Published on May 14, 2018, at 10:12 a.m. by Darsey Norton. Brittany Downey, account executive at Summit Group, knows the value of hard work and is not afraid of a challenge. However, her journey to…
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Agency Profile — BIG Communications
Published on May 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. by Allie Binford. The University of Alabama is nationally renowned for its top 5 public relations program (as ranked by PRWeek), but that’s not all the state…
Jacquie McMahon: Ketchum’s Break-Through Yo Pro
Published on April 23, 2018, at 4:04 p.m. by Maret Montanari. From one look at her LinkedIn profile or résumé, it is not hard to determine Jacquie McMahon is an impactful force in the public…
Meet Jon Iwata: A Q&A With Your 20th Koten Distinguished Lecturer
Published on March 28, 2018, at 10:33 a.m. by Skylar Spencer. Meet Jon Iwata: the former senior vice president and chief brand officer for IBM — and the keynote speaker for the 20th Koten Distinguished…
A Toast to the Greats – The Past
Published on March 27, 2018, at 8:44 p.m. by Erica Cooke. We know about the women who came before us, the adversity they faced and the miles they marched. We remember the steps they took,…
Mark Harris: From VP at IBM to UA Professor
Published on February 27, 2018, at 9:33 a.m. by Cara Bolt. Mark Harris, former vice president of communications for Global Business Services at IBM, has completed a three-decade career, which included a role as a…
You Are More Than Your Job Title
Published on February 19, 2018, at 4:09 p.m. by Maret Montanari. You landed an entry-level job out of college and are well on your way to success, but how do you achieve your dream career…
The Complex Legacy of Early PR Leader Ivy Lee
Published on December 15, 2017, at 7:25 a.m. by Grace Turner. Ivy Lee: founder, pioneer and trailblazer of public relations. We study him and other PR giants, such as Edward Bernays, Arthur Page and Betsy…
Where It All Started: The Platform Magazine Story
Published on December 7, 2017, at 1:18 p.m. by Hope Runyan. A student-run, online publication focused on the creative exchange of ideas between practitioners, professionals and students, Platform Magazine is an all-encompassing public relations magazine. From…
The Principles of a Master Communicator: Billy Graham Turns 99
Published on November 19, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. by Maggie Schneider. An early adopter of new media filling stadiums around the world, the face of a global organization sparking reform in oppressed nations, a best-selling…