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Chaos at Coachella: Frank Ocean’s Controversial Performance

Chaos at Coachella: Frank Ocean’s Controversial Performance

Published on May 4, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. by Olivia Esquivel. When it was announced that Frank Ocean would be headlining Coachella this year, I was elated. Ocean hadn’t performed live in six years, and his last album was released in 2016. Unfortunately, my delight didn’t last.

Mackenzie Dimatteo: Baker, Small Business Owner and TikTok Star

Mackenzie Dimatteo: Baker, Small Business Owner and TikTok Star

Published on April 29, 2023, at 9:19 a.m.by Jenna Richardson. Mackenzie Dimatteo is truly a one-woman show. On the “Meet the Team” page on Mack’s Macs’ website lists Dimatteo as the social media coordinator of the Florida bakery. She’s also listed as the cake designer, baker and owner. Dimatteo

U2 and Inhaler: Two Generations of Irish Rock Bands

U2 and Inhaler: Two Generations of Irish Rock Bands

Published on April 29, 2023, at 8:10 a.m.by Hailey Castillo. Irish rock band U2, which formed in the 1970s, has consistently been popular for almost 50 years thanks to several avenues. Whether it be “With or Without You” (aka Ross and Rachel’s song from “Friends”) or frontman Bono’s

“Queen Mulkey: Iconic Leader of the Lady Tigers”

“Queen Mulkey: Iconic Leader of the Lady Tigers”

Published on April 21, 2023, at 9:51 p.m. by Helen Carson. A polka-dotted pantsuit and a NCAA women’s basketball championship title. A woman who can do it all. Meet Kim Mulkey, the head coach of Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team and recent internet sensation

The PR of the Playlist: Strategy in the Streaming Age

The PR of the Playlist: Strategy in the Streaming Age

Published on April 13, 2023, at 10:40 a.m. by Olivia Esquivel. One of the key aspects of public relations is practioners’ ability to generate earned media for their clients. This skill is a foundational pillar for PR, and it is continuing to evolve today. The music industry

The PR Brilliance of “Soy Georgina”

The PR Brilliance of “Soy Georgina”

Published on April 5, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. by Olivia Esquivel. Georgina Rodriguez may be known as the partner of the most famous soccer player in the world, but her Netflix series “Soy Georgina” has her taking the stage as the star of the show. The program just

A Faux Band with a Real Following: “Daisy Jones & the Six”

A Faux Band with a Real Following: “Daisy Jones & the Six”

  Published on March 23, 2023, at 11:33 p.m.by Helen Carson. A new band has taken the stage, but it’s not quite what you would expect. A 1970s-inspired rock band with feuding lead singers and a killer soundtrack, “Daisy Jones & the Six” has quickly risen to

Realities of the Transition from Student to PR Practitioner

Realities of the Transition from Student to PR Practitioner

Published on March 29, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. by Morgan Perkins. Recent college graduates struggling with imposter syndrome are not alone. The transition from being a student to working in the public relations industry can cause challenges for even the most prepared students entering the field. Luckily,

De-Influencing Public Relations

De-Influencing Public Relations

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

Katie Gatti Tassin: Leading the Way to a Financially Literate Future

Katie Gatti Tassin: Leading the Way to a Financially Literate Future

Published on March 12, 2023, at 9:56 a.m. by Kate Amberson. The University of Alabama and Platform Magazine alumna Katie Gatti Tassin is strikingly different from the average public relations practitioner, financial consultant or advisor. Tassin created “Money with Katie,” a blog, podcast and social

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