My name is Rodney Rocker, and I have been a television news photojournalist for about 13 years. I have always believed that a camera and a microphone are two of the most powerful tools in the world. But from my experiences working scenes in real life situations, the impact I can have on a grieving... Continue Reading →

I remember the day I first learned about the option of becoming Accredited in Public Relations.  My employer offered me the online course, and I thought it was one of those quick courses you could just breeze through, and print a certificate of completion at the end. The actual process was much more intense. First,... Continue Reading →

Last year, I took a pretty extensive personality test from Emergenetics International.  The test places you within four categories:  analytical (blue), conceptual (yellow), structural (green) and social (red).  It turns out I'm a "red" girl, meaning I am intuitive about people, socially aware, empathetic, and collaborative. A few months earlier, I took a different personality... Continue Reading →

As a former journalist, I've seen a lot of heartbreaking things in my lifetime...gut-wrenching, tragic things that have rocked me to my very core. What I witnessed May 18th ranks as one of the absolute worst. My Facebook feed alerted me to a terrible situation involving missing six-year old Kingston Frazier from Jackson, Mississippi.  Police... Continue Reading →

When I first started my career in broadcast journalism, I swore I would never leave the business.  It was my dream job.  I loved telling stories.  I loved meeting people, and yes, I loved being on television (I have to be truthful)! Reporters routinely leave the television business for public relations positions.  When I would... Continue Reading →