Posted on March 22, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. by Elizabeth Broussard. They are the generation born with a smartphone in one hand and a desire to change the world in the other. At a young age, their world was rocked by multiple financial crises and the onset of The War on Terror. They’ll never fully […]
Posted on March 11, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. by Kala Brumbaugh. As a public relations major at a prominent university, I have encountered many different students throughout my classes. Whether I was meeting new people or seeing similar faces, I could not help but notice the lack of male students in the room. My classes […]
Posted on March 11, 2016, at 2:45 p.m. by Morgan Martin. So what does our 44th president have in common with the somewhat out-of-date rapper DJ Khaled? One word: Snapchat. Snapchat has evolved significantly since 2011. It has grown from a simple photo messaging app to a company valued at $16 billion. Snapchat is essential for brands […]
Posted on March 10, 2016, at 10:15 p.m. by Morgan Martin. Adweek published an infographic showing the relationship between dating apps and social media. The findings were interesting, yet predictable. As it turns out, dating apps and social media may just be the perfect public relations pair. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even Snapchat all utilize partnerships […]
Published on March 9, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. “The Walking Dead” fans were in for a treat when Johnny Depp made a cameo appearance in Sunday night’s episode. Well, sort of. Protagonist Rick Grimes had to send a head as an offering to the brutal, authoritarian figure Negan. So Rick’s crew chose […]
Madalyn Atherton—Huntsville, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Creative Writing Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Fall 2012-Spring 2015) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Public Relations Intern — Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion (Present); UA PRSSA (Present); Upper Street London Public Relations Intern (Summer 2015); CMA EDU Social Media Director (Present); Public Relations Intern — Child Abuse Prevention Services (Spring 2015); UA Panhellenic Sigma […]
Published on March 9, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. by Kenzie Winn. Years ago, school public relations was about conveying positive messages and gaining community support through a one-way form of communication. However, as the development of the Internet and other tools of the Information Age made it easier to send out messages and receive feedback, […]
Posted on March 7, 2016, at 8:15 p.m. by Eliza Sheffield. In light of the recent passing of Raymond Tomlison, inventor of modern email and pioneer of the @ symbol, let’s take a closer look at the contributions he left behind. With all the other digital communication options, email is uncool among young people, for […]
Posted on March 7, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. by Hannah MacInnis. Image is everything. Whether you are walking down the runway or walking down the street, there is always someone looking at you. When in the spotlight, those looks are multiplied by millions. Public relations is all about image and reputation, so when Taylor Swift […]
Published on March 4, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. by Leah Tobak. Whether enjoying the Oscars pandemonium from the comfort of your home or frantically checking social media to stay updated, you may have noticed the Oscars hashtag had a little extra flair: tweeting #Oscars featured a special Oscar trophy emoji. This is not the first […]
