The PR of Politics
By Amanda Coppock In light of recent remarks by Alabama’s newly elected Gov. Robert Bentley, I can’t help but wonder: do politicians realize they have such a strong impact on
Networking: The Power of Face-to-Face Communication
By Libby Page With the start of a new year, many PR students and professionals are seeking job opportunities. This is a daunting task for most people. From sorting through
Staying Social Beyond Facebook
By Hannah McDaniel A social networking panic recently arose when an article released by Weekly World News, reported that Facebook was shutting down. Mind you, this is a blog that
Oprah and the Ethics of Enticement
By Karissa Bursch As one of the most recognizable and influential women in the world, Oprah Winfrey appears to be everywhere. She is a self-employed philanthropist, a TV personality, an
College Students: Not Your Average Audience
By Karissa Bursch College students are a popular target audience for marketing initiatives. They’re young and vibrant with specialized tastes. They are ready to try anything and go anywhere. According
Successful Social Media: It’s All About the Basics
By Megan Cotton If social media is a free way to communicate with your public, why doesn’t every company have a successful Facebook fan page with thousands of fans or
Holiday PR: Companies Who Believe It’s Better to Give Than Receive
During a time of year when time and money seem to be consistently troublesome issues, companies and organizations are working to share the wealth by generously giving back to the
10 Blogs Every PR Professional Should Follow
By this point, every public relations professional should know the benefits of utilizing social media. It is common knowledge that Facebook and Twitter are great ways to directly contact your
‘Tis the Season for Customer Service
It’s that season again . . . time for the hustle and bustle and last minute holiday shopping. Whether you are fighting the crowds at malls or sitting at your
Airport Security: TSA asking for TMI?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently decided to maximize the efforts of their aviation and surface transportation security policies. Among others, cargo screening and