Published on November 23, 2020, at 6:25 p.m.by Emily Safron. It’s no secret that when you sign up to be on a reality TV show, you’re opting to have your entire life publicized. Not only does the entire world begin to know every waking detail about you, but your following and influence level skyrocket. The […]
Published on November 23rd, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. by Tess Hensley. The field of public relations is filled with pressure, but few clients would be more demanding than the English Crown. Former Press Secretary Michael Shea’s demise is shown in episode eight of “The Crown” in the newly released (and highly anticipated) fourth season. For communicators, his […]
Published on November 20, 2020, at 12:50 p.m. by Caroline Ladd. Social media is a communication strategy that has been essential to businesses in recent years. In 2020 specifically, companies have been taking advantage of these channels in order to have a better connection and drive engagement with their consumer base. One company using social […]
Published on November 20, 2020, at 12:45 p.m.by Kendal Lambert. The Public Relations Society of America website states, “While the practice of public relations in the United States has undergone dramatic changes, a lack of diversity in the communications profession persists.” Diversity, equity and inclusion combined have been a prevalent topic around the country recently. While October, […]
Published on November 19, 2020, at 8:20 p.m.by Allison Cohen. Jewelry brands that originate from Bangkok, Thailand, to Atlanta, Georgia, are utilizing philanthropic efforts to elevate their brand identities. By advocating for individuals with disabilities and creating alternative job opportunities for women working in Bangkok’s red-light districts, brands such as Raw & Rebellious and NightLight […]
Published on November 18, 2020, at 10:15 p.m.by Emie Garrett. “Blend ’em, Break ‘em, Bite ‘em.” With fun, brightly colored packaging, interesting flavors and ingredient lists that do not leave customers wondering what questionable things might be lurking in its products, Blender Bombs, a South Carolina-based company, is quickly making a name for itself in […]
Published on November 18, 2020, at 10:05 p.m. by Tess Hensley. The relationship between a brand’s public relations team and an influencer is crucial; one bad interaction on either side and that can ruin future relationships with other key community leaders. This year, sponsorships are more crucial than ever as people are on social media looking […]
Published on November 17, 2020, at 4:45 p.m.by Tralene Hunston. As a graduate student with 10 years of employment history, I was confident that any internship I took would be a breeze, even if it was for a new field. I had worked in high-stakes situations for years and was confident in my interpersonal communication […]
Published on November 17, 2020, at 4:40 p.m.by Bailey Broughton. As every emerging PR professional knows, internships look a lot different in 2020 than in past years due to the arrival of work-from-home culture. Brainstorming sessions that were once held in collaborative think tanks are now taking place on Zoom, and sales meetings that once […]
Published on November 16, 2020, at 4:50 p.m. by Katey Quinn. As I set out Black Friday shopping last year for the first time since I was a teenager, I realized what keeps people coming back year after year: tradition. We certainly do not put ourselves through the havoc just for the bargains anymore, as […]
