Welcome to my first blog post. My name is Megan M. Johnson, and I am currently a senior at the University of Oregon. I am new to blogging and all that is has to offer. My J452 class is currently testing the waters to find our voice in the land of Public Relations. I'm not sure what mine is yet, but hopefully I will be able to find an area to contribute to that reflects not only my professional interests, but my social interests as well.
I have learned that public relations can be used in every facet of every profession. Everything needs to be connected to the public. And everything connects to people in a different way. That is the most exciting part about this field for me. Learning how to connect with different people, in different areas and being able to contribute in a positive and new way.
I'm currently learning about connecting in the real estate world through my internship. I do public relations for IDX, Inc.http://www.idxbroker.com, a Eugene, Or based online real estate application company. I'm learning more about press releases and how media really effects a business. It's amazing how one release can bring in new clients just by the information you provided them.
One of my true passions is sports and I am lucky enough to be the Information Director for the Corvallis Knights, a minor league team that just moved into the town of Corvallis, Or. I came to the University of Oregon to study sports marketing, so I am excited to get back to something that I love. I will be covering their games beginning June 7th, writing and photographing their first season at Oregon State's Goss Stadium. The Oregon State Beavers won the world championship in 2006, and the Knights have at least four players from the Beavers on their 2007 team.
