Welcome Volume VI, Issue I
Welcome to Platform Magazine, a student-run magazine at The University of Alabama. Our editors strive to continue...
Editor Biographies Fall 2011
Bailey Carpenter — Birmingham, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish and Creative Writing Academic...
Contributor Biographies Fall 2011
Katheryn Rivas writes on the topics of online university. She loves to write on topics relating to education,...
The Golden Ticket of Social Media
Posted At: January 21, 2012 3:30 PM by Hope Peterson If social media were tagged and shelved at Walmart, it would be a best-seller.
Navigating the Sea of Information
Posted At: January 21, 2012 3:30 PM by Jaley Cranford Allegations. Scandals. Investigations. To whom do universities look when disaster strikes?
Cover to Cover: The Life of a Book Pu...
Posted At: January 21, 2012 3:30 PM by Maria Sanders How often do you hear someone say, “You can’t judge a book by its cover”?
The Publicist Behind Snooki’s Success...
Posted At: January 21, 2012 3:30 PM by Meghan Rodriguez Since she was first introduced as a cast member on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” in December 2009...
The Female Appeal in Public Relations
Posted At: January 21, 2012 3:30 PM by Alex and Megan Reichenbach “The last 20 years have seen an influx of...
“Weird” PR
Every city has its own identity — a distinct personality or “vibe” that makes it unique and interesting. For residents or visitors, the character of a city is probably pretty apparent. But how do the cities themselves bottle this idea up and market it to people all over the country and the world? Read More...
More Bang for Your Buck
Posted At: November 21, 2011 1:17 PM by Emily Diab Public relations practices are all about results. Whether these results are for a large corporate agency or a small nonprofit organization, results they remain. These results show the successes, or failures... Read More...
The Secret to Rebranding Success: Sta...
Posted At: November 21, 2011 1:11 PM by Sarah Shea Coca-Cola products have a longstanding signature brand....
Brand Networks: A Social Media Engage...
Posted At: November 21, 2011 1:08 PM by Meghan Rodriguez It seems that many small businesses and large corporations...



