Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:10 PM by Savannah Lanier “Oh, I’ll just Google it!” “Have you checked out that YouTube video?” “Yeah, I will forward the picture to your e-mail.” These are phrases often heard in modern offices throughout the country. Today’s endless means of communication, technology and entertainment create a completely new dynamic […]
Posted At: April 9, 2008 by Anthony Greer January 2003: In order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States, the federal government creates the Department of Homeland Security. March 2003: The World Health Organization declares Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) a global threat to worldwide health. April 2003: The Human Genome Project completes the […]
Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:10 PM by Mary Elizabeth Roberson While in college, students always complain about the amount of writing courses that they have to take in order to get a degree in public relations. Many see these classes as mundane and useless. These students find themselves asking, “Do we really need to […]
Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:09 PM by Caitlin Graham Campaign tactics are meant to grab attention, and as unobtrusive front yard signs have evolved into nasty television commercials, the election in 2008 is no different … almost no different. Ron Paul, a Republican congressman from Texas, has put campaigning in the hands of his […]
Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:09 PM by Anna Katherine Owen “Thank you for your interest in our summer intern program. We have successfully received your resume and are reviewing your application. Your application number is 1046.” Don’t you hate those automated responses from internship programs that make you feel like you are one of […]
Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:09 PM by Erin Cornelius Imagine your child is seriously ill from lead poisoning. As a parent, it is your duty to protect your child from dangerous and harmful things. But, what if that danger comes in the form of a Fisher-Price toy? That’s right; your 4-year-old’s toy train set […]
Welcome! Thank you for joining us for Volume III, Issue II, of Platform Online Magazine. We are proud to continue Platform’s diverse range of public relations topics by contributing articles and blog posts relevant to matters facing our industry and society today. Features in this issue include the effects of social media, urban planning, as well as interviews […]
Kayla Gail Anthony – Double Springs, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations & Geography (Double Major) Academic Achievements: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honour Society Alpha Lambda Delta National Honorary Society, Gamma Theta Upsilon International Geographic Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Society, University of Alabama President’s List, University of Alabama Dean’s List Jobs & Internships: Congressional […]
Chelsea Worley is a University of Alabama undergraduate student in public relations, as well as a double minor in history and computer science. After graduation in May 2009, she plans to attend graduate school. She is an active member of PRSSA and Kappa Tau Alpha, the mass communication honor society. In the spring of 2008, she […]
Posted At: May 11, 2009 8:21 AM by Dianna Duffy On March 5, 2009, PRWeek announced the winners of the annual PRWeek Awards.PRWeek Awards are given in a variety of categories, ranging from Technique Awards to General Consumer Awards. Recipients of these awards exhibit excellence in their public relations endeavors. Editor-in-Chief of PRWeek Keith O’Brien said all finalists were able to address current […]
