Published on June 22, 2020, at 9:40 a.m. by Myreete Wolford, Manager, Business Development, Ketchum. Of course, the world has experienced turmoil before, but we’ve never quite experienced a pandemic to this degree. It’s hard to predict what the future will look like — even
Published on December 7, 2017, at 8:55 a.m. by Maret Montanari. With padfolios and business cards in one hand and a hot cup of coffee in the other, 10 students from The University of Alabama’s Advertising and Public Relations Department were ready to take on Chicago
Posted on September 24, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. by Kristen Ellis. What do a cover letter, a dentist’s chair and a spider crawling across the floor all have in common? They all have the ability to scare the average person half to death, motivated by
Shannon Auvil — Dallas, Texas Majors/Minor: Public Relations/Political Science Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, President’s List, UA Scholar Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Editorial Assistant — UA College of Arts and Sciences (Fall 2013); Publications Director — UA PRSSA (Fall 2013); Intern — Hahn Public Communications (Summer 2013); Photo Editor
Posted: April 25, 2014, 1:51 p.m. by Myreete Wolford. “You have no time left, let alone the energy to do it.” Nathan Reich is a contemporary folk singer with a gift and message to spread, but no time or energy to spread it. His melancholy
Posted: April 24, 2014, 2:45 p.m. by Myreete Wolford. In crisis communication, a response is necessary, but a fast response is imperative. SeaWorld’s response against the bashing-documentary “Blackfish” has come far too late — a year and four months to the date, too late. The
Posted: April 3, 2014, 10:11 a.m. by Myreete Wolford. Betsy Plank changed the way I understand the word “passion.” Betsy was a leader like no one you’ve ever heard of before. She once said, “I lived almost two career lifetimes in public relations, which is
Posted: March 13, 2014, 9:25 p.m. by Myreete Wolford. I have a present for you, a treasure you may have yet to discover. The public relations nerd in you should be squealing with excitement because I am about to fill you in on a resource
Posted: February 14, 2014, 4:30 p.m., by Myreete Wolford. “Stories about Betsy [Plank] are legendary.” Chief Communications Officer of Wisconsin Energy Co. Rick White agreed to do an interview with me regarding his work with the board of advisors for The Plank Center for Leadership
Posted At: January 27, 2014 2:13 p.m. by Myreete Wolford We are in the midst of a revolution. A bold and beautiful, strong and loud revolution through Twitter. This isn’t about beliefs or religion. This isn’t an argument for or against gay marriage. This is about
