Published on April 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.by Meg Fullen. Coachella, the iconic music and arts festival held annually in California, has become more than just a gathering for music enthusiasts. Over the past years, Coachella has employed strategic public relations strategies to cultivate a unique brand image and
Published on April 9, 2024, 11:15 a.m. by Meg Fullen. In the ever-changing world of digital media, the landscape of social interaction has expanded. Parasocial relationships have become increasingly prevalent through the increase of social media platforms. These platforms give influencers, brands and celebrities a
Published on October 30, 2023, at 3:53 p.m.by Katherine Williams. In today’s digital world, children are growing up in a vastly different environment than their parents or grandparents did. Social media platforms have made children not only consumers of content but also active participants, sharing
by Hailey Castillo. In 2009, former UCLA Bruins power forward Ed O’Bannon sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) due to its unfair compensation rules. During his time at UCLA in the 1990s, student-athletes were barred from “receiving any compensation, beyond the value of their athletics scholarships, for the
Published on March 23, 2023, at 3:28 p.m. by Helen Carson. More than the glitz and glamour of events, writing press releases, and all the networking in between, the core body of public relations is focused on two things — credibility and storytelling. Public relations
Published on April 19, 2022, at 11:39 p.m. by Jen Bowman. Our TikTok For You Pages are flooded with unboxings of PR packages. Influencers with large and small platforms film themselves opening up cardboard boxes filled with brands promoting new items or lines. These videos get posted
Published on March 2, 2022, at 4:45 p.m.by Morgan Keel. There are two things I am passionate about: Disney and public relations. While growing up, I watched Disney movies on repeat. Little did I know that those movies would give me more than a love
Published on April 16, 2021 at 9:38 p.m. by Mikaela Weis. If you spend any time on the internet, chances are you have seen some sort of brand partnership. Recently, many brands have partnered with influencers as a way to help build brand awareness. A study from
Published on March 11, 2021, at 8:29 a.m. by Bella Valentini. While the concept of influencing has been around long before the 21st century, the methods used to become a successful influencer in today’s world have changed significantly. Through social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, the landscape for influencing is
Published on March 5, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. by Caroline Robinson. Have you ever wondered where some of our fashion trends come from? One day you’re wearing baggy jeans and an oversized corduroy button-up, then the next day, those clothing items are not “in” anymore. The
