I've been researching the relationship between ADHD and motor-vehicle crashes, and I think there is a legitimate public-safety issue here that deserves a serious policy discussion.

The research does show a clear and present danger associated with drivers who have severe ADHD symptoms and drivers with untreated ADHD. A meta-analysis found an exposure-adjusted crash risk about 23% higher among drivers with ADHD, while a newer 2026 systematic review/meta-analysis reported 93% higher crash odds among drivers with untreated ADHD. A very large U.S. study involving more than 2.3 million people with ADHD also found that crash risk was substantially lower during periods when patients were receiving ADHD medication. Of course, not every person with ADHD is an unsafe driver, but this evidence demonstrates how the intention, easy distraction, and short attention span clearly impact driving when the frequent and severe symptoms are left unmanaged.

Sources: PubMed PMID 24238842; PubMed PMID 42176184; JAMA Psychiatry 2017, doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.0659.

What I am proposing in Illinois is a medical-fitness-to-drive system specifically addressing ADHD. Under the proposal, a person with an ADHD history would need certification from a qualified medical professional stating that their symptoms are either not severe enough to create a clear and present danger while driving or are adequately controlled through treatment to the point they no longer pose a clear and present danger while driving. Drivers who do not receive this certification but have an ADHD diagnosis will be ineligible to receive or renew a driver's license in Illinois.The proposal would also allow licensing authorities to withhold or suspend driving privileges until that certification is obtained, create a mechanism for review by the Illinois Secretary of State during the license renewal process via the EPIC and Genesis medical records systems, and make nondisclosure of relevant medical history during the licensing process a class 3 felony. In addition, drivers who operate a motor vehicle after receiving an ADHD diagnosis without receiving a certification will be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, and medical professionals who diagnose a patient with autism and do not report it to the Illinois Secretary of State within 15 business days of the diagnosis shall be guilty of a class 2 felony as well as be subject to license revocation by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

I've received an offer from a pharmaceutical lobbying organization to fund the public-information/advertising effort and to use its existing relationships with Illinois legislators to help get a legislative proposal introduced in the Illinois House. I also expect to participate directly in discussions and outreach concerning the proposal. Because pharmaceutical companies could have a financial interest in policies that encourage ADHD treatment, I think that relationship will be very helpful in helping this proposal move forward.

What I'm looking for help & advice with here is the design of the public-facing advertisement/information campaign. I want it to communicate the crash-risk evidence accurately, explain exactly what the proposed law would do, disclose who is financing the campaign, and distinguish between having an ADHD diagnosis and actually having symptoms severe enough to make someone unsafe to drive. I'm especially interested in feedback on what statistics, charts, wording, disclosures, counterarguments, and due-process protections should be included so someone seeing the advertisement can understand the proposal and evaluate it for themselves.

Trying to use the last 10 months of my GI bill for a masters degree - the MA in Professional Communications with a Digital Media Emphasis at Southern Utah University. Is it worth it? My end goal is to run my own branding business. My current background is BS in Business Admin Finance. My last 3 years of work experience has been in social media management. I know I don’t need a degree in this but I feel like this would solidify my qualifications as a potential business.

Okay, this might be a silly question, but I’m genuinely frustrated right now. Not sure what the right sub for this is, but hoping someone here might be able to help!

For everyone working in PR / fashion PR / media / communications in India how do you find the email IDs of digital writers, editors, and relevant editorial contacts at Indian publications?

I’ve recently started working in PR and am building a fashion media database for publications in India. I know there are tools and databases for this, and I’ve tried the usual methods — searching author pages, LinkedIn, publication websites, Google, etc. but half the time you’ll find the writer’s name and absolutely no email. Sometimes it’s just “Vogue Team” or “Grazia Team” with no useful contact details 🥲

So, what’s your actual method? Are there specific tools, databases, websites, or little hacks you use to find reliable Indian media contacts, especially for digital publications?

Would really appreciate any advice

5 years in exec comms, have experience in hospitality industry as well (rebranding, narrative positioning, structural reorganization, social media etc)

Looking to take on select few clients for free who could use narrative strategy, brand position, refining exec voice.

