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From Academia to Industry: A Richard Rush Profile

From Academia to Industry: A Richard Rush Profile

Published on April 10, 2024, 1:54 p.m. by Jackson Olmstead. Someone who is never satisfied with the status quo, someone who is obsessed with telling the story of something they’re passionate about, and someone who is ethical and responsible. These are hallmarks of a public

She’s More Than a Doll: Barbie

She’s More Than a Doll: Barbie

Published on December 1, 2023, 1:54 p.m. by Shaley Brown From plastic fashion doll to live-action movie character, Barbie has always been an iconic brand. With the release of the “Barbie” movie, the franchise created strategic partnerships, social media campaigns and utilized various forms of media

The Art and Science of Rebranding

The Art and Science of Rebranding

Published on December 4, 2023, 11:46 a.m.by Katherine Williams and Carsyn Smiling. On average, there are 4.4 million businesses created each year. This competition drives some companies to “rebrand” in order to stand out to target audiences. However, there are many more factors to consider than meets

PR and Photography: Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?

PR and Photography: Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words?

Published on April 19, 2023, at 10:38 a.m. by Lauren Bingham. The creative aspect of public relations requires a different set of skills than other elements such as strategy, writing and everything else that may weave itself into the practitioner’s workday. Sitting at the intersection of creativity

Bob Cohn Revolutionizes the PR Industry

Bob Cohn Revolutionizes the PR Industry

Published on April 13, 2023, at 5:34 p.m.by Morgan Perkins. A young boy inspired by his uncle’s journalism career covering the New York Giants went on to revolutionize the public relations industry through bold, creative ideas. Burson Cohn & Wolfe co-founder Bob Cohn has touched nearly every

Today’s Hot Take: The World Needs PR

Today’s Hot Take: The World Needs PR

Published on Oct. 24 at 4:39 p.m.by Trinity Hunter “You’re going to regret switching your major. Public relations won’t get you where you need to be.” In spring semester of 2020, I notified my parents that I had dropped my major in computer science. Both

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations?

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations?

Published on Sept. 22, 2022, at 3:07 p.m. by Seth Self. P.T. Barnum. Ivy Lee. Edward L. Bernays. These names are some of the most famous in the field of public relations, known across classrooms and in textbooks as founding members who helped the field develop into

Across the Pond: Europeans’ View of the American College Brand

Across the Pond: Europeans’ View of the American College Brand

Published on February 28, 2022, at 11:05 p.m. by Madison Traughber. Building a brand takes time, expertise and talent. A brand is “the image and personality of a product or service that a business provides.” Brand image is the consumers’ perception of the brand. Brand image, although intangible, is also

Roll Tourism Roll: How Alabama is Handling Tourism Amidst COVID-19

Roll Tourism Roll: How Alabama is Handling Tourism Amidst COVID-19

Published on April 21, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. by Mattie Naman. Alabama is home to some of the United States’ greatest treasures such as college football, Mardi Gras, the beach and NASA’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Tourists travel far and wide to experience all that

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