Published on August 25, 2017, at 2:04 p.m. by Hannah MacInnis. Diversity is always a hot topic, but especially in public relations. According to one definition, “diversity represents categories of people based on differences that cannot be altered.” This is why shoemaker Christian Louboutin diversified some of the world’s most coveted shoes, making them even […]
Published on August 25, 2017, at 2:01 p.m. by Eliza Sheffield. Alexander Hamilton. You may have seen him hanging around on a $10 bill in your wallet. Or maybe you vaguely remember his name from the founding fathers unit in your 8th grade American History class (Hint: Hamilton was never a U.S. president). In 2015, Hamilton’s […]
Published on August 22, 2017, at 12:56 p.m. by Elizabeth Broussard. What exactly is public relations? That seems to be the million-dollar question for insiders and outsiders alike. Practitioners know what they do but have a difficult time defining it, while observers often place superficial titles on quite complex tasks. The official “PR Definition” from the […]
Published on August 19, 2017, at 10:42 a.m. by Kala Brumbaugh. The final semesters at your chosen university tend to be pretty stressful. You’re juggling time between organizations, studying for finals, getting ready for graduation and preparing for life after college, which most likely includes a job. Applying for jobs can become stressful and overwhelming for […]
Published on June 6, 2017, at 8:07 a.m. by Leah Tobak. Since the turn of the century, Google has consistently set the standard for company April Fools’ Day jokes. Beginning in 2000, Google’s annual antics began drawing national attention and inspiring other companies to follow suit. “Google has established itself as the ultimate prankster – something […]
Published on June 6, 2017, at 8:07 a.m. by Hannah MacInnis. Aside from running their respective countries, the Obamas and the British royal family recently took to social media to show a more playful side. With the Invictus Games right around the corner, Prince Harry challenged President Obama to a friendly match between the two countries. What are […]
Published on June 6, 2017, at 8:04 a.m. by Kala Brumbaugh. Bad decision-making and “greenwashing” seem to have reared their ugly heads for another foreign automaker. Oh, boy. Mitsubishi, the Japanese automaker, announced in late April that it had been lying about its fuel efficiency tests for a quarter century. The company initially declared that it […]
Published on June 6, 2017, at 8:02 a.m. by Kenzie Winn. Hockey is a sport quite unlike any other. From the all-out brawls to the wild fans, hockey is always sure to provide an entertaining show. Recently, the media has had their eyes on the Detroit Red Wings — one of the top National Hockey League […]
Published on April 29, 2016, at 10:15 a.m. by Kelley Breeding. It’s no doubt The University of Alabama is full of opportunities for students wanting to major in public relations. According to a university report, Alabama’s PR program was recognized by PRWeek as one of the top five programs in the nation from 2009 to […]
Published on April 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. by Rachel Chandler. In just a few short months, the world will come together for the next Olympic Games. This year, more than 10,500 athletes will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the most highly anticipated sporting event on the planet. The Games location, though, seems to […]
