Aussie in the City
So … big news for our very own Paull Young …
Paull has taken a job in New York! At this very moment, he’s finalizing the details of his visa and looking for an apartment in Manhattan — so it’s really happening — he’s moving across the globe to embrace his passion for new media and public relations. Congratulations, Paull!!
We’re good friends, so we’ve naturally been emailing back and forth while he’s been on his worldly travels the last few months. As has been his message throughout his journey, Paull attributes the success of his adventures — and now, his new job — to the relationships he’s made in the online world.
“I feel strange saying it, but social media has changed my life. When I started my blog I was motivated by a desire to help out my peers - I never expected to find myself immersed in an international network of PR bloggers.
Getting involved with Forward was an integral part of this. Through Forward I’ve developed some amazing friendships, learnt more than I thought would be possible in such a short time period and found the means to communicate with my peers and senior industry types from around the world.
It seems like a dream that I’ll be moving to New York to join Converseon, and it wouldn’t have come about without my involvement with social media. Of course there’s more substance to me than just a blog, but blogging and getting involved at Forward opened doors that never would have been available otherwise. Now I just can’t wait to see how the site continues to grow.”
So yes, he’s joining Converseon, where PR blogosphere leader Constantin Basturea is director of social media.
Really, now. Is anyone surprised that Paull got snatched up with a great job offer at the end of his famous world tour? He’s by far one of the industry’s best and brightest — on a global scale. Congratulations, again, Paull. We’re thrilled for you and your success and wish you all the best!
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You’re too kind Erin, thanks for the post.
I honestly think that I would never be making this move (and landing a dream job) if it wasn’t for my involvement with Forward.
If anyone’s reading and trying to work out if they should get involved in this space - do it! It could change your life as well
Comment by Paull Young — March 26, 2007 @ 9:02 am
[…] I tried and tried and tried to make jokes within the title, but it was just too easy. Mate in Manhattan? Crocodile Youngie in Manhattan? Erin at Forward even beat me to one: Aussie in the City! The jokes are never-ending, Paull. You’re making this far too easy! […]
Pingback by Paull Young Lands in Manhattan with Converseon - Student PR Blog: Chris Clarke’s Perspective on Public Relations and Online Communications — March 26, 2007 @ 4:36 pm
Note the trend here. First Erin, now Paull. Involvement with Forward is seriously good for your career. Don’t be backward…
Comment by Richard Bailey — March 27, 2007 @ 1:39 pm
[…] You can check out all the news yourself. Visit Paull’s post, Constantin’s post, and the the media release. Paull even put a little podcast in his post about the news. And, to top it all off, there is even a post by Erin Caldwell at Forward blog. Paull has contributed there and headed up their podcasting efforts, too. Erin started Forward while she was at Auburn and has created opportunities for students, like Paull was when he began contributing, with her efforts. […]
Pingback by infOpinions? · Paull Young’s Successful PR Blog World Tour :: He Makes a NYC Converseon — March 31, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
I met Paull on NYC trip 1.0. Total rock star.
Good on him for landing the Converseon gig.
We can’t have ‘em all, right?
Comment by Rick Murray — April 12, 2007 @ 8:20 pm
Congratulations Paull!
I’ve never formally met Paull, but I’ve heard a lot about him. He’s a perfect example of someone who is going to make a living off social media. It’s exciting to know that blogging can lead to a career. I’m curious to see where his career will lead him since the career he will pursuing is one of the first of its kind. I wish you the best Paull and please keep us updated on your success!
Comment by Lauren N. — April 22, 2007 @ 10:12 pm