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489,998 and Counting…

Posted At: March 20, 2013 2:45 P.M. by Lindsey Green Like most people my age, I try to stay up to date with the latest app technology. My iPhone 5 is frequently used for Snapchat, Vine and GroupMe along with more “traditional” forms of social

Kickstart Your Business

Kickstart Your Business

Posted At: March 18, 2013 1:44 P.M. by Claudia Calhoun Answer this question: how are ideas for new inventions birthed? Simple – by coming up with solutions for the everyday problems of common people. What is not simple, however, is how these ideas transform from concepts

Ending Modern-Day Slavery

Posted At: March 14, 2013 11:40 A.M. by Claudia Calhoun Corporate responsibility and cause-related marketing are hot topics circulating throughout the business world today. As Americans, we are more aware of the world around us and how our businesses, products and purchasing habits are affecting others.

NASCAR Wreck Drives Home Need for Spectator Safety

Posted At: March 12, 2013 9:00 A.M. by Jessica Ruffin Millions of Americans sat horrified in front of their televisions as one of the tires and the flaming engine from Kyle Larson’s racecar went soaring into the stands at the Daytona 500 race on February 23,

We Take PRide

We Take PRide

Posted At: March 5, 2013 6:20 P.M. by Gillian Richard I wasn’t at the round table when members of The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter decided we would implement the hashtag #takePRide. I don’t know the exact motive for choosing it, but I can take a good guess.

Social Media and 21st Century Litigation

Posted At: March 4, 2013 1:27 P.M. by Casey Rogers In today’s digitally centric society, it comes as no surprise that user data from social media outlets has found a unique niche in the modern judicial process as well as become a driving force in

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

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 Importance of Accepting Diversity Within the Workplace

The Importance of Accepting Diversity Within the Workplace

Posted At: November 30, 2012 3:10 P.M. by Leighton Brown Because of our nation’s current economic standing, more women (along with many other underrepresented groups) have felt inclined to enter the workforce. Accepting diversity in the workplace is extremely important and can help generate new

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