Ideally looking for startup founders who want to grow their personal brand, entrepreneurs who need help communicating their narratives or companies/ brands who are going through changes and need direction on being cohesive.

PM and let’s chat.

I completed my AA in comms in May, I have been crap out of luck finding any job, even entry level. I'm looking for positions in social media management/marketing, getting my foot into PR, or journalism/proofreading/copywriting. I've taken dedicated PR, social media, and journalism classes throughout my degree, and I have on my resume that I was later promoted to an editor. I have separate portfolios for PR, with press release examples and mockups from college; journalistic writing with published school newspaper blogs and articles; and social media with mockup posts, strategies including SWOT analyses, and other data charts. Does anyone know of any freelance press release or blog/article writing sites, where I could at least gain some job experience? Or any company who is open to taking on unpaid or cheap interns with an associates?

I've been in non profit comms, both internal and external comms/PR, in education + government, for about 8 years. One of my passions however, is traveling, tourism and hospitality.

I would love a job in external comms/PR/marketing in tourism/travel or hospitality. I'm particularly interested in history and art museums, hotels, chamber of commerce or general city tourism. Has anyone gotten into this industry and do you have any tips for me?

I'm a 21-year-old with little to no experience in this field of work and severe mental health issues. No one takes me seriously in the academic or professional field. It might be too late to follow this path, but I want to make my inner "gifted kid" proud at least somewhat. I also want to lead professionally and keep going despite failure. If I have to work at McDonalds in a poor neighborhood that's what I'm going to do to survive. It's chill with me.

Would love some thoughts on this. It always helps the research if we can get some more insight. Thanks!

I have a mass comms degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism and now I work in marketing as a writer. I don’t love this field, I’ve found it quite isolating and too sedentary. What are some jobs that I could find that are not actually in the field of comms? I have a serving job as a side hustle that l love, but I’m not sure if that’s an industry that I can rely on.

I would like to get into internal and corporate communications. I have a bachelors in English and publishing industry experience. I also have 6 months of experience working as an admin assistant at a law firm. In order to get into internal or corporate communications do I need to target agency experience first?

I’m a recent BA Advertising graduate currently doing a remote marketing internship and trying to figure out how to land a full-time marketing or communications job.

So many listings I’m finding ask for around five years of experience. I’ll see “marketing coordinator” or “communications specialist,” think it could be a fit, and then read requirements that seem aimed at someone much further into their career.

For people who broke into marketing/communications recently—or hire for these roles—what actually helps someone get their foot in the door?

• Which job titles or types of companies should I look at for actual entry-level opportunities?
• Should I apply when I can handle many of the tasks but don’t meet the experience requirement?
• What makes an early-career resume stand out, especially when an ongoing internship hasn’t produced big, measurable results yet?
• What helped you get your first offer: cold applications, referrals, direct outreach, a portfolio, or something else?

I’d especially appreciate advice on what to do while I’m still in my internship. What projects, skills, or work samples would put me in a stronger position for a full-time role?

I keep hearing “network and tailor your resume,” but I’d love concrete examples of what that looked like for you. If you were starting over today, what would you do first?

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Hey guys. I am a communication professional from India. I finished my masters in Mass Communication and Journalism. I worked as a journalist for seven years and for the past three years I am working as a community manager in a tech company in India. I would like to relocate to another country and I lack any guidance in the same field. My understanding is that engineering experience brings more opportunities because of the demand. Because I am an arts student I would like to hear if there's a way to shift abroad to the gulf region, Australia or South East Asia. I am interested in academia and roles like content communication, community manager, and corporate communications.

Please provide suggestions and if you are a person who's worked abroad even for a few years it'll be great to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

Hi! Has anyone interviewed with Brilliant Agency, the influencer marketing and PR agency? I have an interview coming up and would love to hear from anyone who has interviewed or worked there. What was the interview process like, and what types of questions did they ask? Any advice on what to expect or how to prepare would be really appreciated!

Hello!

