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…
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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…
Jennifer Jenkins: Nuggets of Leadership
Published on November 3, 2017, at 2:05 p.m. by Brooke Bailey. Jennifer Graham Jenkins, APR, is a go-getter. Hailing from the small town of Fayette, Alabama, she found her love for public relations while still…
From Platform to Practitioner
Published on October 12, 2017, at 6:45 p.m. by Kirby Tifverman. Brasfield & Gorrie communications manager Meg Burton says the best career advice she has received is, “there is no substitute for hard work,” and…
The Power of Positivity
Published on June 6, 2017, at 8:01 a.m. by Josie Seavers. Home to 62 social Greek-letter organizations, The University of Alabama’s Greek community compromises over 36 percent of the undergraduate student body, making it one…