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Editor Biographies, Spring 2019

Cassidy Anderson Editor/Writer Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Graphic Design Intern — Crimson Tide Productions (Current), Marketing Intern — Birmingham Barons (Current), Promotions Intern — Charleston RiverDogs (March 2018–August 2018), Public Relations Intern — Humane Society of West Alabama (October 2017–March

Editor Biographies, Fall 2018

Brooke Bailey — Daphne, Alabama Design Director Major/Minor: Public Relations/Graphic Design and Computing Technology & Applications Academic Achievements: Susan Colvin Prize Recipient (2018); Mortar Board; President’s List (2016, 2017, 2018); Kappa Tau Alpha; C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2017, 2018); Student Employee of the Year Nominee (2018) Jobs,

Breaking Down PR Clichés and Stereotypes

Breaking Down PR Clichés and Stereotypes

Published on January 15, 2019, at 7:47 a.m. by Gillian Castro. Public relations … a profession that goes hand in hand with all lines of work, yet at the same time, creates a sense of confusion for those who rely on PR practitioners every day.

Networking and Mentoring: Is It Necessary?

Networking and Mentoring: Is It Necessary?

Published on November 16,  2018, at 6:42 p.m. by Gillian Castro. Students are often told that getting a foot in the door is the best, and sometimes the only, way to start a career. Networking is taught to be the key to success in the

Four Ways to Get over Writer’s Block

Four Ways to Get over Writer’s Block

Published on November 12, 2018, at 8:46 p.m. by Gillian Castro. Writer’s block. A concept that makes communications students and professionals cringe. It’s a common problem everyone will experience at least once in their career, but luckily there are a slew of easy solutions to

Body Positivity and Brand Authenticity

Body Positivity and Brand Authenticity

Published on October 4, 2018, at 3:10 p.m. by Gillian Castro. Certain industries acquire certain reputations over time. These distinctions become well-defined molds that shape the people within a particular profession. For most, a defining reputation, good or bad, becomes a major part of a

Nike “Dreams Crazy”: The Power of the Risk

Nike “Dreams Crazy”: The Power of the Risk

Published on September 25, 2018, at 12:10 p.m. by Gillian Castro. “Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they’re crazy enough. Don’t believe you have to be like anybody to be somebody. Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” Memorable and

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