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Avoiding the Perils of Performative Diversity

Avoiding the Perils of Performative Diversity

Published on February 28, 2023, at 6:20 p.m. by Alaina McDuffie. Performative diversity is a term that has gained traction in the field of public relations in recent years, particularly in response to the growing push for greater representation and inclusion in various industries. In the

The Business of the #BookTok Table

The Business of the #BookTok Table

Published on February 13, 2023, at 4:36 p.m. by Alaina McDuffie. If you’ve taken a stroll around your local Barnes and Noble or Books-A-Million lately, odds are you’re familiar with the #BookTok table. Marked with a sign reading “#BookTok” and stacked to the brim with talked-about books of varying genres and

The Evolution of a 2022 PRWeek 40 Under 40 Honoree: Danielle Cassady

The Evolution of a 2022 PRWeek 40 Under 40 Honoree: Danielle Cassady

Published on Dec. 09, 2022,  at 5:36 p.m.by Carleigh Clark. Danielle Cassady is the senior director of leadership communications at UPS. Cassady has been with UPS for over five years and was recently named to PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 list for 2022. PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 list is chosen

Trust in Public Schools: Where Did It Go?

Trust in Public Schools: Where Did It Go?

Published on Oct. 10 at 4:09 p.m.by Carleigh Clark Public school districts with dedicated communications and public relations departments are leading the way in community engagement and credibility among parents, teachers and students. As of 2021, 90.9% of school-age children in the United States attend

How Philanthropy Facilitates a Positive Brand Image

How Philanthropy Facilitates a Positive Brand Image

Published on April 20, 2022, at 5:03 p.m. by Sydney Miner. When deciding where to shop, many people choose companies that practice corporate social responsibility. By giving back to their communities, these brands develop authenticity and build trust with their publics. Brands such as State Bags and Sackcloth & Ashes give

Branding the American College Experience

Branding the American College Experience

Published on December 20, 2017, at 7:20 a.m. by Caitlin Heffley. For most, college can be summed up in a few short phrases, words or images. Perhaps the idea is a chant from a Greek organization to which one belonged, or a vision of an

What’s Next: PR, Post Grad

What’s Next: PR, Post Grad

Published on December 11, 2017, at 6:57 p.m. by Caitlin Heffley. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For young children, this is a common question that often evokes answers of all kinds. As people grow older and their interests narrow, perhaps

Return on Investment: How I Found PR Value in the Financial World

Return on Investment: How I Found PR Value in the Financial World

Published on November 13, 2017, at 8:20 a.m. by Caitlin Heffley. As I embarked upon the summer internship-seeking process during my junior year of college, I had great confidence. I knew all the right answers and felt like a promising candidate. I also had a

It’s the Small Things

It’s the Small Things

Published on November 13, 2017, at 1:12 p.m. by Caitlin Heffley. With increased tools for exposure, communication and brand development, it is now easier than ever to begin a small business, and, due to the current economic growth in the U.S., niche startups are on

Blurred Lines: Native Ads or Editorial Content?

Blurred Lines: Native Ads or Editorial Content?

Posted: March 24, 2015, 11:24 p.m. by: Katie Lansford. It goes by many names: sponsored content, native advertising, promoted content. Whatever it’s called, it is boosting revenue for media companies everywhere. Entities like Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Mashable and Facebook have used content marketing

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