Katie Thomas, APR

Communications & marketing pro. Mentor. Storyteller. Musical theatre nerd. Traveler. Spinning instructor. Opinions are my own.

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@andy_chow Congratulations!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@OtterbeinCOMM @Otterbein @TandC_Media @OtterbeinPRSSA @otterbeinalumni Congratulations! I learned so much from Denise and I know Dan has made a huge impact on students.

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@PRSAHealth @lauraklarman @JaimeMcClennen Wooo!!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@KatieLLogan @OnOurSleeves Thanks for attending! So great to meet you!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

Looking forward to our record deal!

[Lisa Arledge Powell @LisaArledge]

Great time in Nashville with @ktthomas and the @PRSAHealth gang! #prsahealthconf23

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

Great to see @PRSAcentralOhio represented at #PRSAHealthConf23! @LisaArledge is crushing it on how media and comms has changed.

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

For #healthcare PR pros: people are trusting their friends and family more and more - and following their advice, even if it contradicts their doctor. #PRSAHealthConf23

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

This!

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A 22-year-old follower recently messaged me asking for career advice.

Here are the 5 pieces of advice I shared:

1. Swallow the Frog: This is one of the greatest "hacks" to get ahead early in your career. Observe your boss, figure out what they hate doing, learn to do it, and take it off their plate. Easy win.

2. Do the "Old Fashioned" Things Well: There are simple things that still stand out. Look people in the eye, do what you say you'll do, be early, practice good posture, have a confident handshake. It sounds silly, but these things are all free and will never go out of style.

3. Work Hard First (& Smart Later): It's in vogue to say that working smart is all that matters. Wrong. If you want to accomplish anything meaningful, you have to start by working hard. Build a reputation for hard work—take pride in it. Then you can start to build leverage to work smart.

4. Build Storytelling Skills: World-changing CEOs aren't the smartest or most talented in their organizations. They are exceptional at: (1) Aggregating data and (2) Communicating it simply & effectively. Data in, story out. Build that skill and you'll always be valuable.

5. Build a Rep for Figuring It Out: Early on, you'll be given a lot of tasks you have no idea how to complete. There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work, ask the key questions, get it done. People will fight over you.

Embrace those 5 pieces of advice and I guarantee you'll stand out and be on the right track.

If you enjoyed this or learned something, follow me @SahilBloom for more in the future.

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

This is an amazing program that allows students to learn about different careers. Check it out!

[Collaboratory for Kids and Community Health @Collab4KCH]

The Youth & Young Adult Summer Employment Program at @Nationwidekids allows students to gain experience working in healthcare. Students have the opportunity to work with doctors, do research and even help with marketing. https://t.co/3YioNtiSku

[Collaboratory for Kids and Community Health @Collab4KCH]

The Youth & Young Adult Summer Employment Program at @Nationwidekids allows students to gain experience working in healthcare. Students have the opportunity to work with doctors, do research and even help with marketing. https://t.co/3YioNtiSku

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@inspireprgroup @wsyx6 So excited for this!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@nkotbnews @kvitartas

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@JohnAckerman78 @SCCAP53 @nationwidekids We are so lucky to have you! Thanks for everything you do!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

Our libraries are the best! Congrats @columbuslibrary!

[Columbus Library @columbuslibrary]

Today is our Birthday Bash! From a one-room reading space to now 23 locations, We're so thankful that we've been able to call Columbus home for the past 150 years. Here's to the next 150 🎉

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@PRisUs @PRSAcentralOhio Great conversation today. Glad you could participate!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@brandoncliff How dare you.

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

@PRisUs @PRSAcentralOhio Can’t wait!

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

Awesome #pr #communications event taking place next Friday… I’m so excited for it!

[The Ohio State University School of Communication @OhioStateComm]

Sign up for the Ohio State PRSSA district conference to network with PR professionals and learn from speakers on topics including social media engagement, diversity and inclusion, branding, sports marketing, improving writing skills, fashion and more. https://t.co/KaKkWnvyWZ

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

Sonic Temple 2023: Register for Presale Access & WIN Prizes!: https://t.co/IBEGNgH2vx

[Katie Thomas, APR @ktthomas]

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