Comments on: How NOT to be a PR Bunny

By: PR Opinions

PR Opinions — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:21:46 +0000

New and notable…

First up, another PR firm has launched a blog.

By: Jonathan H

Jonathan H — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:49:30 +0000

Tara- Thanks for your post. The “PR Bunnies” stereotype is a sad one because intelegent, hardworking,deserving individuals should be the face of PR. As a male trying to enter into the PR world I sometimes feel like this “PR Bunnies” stereotype might hurt men just as much, if not more than the a woman in the same position. If the stereotypical PR practitioner is a “bunny” then Im in trouble seeing as how Im more of a “bear” than a “bunny”. With that being said I think your advice to young PR women applies nearly accross the board to men new to the field, with a couple of gender appropriate changes. Such as: attire, being prepared, seeking advancement and responsibility, ect… Im not trying to combat your post, just giving a different view.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 02:38:19 +0000

Loved your post - It is definitely going to be printed out and possibly framed in my future office (just as a little reminder of how to be successful)! And you were right on in suggesting that employees should refrain from gossiping. In every place I have worked this has consistently been my biggest pet peeve. Not only does it not impress your boss, but how can you be productive if you are always worried about everyone else? This was the lesson I learned when I was working at an office where only women worked this a year ago. Thanks for your post! Great Advice!

By: Dianne C

Dianne C — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 05:31:06 +0000

Tara- Your post made me very happy! So many times I have regretted taking the journey in high heels instead of flats. It’s never worth it. But on a more serious note, thanks for giving us tips on how to defeat the PR bunnies stereotype. Speaking up in meetings and wearing thick skin is advice I will keep in the forefront of my mind as I begin to enter the working world.

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 01:04:53 +0000

Thank you so much for the post! I know this is about the twentieth time that you have been thanked, but I think this post has a really large effect on all of us women. Some of the things you said I catch myself falling a victim to, for instance, participating in meetings. Sometimes I hold back because I don’t think my ideas are good enough, or everyone will think I’m a joke. I am slowly working on that though by speaking up more in class and so on.. Growing a thick skin was my favorite bit of advice. I sometimes wear my emotions on my shoulders, and am very quick to be offended, but PR is not always going to be compliments. I know this now. I think it will come with time, being shot down can do nothing but make me stronger and want to work harder.

By: Lindsay_J

Lindsay_J — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:20:34 +0000

Thanks, Tara! You should write a book. All of this advice is extremely helpful… I think I’ll be able to speak up in meetings and I’m always bring my calendar everywhere I go… but the comfy shoes instead of heels will take a while to get used to! Thanks for the post, looking forward to more!

By: ElizabethWood Rodgers

ElizabethWood Rodgers — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:45:48 +0000

THank you so much for this article! You are so right and these points are so important. We talk about in class the stereotypes of PR women and your advice is great to have. I always feel more prepared when I have read something like this. I definitely printed your post out and will keep it with me. THese tips and perspectives are a necessity and I just want to thank you for pointing that out. Thanks so much!

By: ElizabethWood Rodgers

ElizabethWood Rodgers — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:44:58 +0000

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:23:47 +0000

Tara… I know that you are probably tired of reading our comments, but I want to let you know how much I enjoy your post. You make some great points.
As you know, Auburn’s PR program is full of ladies. (Myself included) We love to chat about the stereotypes associated with women in the PR industry. Your advice was wonderful in giving us an escape from that.
I think it is common for women to play into their stereotypes to get ahead. This a major problem. Men usually respond better to women who take a submissive approach to a negotiation. This leads to the ethical question of …if you play up what you know to be untrue in hopes of coming out on top, who really wins in the end?
I realize this might not make sense. It’s just a random thought from Emily…

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 16:31:52 +0000

Thank you Tara for your advice. Talking to other girls in class,I think we all agreed it was excellent advice and we will do our best to adhere to it when we enter the workforce. Now I can see through watching the MTV show how girls in our workforce would be referred to as bunnies. My hope is for college girls in the pr field to watch the show and realize the unlikihood of having a job like that, and also realize how not to act in pr.