Public Relations Essentials with Megan Hill
October 22 - November 12, 2024 / 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In-Person
$300**Free for Denison students.
Excelling in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Learn the importance of promoting and protecting an organization's reputation, influencing public opinion, and effectively communicating to multi-generational audiences. Through a combination of case studies, mock scenarios and hands-on exercises, you will walk away with new skills and approaches to engage with journalists, craft compelling messages and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Commitment
Level
2 Hours, Once a Week for 4 Weeks at Denison Edge | Every Tuesday
Measured vs.
Learning
You will leave this program with enhanced knowledge of proactive media engagement, global communication, crisis management and executive profiling skills, and so much more.
Earn Your Badge
of Completion
Accelerator programs range from 4-12 hours of contact time. To earn your badge of completion, you must achieve a minimum of 75% in three Key Performance areas: Attendance, Participation, and Activities/Assignments. The instructor will provide a specific rubric outlining the Key Performance areas in the course syllabus.
Meet Your Instructor
Megan Hill is a highly motivated leader with nearly 20 years of experience in brand marketing, corporate communications, public relations, crisis management, executive communications and employee engagement. Megan has a proven history in driving accelerated global growth for multibillion dollar organizations, with expertise in international expansion and new market entry. Currently, Megan is the Director, U.S. Communications for The Wendy’s Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. She was recently promoted to oversee external and internal communications strategies for the brand, with a focus on Marketing, Operations and Development. She is the Communications business partner to Wendy’s U.S. President and Chief Marketing Officer, and is a member of the U.S. Marketing Leadership Team.
Prior to this role, Megan supported Wendy’s International business since joining the brand in February 2020. She led Corporate Communications and Public Relations strategies that contributed to significant milestones for the brand. Throughout her career, Megan has represented high profile brands across a diverse range of sectors, including CPG, healthcare, QSR and financial services. She thrives in fast-paced environments and navigates complex organizational structures, with experience working in Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and a tech start-up.