Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:28 PM by Kayla Gail Anthony When you hear the word “planning,” what image is created in your mind? Do you think of extravagant events such as weddings with stressed out coordinators? Or maybe you see your future and those detailed lists of what you hope to accomplish. I see […]
Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:27 PM by Sarah Minkel Thomas Jefferson said, “In a truly democratic society, everything depends on the consent of the public.” Public relations tactics have been used since before the Revolutionary War by the Founding Fathers and by many presidents, to gain support and to influence Americans. During a time of […]
Posted At: February 16, 2009 1:00 PM by Amy Hannah Burkhalter As technology has progressed, many people are still discussing the use of it in the world of public relations. Although some controversy has emerged, many agree that the advantages are stronger than the disadvantages. Since Google Inc.’s founding in 1998, it has challenged the ability of […]
Posted At: February 16, 2009 12:54 PM by Miranda Harbin, Contributing Writer Finding a job in this economy is euphoric. After the stress of researching job markets and companies is over, it’s normal to want to take a break and relax. However, the first few months are crucial in letting your superiors and peers know […]
Posted At: October 27, 2008 12:23 PM by Eyun-Jung Ki, Ph.D., Contributing Writer For the past two decades, the field of public relations has been searching for methods to ensure more ethical public relations practices. As an effort from the industry, several national and international public relations associations, including the Public Relations Society of America […]
Welcome! Thank you for joining us for Volume IV, Issue I, 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 higher education public relations, environmental public relations, experience versus non-experience in […]
Aly Alameddin – Sugar Land, Texas Major/Minor: Public Relations/English Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2007–Fall 2008), Dean’s List (Spring 2007 and Spring 2009), National Society of Collegiate Scholars Jobs & Internships: Co-Account Executive for Alabama’s Big Read Campaign (Fall 2009/Spring 2010), Intern for The Methodist Hospital (Summer 2009), Intern for UA’s College of Education (Fall 2008), Intern for the […]
Posted At: December 8, 2009 1:03 PM by Josh Morris If work or pleasure takes you to Boston, and a friend suggests you go to Faneuil Hall and eat at Houston’s – for lunch or dinner (they don’t serve breakfast) – because it is the best restaurant in the city, would you believe your friend is […]
Posted At: December 8, 2009 10:22 AM by Enelda Butler The goal of any local government should be to serve the best interest of its citizens. The development of new forms of communication, such as social media Web sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, has revolutionized the way that some cities communicate with their residents. For […]
Posted At: December 7, 2009 3:54 PM by Ashley Ross Public relations is all around us. Every day we get a firsthand glimpse at companies dealing with PR through various modes of communication with the public. Oftentimes, we forget, or overlook, the fact that those companies are utilizing pubic relations within their very own walls to […]
