Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on March 26, Seton Hall journalism and public relations students will have the opportunity to learn from Hayden Hammerling and possibly Stacy Bender, as The Bender Group comes to campus to speak in Nursing room 105.

The Bender Group is a well-respected PR firm that has been in the industry for nearly 30 years. Bender is the CEO of the group and individually, has been honored with numerous awards and accolades for her work in the field. Bender’s portfolio of clients is an impressive one, as she and the firm have represented a handful of high-profile clients over the years.

Joining Bender at the forefront of it all is Hammerling, who specializes in the social media aspect of the company. Some of Hammerling’s work on social media including digital marking, where he promotes the company in an effort to attract new clients and grow its brand. In doing so, Hammerling has helped the group reach new heights.

In today’s climate, adaptability is key. The Bender Group started out as a traditional PR firm, but has since evolved into a multi-faceted company Bender and Hammerling have mastered audience engagement, marketing, and promoting their clients, which makes them the ideal group to speak to aspiring journalism and public relations students at Seton Hall.