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Making a Mark Like Maker’s

Posted At: March 1, 2013 8:45 A.M. by Casey Rogers You may have read about the popular bourbon titan, Maker’s Mark, and the backlash in response to the company’s announcement to reduce the alcohol content. This media attention might become a public relations nightmare; however, it

Virtual Agencies — The Real Deal

Virtual Agencies — The Real Deal

Posted At: March 1, 2013 8:45 A.M. by Lindsey Green Virtual, or cyber, agencies are on the rise as possibilities on the Internet increase each and every day. By minimizing overhead costs, these agencies are able to offer lower rates to their customers. Many virtual agencies are

Get Your Message. Get Your Message Out. Do Good.

Get Your Message. Get Your Message Out. Do Good.

Posted At: February 28, 2013 7:00 P.M. by Taylor Hodgkinson Rena Pederson’s accolades include the likes of appearing on Oprah for her ‘What’s Next?’ book, serving as vice president and editor of the editorial page of The Dallas Morning News for 16 years, being a

Scott: Embracing the New World of PR and Marketing

Scott: Embracing the New World of PR and Marketing

Posted At: February 27, 2013 9:05 P.M. by Katie Sanders The saying “Old habits die hard” can be applied to any industry today. If you are stuck in an organization that rejects new innovations or developments, you risk becoming irrelevant or ineffective. Author and keynote

The Hackers Have It Their Way

Posted At: February 25, 2013 3:02 P.M. by Haley Clemons It makes a difference. The little blue check mark placed securely next to the organization’s name on Twitter adds both validity and credibility to the account owner’s words. In 140 characters or less, a company

Work Hard, Play Hard?

Work Hard, Play Hard?

Posted At: February 20, 2013 1:55 P.M. by Caroline Murray Yesterday, my boss called me into her office and we watched this. One of my current jobs is working as a marketing assistant at an accounting firm. The firm is in the process of transitioning

The Nashville and Florence Scenes: Creating Music Conversations

The Nashville and Florence Scenes: Creating Music Conversations

Posted At: February 19, 2013 12:40 P.M. by Claudia Calhoun Take one step onto Broadway Street in Nashville, Tenn., then stop and listen. Music floods your ears no matter what season, month or day it is. No style is off limits and neither is the

The Bubbling Debate Over Coca-Cola and Obesity

Posted At: February 15, 2013 5:00 P.M. by Kaitlyn Honnold In early January the makers of carbonated nostalgia, Coca-Cola Company, launched the “Coming Together” and “Be Ok” ads to tackle one of our nation’s biggest issues — obesity (no pun intended). However, there is more to

Creative vs. Traditional Résumés

Creative vs. Traditional Résumés

Posted At: February 13, 2013 5:30 P.M. by Caroline Murray Once upon a time, not too long ago, young people went to college, chose a major they enjoyed and entered the workforce. Those were simpler times, in a magical economy, where an undergraduate degree left

Small Firms, Big Success

Small Firms, Big Success

Posted At: February 8, 2013 11 P.M. by Katie Sanders An outsider to the public relations industry may not always understand the many facets of the business. An image of the PR equivalent to “Mad Men” may come to mind when people think about how

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