Faceoff: Facebook in the Classroom an...
Posted At: July 12, 2012 3:04 PM by Julia Gardial As social media becomes more deeply integrated into our lives than ever before, it’s important to use college as a time to train for professional habits.
Pinning Potential: A PR Pinterest Blo...
Posted At: June 25, 2012 2:52 PM by Julia Gardial Google+ couldn’t find it. Twitter strives for it. Facebook dominates it. So what is it?
Persistence Does Pay Off
Posted At: May 10, 2012 1:20 PM by Ashley McDaniel Persistence: "Continuing without change in function or structure and continuing to exist despite interference or treatment."
A PR View of Saying “I Do”
Posted At: May 3, 2012 2:30 PM by Kera Cottingham I found myself not only graduating with a public relations degree, but also engaged. Yes, I have a diamond and all, but I also have a soon-to-be marketing grad as a fiancé. With that said, as we have begun to plan our upcoming nuptials, we both have realized two previously unthought-of planning aspects: how to market and publicize our wedding.
Regrets and Lessons Learned
Posted At: May 3, 2012 10:30 AM by Katie Bishop As a soon-to-be college graduate in merely days, I cannot help but to focus this blog on the past four years of my life: The regrets and lessons learned.
Building your network
Posted At: April 24, 2012 5:10 PM by Mariah Fairweather Through my past four years at The University of Alabama, I have learned many things about the PR field. One of the most valuable pieces of information I have learned is to always continue to build your professional network.
Interviewing 101
Posted At: April 23, 2012 2:00 PM by Lauren Cuervo I have applied to every job I can find that is even remotely related to the communication field, everything from hotel concierge to sales representative. The job search and some of its resulting interviews have taught me a few things every aspiring interviewee should know.
Are You Absolutely Necessary?
Posted At: April 18, 2012 2:30 PM by Katie Brazeal As communications professionals, what is there to be learned from the Olbermann catastrophe? And how do you prove that you are, in fact, indispensable?
The Rerelease Revolution
Posted At: April 17, 2012 9:00 PM by Katie Kallam The rerelease of classic films in 3D is a growing trend in Hollywood. In the year 2012, four movies will be released in 3D, and not just by Disney. Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Titanic and Finding Nemo are all films that are continuing this 3D trend.
Making a Worthy Investment: Interpers...
Posted At: April 15, 2012 12:45 PM by Margaret Bishop A quick hello on the elevator, a short tweet, a brief phone conversation: these are all everyday interactions that we have with colleagues, friends and clients. It is always a strength to be friendly and polite – but how deeply do you know your co-workers and clients?
Prevent a Dent in Your Event
Posted At: April 12, 2012 3:15 PM by Brian Haight Planning and hosting an event can be the most stressful part of a PR professional’s job. These occasions can either be a breeze or so chaotic that it makes you want to pull your hair out.
Instant Ancient History
Posted At: April 11, 2012 2:30 PM by Anna Ellis Rather than consistently reporting stories with elements of newsworthiness, such as relevance, timeliness and prominence, the 24-hour news cycle is infamous for reporting on trendy topics and sensationalism. This biased agenda setting creates unnecessary drama that the 24-hour news cycle seems to thrive off of, also known as “fluff stories.”
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