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We the People: How PR Sits at the Cornerstone of the Political Landscape

We the People: How PR Sits at the Cornerstone of the Political Landscape

Published on Dec. 01, 2022, at 8:36 p.m.by Trinity Hunter. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, the United States held the midterm elections. A midterm election takes place every two years, marking the middle point of a presidential term. According to Rock the Vote, 2022 was an election period for

PR & LinkedIn: The Strongest Connection

PR & LinkedIn: The Strongest Connection

Published on April 30, 2021, at 11:12 a.m. by Emma Britt. Do PR professionals scroll through LinkedIn like it’s the new Facebook? I think the answer is a definite yes. LinkedIn is a rather new social networking platform used for connecting people in all industries, finding

Know Your Co-Workers Beyond the Cubicle

Know Your Co-Workers Beyond the Cubicle

Published on May  2, 2019, at 3:16 p.m. by Whitney Blalock. The phrase “know your audience” is ingrained into the minds of young public relations practitioners. You have to identify your audience’s age, socioeconomic status, political views — the list goes on — to craft

A Big Day for Small Things

A Big Day for Small Things

Published on November 27, 2017, at 5:11 p.m. by Hope Todd. Last week I was sitting in an executive board meeting for The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter. Our PRSA liaison, Halle Russo, asked if anyone would be interested in going to Birmingham, Alabama, for

You’re Hired, Now What?

You’re Hired, Now What?

Posted: October 17, 2014, 11:31 a.m. by Rachel Uniatowski. You did it. You landed your first job right out of college, and you’re on your way to becoming a public relations professional. But wait — you’ve only had internships, and you have no idea what

Why Cats Need Better PR

Why Cats Need Better PR

Posted: March 19, 2014, 2:25 p.m. by Morgan Daniels. Cats are the overall most popular pet worldwide, outnumbering dogs three to one, yet dogs are given the label of man’s best friend. This is most likely because cats are perceived as aloof and nefarious, while

Candy Hearts and Pink Corks

Candy Hearts and Pink Corks

Posted At: February 7, 2014 12:00 p.m. by Jonae Shaw It’s a week before Valentine’s Day and, as usual, everyone has begun to panic. If you are in a relationship, you’re trying to decide what to buy your partner, how much to spend, and if

#RockTheFirm: University of Texas Tower PR

#RockTheFirm: University of Texas Tower PR

Posted At: November 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. by Karly Weigel Texas Tower PR at the University of Texas is becoming a powerhouse both locally and nationally. This student-run firm works specifically with local nonprofits in the Austin area. The students are quickly defining grassroots PR in

The Next Big Thing Is Doing PR Right

Posted At: November 4, 2013 2:15 p.m. by Kyle Borland. I closely follow the battle raging between Apple, Samsung and Google — I even get alerts to my phone. On the tablet and phone side of things, Apple has always had a significant lead but

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