Konner Gross

Public Relations/Advertising MA Student in DePaul’s College of Communication

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

@mattragas @CMNDePaul @DePaulPRAD Appreciate the share, Prof. Ragas! 🫡

[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

Gen Z’s search for PR jobs is eerily similar to online dating https://t.co/f4J3OwPyVT via @prweek @konner_gross @DePaulPRAD @KetchumPR #PRADproud

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

@cta Love a timely piece of outreach… and #PRAD595 knows I have a soft spot for @CTA 😉

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

And a big thanks to @mattragas for getting this iconic on-the-fly photo as we were announced as winners in #PRAD595 🤩🤩

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

Winning this friendly competition after much preparation (and with some top-tier judges) was so gratifying. Even more: the class provided some fierce competition and great ideas.

So proud of @EllaTobias22, @SarahThaman, and I.

Thank you @Culpwrit for a great quarter! #PRAD595

[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

Winners of @EconClubChi PR pitch are @EllaTobias22 @SarahThaman @konner_gross. Pictured here with EEC CMO Lisa Emerick. #PRAD595 #PRADproud @DePaulPRAD

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

Eager to present my portfolio at tomorow’s @DePaulPRAD Portfolio Showcase! 🤗

(It also serves at #PRAD595 and #PRAD596’s last meeting of the year 🤭)

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

I’m excited to see the insights and ideas our teams bring to the @EconClubChi this evening in #PRAD595! 🤭

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

The @EdelmanPR Trust Barometer is a leading reference in the industry for a reason… speaking to Sheila Mulligan and Dan MacDonald at the Chicago office last week solidified the reason why. #PRAD595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

@Culpwrit @DePaulPRAD @ChibberSiona @DePaulPRSSA @CMNDePaul Reading @ChibberSiona’s coverage of this stellar event several days after attending myself helped put into perspective how jam-packed with content this panel was. My note-taking skills did not suffice!

I’m so happy she was there to cement these sage pieces of wisdom. #PRAD595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

@DePaulPRAD @Culpwrit @ninaabnee @Allstate @PR_in_Real_Life @GolinGlobal “Always embrace the beginner’s mindset”
— Susan Howe, President @WeberShandwick

This is just one of the pieces of advice I gained from the stellar panel last week. Being a successful leader *requires* meeting your colleagues where they are; doing so with empathy.

#PRAD595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

“The mentorship and training people get in-person [has] so far proved hard to replicate on Slack and Zoom”

@nytimes reports a study finding what we all already know: Remote work has perks, but it has drawbacks too. Oh, and it’s easy to abuse. #PRAD595

https://t.co/zoKQldWHtA

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

The video, in case you’re curious: https://t.co/dxrgHNC8f1

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

.@Landon20s exudes wisdom, but his insight from a Jerry Seinfeld quote stuck with me most 😆

“Find the torture you’re comfortable with… and you’ll do well”

I’m still finding my torture of choice.

@Culpwrit consistently invites speakers that help me in this endeavor. #PRAD595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

“Employees are not a one-size-fits-all stakeholder group.”

Susan Henderson emphasized knowing your teams as individuals, not monoliths.

Even in my internal engagement internship, her sentiment rang true. Employees are individuals and should be recognized as such. #PRAD595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

The secret to managing “work life balance?”

It’s not a balancing act… it’s a *juggling* act.

Drop some rubber balls now and then— they’ll bounce back. Don’t drop the glass balls. They won’t.

— Jennifer George Caligiuri
VP Comm/PR, Shutterfly

#raganevents #prad595

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

Come have some grad-themed fun with @DePaulPRAD Pals! 🎓🎓

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

“Al is changing communications, but if we embrace it sooner, and focus on collaborating with Al we will be better off and so will our organizations.”

— @RHarbridge, CTO/Owner, @2toLead

#RaganEvents

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

Learning quickly that nothing builds connections in the PR world like saying you have a class with @Culpwrit 😆

Had a great time in AZ at the @PRSSANational Leadership Assembly. GREAT sessions/speakers.

Grateful to keep growing in @DePaulPRSSA, @PRADProgram and #PRAD595! 🫶

[Konner Gross @konner_gross]

Adored hearing @mattragas and Kelly McGrail speak yesterday at the @RaganComms Employee Comms/Culture Conference. Every time I see Dr. Ragas present I take something new away.

In the context of internal comms— business acumen is still vital.

#RaganEvents #PRAD595 #PRAD564