C. Pharr Celebrates 2015

C. Pharr had a wonderful 2015 and we hope you did too! We want to thank all of our clients and colleagues for their trust and partnership this year - we understand that our success is dependent upon their continued support. We had a busy, fun-filled year and we look forward to what 2016 has in store! We hit numerous client milestones this year, celebrated a few "firsts" of our own as an agency and even hired a few new team members this year. We also took time out as a team to support various causes and organizations including: 

·         American Heart Association – helping build healthier lives, advocating for key health issues

·         Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas – Volunteer youth mentoring organization

·         C.C. Young – retirement/senior living community in East Dallas

·        Citizens Development Center – work training center for adults with disabilities

·         Habitat for Humanity – affordable home ownership for low-income families

·         On the Road Lending – fighting poverty with car loans to those in need

·         The New Room – empowering urban youth through education

·         Visiting Nurses Association – provides nursing/health services for elderly

·         Vogel Alcove – early childhood education program for homeless children

·        Woodrow Wilson High School Academy of Finance – students on business track at Woodrow

C. Pharr team celebrating 2015

Here is the C. Pharr team at our Christmas lunch, celebrating our many client successes as well as our agency and community accomplishments in 2015. We wish you great success, peace, joy and good health in 2016!

Cynthia, Leah, Kathrine, Krystal, Laura, Nikki, Katie, Debbie & our support team

C. Pharr Celebrates 2015

“Do or do not, there is no try” – Master Yoda

Finding your ability to "do" is in the basics. 

You certainly don’t know it all; that’s the sentence I’m reminded of every single day in the public relations industry.

I was once told, “It’s never okay to say you can’t do something and simply end the sentence there. You’re allowed to say you can’t, as long as it is followed with, ”but I can learn.” This ambitious spirit can travel with you even in the humble journey it takes to climb the public relations ladder.

Here are 5 basic “must do’s” to get ahead of the curve in the PR world:

1.      Once in the professional world, never stop asking questions.
This lesson is a work in progress for me, especially with new clients. Doing your research and writing down questions or any ideas you may have is key to understanding both your strategy and your client.

2.     Get involved
Whether it’s joining a professional group like PRSA or attending online webinars, there are resources all around you to get connected and motivated. You never know the people you can meet or what you can learn from them.

3.      Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and own up
Mistakes will happen, and when they do, honesty is the best policy. Step up and recognize the mistake as another area you can grow. It’s never a failure if you persevere and find a solution.

4.      Share, share, share

Speak up when you learn something new or that can aid your client’s success. New ideas are crucial, and can set you apart in the industry. Not only will sharing allow for bouncing around the best ideas with others, but it’s a confidence boost when you can bring something new to the table.

5.      Take your time

Because we are in such a fast paced profession, it’s easy to get lost in it. Take your time to truly understand the clients and strategies around you before moving on to the next big thing. That’s where you’ll have the most success.

Yes, you can have all the jobs, internships, study abroad and university accreditations, but there is always so much more to learn and ways to grow, whether you’re a newbie or tenured pro.

Happy Holidays from all of us at C. Pharr & Company!

“Do or do not, there is no try” – Master Yoda