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Internship Profile: Why Southwest?

Internship Profile: Why Southwest?

Published on March 5, 2019, at 10:05 a.m. by Hudson Nuckolls. Southwest Airlines Co. is not only one of the most prestigious airlines, but also companies, in the world. Taking its first flight in 1971, it now carries the second most passengers per month as

Come Fly with Me: The Art of Airline Public Relations

Come Fly with Me: The Art of Airline Public Relations

Published on October 17, 2018, at 7:45 p.m. by Emily Hillhouse. Aside from being the largest U.S. domestic airline, Southwest Airlines has a reputation in the communications industry for superior branding and customer loyalty. Recently ranked in Fortune’s 2018 list of World’s Most Admired Companies

PR Implications of “Live PD”

PR Implications of “Live PD”

Published on April 19, 2018, at 9:39 p.m. by Alyssa Comins. On Friday and Saturday evenings, loyal “Live PD” fans forgo other forms of weekend entertainment and turn on their televisions for three hours of traffic stops, car chases and arrests. A&E’s hit documentary series

Orientation to Public Relations

Orientation to Public Relations

Published on March 27, 2018, at 8:57 p.m. by Alyssa Comins. If you want a job in public relations, experience is crucial. As a student, I am often reminded of that fact. In an industry where even internships require previous PR experience, the pressure to

Influencers Gone Rogue: How to Protect Your Brand

Influencers Gone Rogue: How to Protect Your Brand

Published on March 9, 2018, at 6:54 p.m. by Alyssa Comins. In December 2017, YouTube star Logan Paul posted a video of a dead body in the Aokigahara forest near Mt. Fiji, Japan. The forest is known as a place where many choose to commit

We’ve Got Beef: Wendy’s Snarky Twitter

We’ve Got Beef: Wendy’s Snarky Twitter

Published on February 21, 2018, at 3:53 p.m. by Alyssa Comins. Wendy’s Twitter account has received rave reviews from most social media users and analysts. The brand roasts its competitors and followers, and people find it hilarious. In fact, when you search “Wendy’s Twitter” on

Less Visible Industries Are No Less Meaningful

Less Visible Industries Are No Less Meaningful

Published on February 14, 2018, at 7:07 p.m. by Alyssa Comins. People are most comfortable with the familiar. Perhaps that is why it seems most public relations students hope to represent clients in the consumer, fashion, and sports and entertainment sectors. These industries are most

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