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“Your Network is Your Net Worth”: How to Become a Meaningful Connector

“Your Network is Your Net Worth”: How to Become a Meaningful Connector

Published on February 12, 2021, at 2:25 p.m.by Emma Tracey, Guest Contributor. The thought of graduating and entering the workforce can sound paralyzing given the current state of our world. Pew Research found that the unemployment rate in the U.S. rose higher during the first three months

Brand Management During An Insurrection

Brand Management During An Insurrection

Published on February 11, 2021, at 1:50 p.m.by Adam Kern, Guest Contributor. Consumers increasingly value brand positions that align with their own. Sharply divisive issues become difficult to navigate. Successful brand leadership reinforces company values, especially during turmoil. Recently, resistance to sociopolitical change in the

Rags to Riches: How PR Tactics Kickstart Social Media Businesses

Rags to Riches: How PR Tactics Kickstart Social Media Businesses

Published on February 11, 2021, at 12:44 p.m. by Emma Britt. That snazzy jacket or fancy pair of shoes you see on your social media feed may not be the items you would generally pick out when shopping around at your local store. Let’s be honest

Alabama Football: Next Win Against Clemson Via TikTok?

Alabama Football: Next Win Against Clemson Via TikTok?

Published on February 10, 2021, at 6 p.m.by Lawson Colgate. We’ve been hearing the words “tick tock” for years now. From counting down the minutes on a clock to Ke$ha’s 2009 hit, TiK ToK, the phrase is something we are all familiar with to an extent. In

Editor Biographies, Fall 2020

Charlotte Arnold Marketing Director Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky Majors: Public Relations and Marketing; AMP in Marketing Academic Achievements: President’s List, Cardinal Key Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, Accelerated Masters Program, Oakley Society Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Promotions and Marketing Intern — LM Communications (Summer 2019), Assistant Event

Grab Your Popcorn: HBO Is Keeping Theaters Alive

Grab Your Popcorn: HBO Is Keeping Theaters Alive

Published on February 8, 2021, at 5 p.m.by Rachel Fuller. The popular streaming service HBO Max decided to release its 2021 features on both its streaming site and in theaters. Starting with the release of Christmas Day blockbuster “Wonder Woman 1984,” each new movie release will drop

Celebrities’ Success with Personal Brands

Celebrities’ Success with Personal Brands

Published on February 3, 2021, at 11:15 a.m. by Kendal Lambert. Celebrities have used their platforms to promote their brands for years; it is not a new strategy. Highlighted below are three top celebrity-owned brands and how they have managed to successfully market their products to

The Myth of the PR Personality

The Myth of the PR Personality

Published on February 1, 2021 at 11:41 a.m.by Tess Hensley. Tools like the Enneagram or MBTI personality tests are often overlooked as horoscopes for grown-ups. However, in the workplace, these assessments can be especially useful for those in the public relations field. These tests offer ways to

Four Tools that Helped Small Businesses Persevere in a Pandemic

Four Tools that Helped Small Businesses Persevere in a Pandemic

Published on January 27, 2021, at 1:47 p.m.by Kathleen McManus. When many states across the U.S. faced lockdown and stay-at-home orders in mid-March, small-business owners faced the question, “What’s next?” As physical storefronts closed and consumers stayed home, small businesses were challenged with connecting to

2021 PRWeek Awards: “Best Creative Excellence” Nominees

2021 PRWeek Awards: “Best Creative Excellence” Nominees

Published on January 25, 2021, at 7 p.m.by Emie Garrett. It’s time for the biggest night in PR— well, almost. While PRWeek’s prestigious award ceremony will not be held until March 18, the publication released its shortlist of nominations for its 2021 U.S. awards. With 40 award

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