You’ve landed a public relations internship in New York City. You have the basics down― dress professionally, be on-time, work hard. You’ve heard them time and time again, but what does it take to really succeed at a PR internship in this crazy city? As a former Turner Public Relations intern, I am here to share with you my experiences and infinite wisdom. Create a To-Do List (& Know You

Last week Turner Public Relations client, Portland-based sustainable brand Nau (pronounced “now”) debuted its Fall-Winter 2012 Collection in New York City to some of the fashion world’s top movers and shakers. Held at the SoHo Gallery for Digital Art, the space was transformed into a two-day pop-up showroom, complete with digital art installations, highlighting the brand’s latest urban + outdoor apparel. Attendees peeped the new offerings through stylized looks and

We are excited to welcome Native as the newest addition to our client roster! Founded in Vancouver, BC in 2009, Native seeks to use the best of evolving technology, light materials and great design to produce lightweight and iconic footwear. Inspired by classic, casual silhouettes, the Native aesthetic captures a look that is timeless yet modern. Native shoes are constructed from injection-molded EVA (the common name for ethylene-vinyl acetate), allowing

There is nothing that brightens up a hectic work day than a good old fashioned cat picture. Just ask anyone in the TPR New York office— or as I like to refer to them as: BKFIHES, Biggest Kitty Fans I Have Ever Seen. While my co-workers pretend that they hate adorable images of cats doing a variety of common “cactivities” (a.k.a. cat activities) such as sleeping, cuddling, looking smug, etc.,

Portland-based outfitter Nau (pronounced “now”) brought its Winter 2011 Collection to New York for a media preview hosting some of the city’s top fashion editors and bloggers. The OpenHouse Gallery space at 19 Kenmare was transformed into a two-day pop-up showroom highlighting the brand’s sustainable urban + outdoor apparel. All of Nau’s designs are constructed from natural, renewable fibers and are designed with ease of movement in mind. Attendees checked

In continuation of Palladium’s exploration campaigns, the heritage boot brand has teamed up with musician and producer Pharrell Williams to explore the undiscovered locales of Tokyo, Japan. The new international ad campaign, Tokyo Rising, documents Pharrell as he ventures into subterranean tunnels deep below the city, explores the hidden places in abandoned towers and connects

Years from now we will STILL be asking each other: “WHERE WERE YOU DURING THE NYC EARTHQUAKE 2011?” Although none of us actually felt the great quake that supposedly rocked NYC and the entire East coast, we were evacuated from our building to ensure our safety. As the Fire Warden of Floor 8, I safely helped vacate our floor to what I am positive was the less safe outside of

A couple week’s back I spent an exhausting three-days at The Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey. While my NYC co-workers typically find my love of nineties pop-punk creepy, I looked forward to the glorious weekend filled with its fair share of it. No matter what your musical preference is, there are tons of great summer music festivals out there for you to check out. Below, find a list of can’t-miss

Just over a week ago I was approached with the opportunity to appear as a guest on The Rachael Ray Show. I immediately jumped at the chance and was convinced this was my one-way ticket to daytime television superstardom- watch out Regis, I’m coming for you! I was part of a makeover segment where I received a hair style makeover reminiscent of Scarlett Johansson’s Oscar look. Check out the segment