen name. Even though I spent the entire day surrounded by friends at school, it was imperative to sign in every night to chat. Bleep bloop bleep bloop with each back-and-forth message. The most self-defining online identifier was my buddy profile. It had to be the right color, have "cute" quotes, and subtle hints about current crushes.

]]>Running a 5K is fun…no really, it is!http://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/9/29/running-a-5k-is-funno-really-it-is.htmlSarah Siewert2008-09-29T14:39:42ZA day in the lifeI am not what you would call a runner. I do not have an undying need to run everyday and I don't use phrases like "I went for my short run today" in reference to five miles. I do however enjoy being physically active and promote physical activity through my job. Yesterday I combined work and pleasure by running in a local 5K race with a few of my coworkers.

]]>Event planning is not for the faint of hearthttp://www.sarahsiewert.com/blog/2008/9/4/event-planning-is-not-for-the-faint-of-heart.htmlSarah Siewert2008-09-04T15:56:56ZPR and event planningSex and the City PR exec Samantha Jones makes planning events look sexy and fabulous. All you have to do is make a few calls, show up in a killer outfit, grab a cocktail and greet your famous guests with a kiss on the cheek.

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