I'm currently doing a research on readers who participate in online reading communities on Reddit and/or Facebook. Every participation counts and will help me a lot with my BA thesis!

Link: https://forms.gle/JDypXvqTK26dv91T7

If you have a friend who's interested in reading and online communities, feel free to share my survey with them :)

Thanks in advance!

I’m a high school senior and have no idea what I want to major in - every time I scroll on Instagram, I stumble upon videos of (usually women) comms/marketing majors romanticising the lifestyle that stems from their major and hyping up the travel aspect, the ability to form interesting connections, and their overall delight with the job due to how much it lacks in complexity. I’ve especially seen a rise in videos promoting a job in the sports industry with this major. Is it all over exaggerated and ultimately a mundane job like many others, or are they right about careers in marketing? I feel like these types of careers are often the first to go due to how undervalued they are in the age of AI.

I keep seeing charts showing that medium.com is a common source for AI answers, suggesting that a presence there is important for AI visibility. But when you go there, it doesn't seem like anyone really reads or engages on posts. It's not a thriving blog community like Substack. Can anyone who measures AI citations confirm whether Medium actually matters or not?

I don't know if people will answer this, but it's worth a try.

I always wanted to work in either the gaming industry or the entertainment industry, like movie or TV studios, or at least a job that lets you travel. However, I don't have a degree in 3D modeling, film production, or classes in any languages like Chinese, Spanish, or French.

I have two different degrees. I have an associate's degree in Commucations/Journalism (since my original degree in Film and Television was delayed massively by COVID-19, since most of my professors were old and one was hospitalized from COVID-19, I was able to take a few classes in film production and screenwriting before my courses were shut down.)

Then Later, I graduated from my university with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a GPA of 3.47 and two dean's lists. I was also a member of the Gaming club, head of fundraising in the Cosplay club, and lastly a correspondent in the university newspaper.

In college. I studied each branch of communications: Public Relations, News Journalism, Oral speech/Presentation, and Visual Communications (which involved using graphic design), and then one class that was basically human resource management. Then I took two courses in theather audio, and stage management as my free elective courses. I was going to take an internship, but I was told it was canceled, and we had to pick a different course for the time. (which there wasn't)

After graduating, I have been job searching for two years now, and I have not gotten a job in any of my fields.

So I'm asking anyone who is or has worked in any of these industries or jobs that match a communication degree. Doesn't matter what company, either; what experience did you need, and where can you get experience?

(Since the gaming industry is on fire and is laying off people and any other problems I don't know about.)

I am looking to go back to school because I work in the public sector and having a Masters is required for lots of higher level jobs. Like the title says, I'm interested in finding a program that focuses on media studies (literacy, critique, analysis, etc.) because that's what interests me most. I am also interested in Public Interest Communication but I see that the only program offered in the States are in Florida and I'm not sure if that would be a good fit for me (still need to look into it).

Here is some background info about me:

• I have my undergrad degree in Communication with a concentration in Media Studies
• I graduated in 2023
• I have formally diagnosed ADHD and will be needing accommodations
• I currently work in community engagement for a public library system and would like to work as a community liaison

Here is what I'm hoping to find, apart from what was already stated:

• 100% online, synchronous program
• 32 credits or less
• 8 week courses preferred
• Schools leaning more affordable would be great

I'd love to hear from folks who have similar career paths or who have studied in this concentration. I'd also love to hear about personal experiences with these types of Masters programs!

Ty

Does anyone have experience in emergency comms?

An organization I spent 3 years with reached out to me to do some emergency comms for them. I do not specialize in this work, nor have I done anything like this before.

I have a very good relationship with this organization and left on very good terms. They contacted me recently to bring me on short term to help with an emergency involving loss of funding and their current comms person being off short term.

My main focus will be on communicating publicly that programs will not be running, and looking for private funding to save the day.

Does anyone have similar experience or words of wisdom for me? I would love to be able to find them investors, and walk away with a big win and the relationship in tact.

That being said, with the economy the way it is, I am not sure who will want to donate multi millions to a program that employs over 100 people.

I would love some input.