Weighing in on Marie Claire’s PR Disaster
“Kiss my fat rolls.” That was just one of more than 3,600 responses to a Marie Claire blogger’s post called, “Should ‘Fatties’ Get a Room? (Even on TV?).” The post,
Social Media: The New Polling Machine?
Have you ever logged on to Facebook or Twitter and noticed a common theme among statuses or tweets? Within minutes you probably found yourself exploring what all the buzz was
Bridging the Gap Between the Logo and the Message
Who knew three little letters could cause such a stir? Gap, the clothing store known for its iconic white-on-navy logo, launched a new look on Oct. 4. The revamped logo
Election 2010: What Will Become of the Tea Party?
As Tuesday’s midterm elections draw closer, hype about the Tea Party seems to have died down from its height this summer. As a result, some political communicators believe the Democrats
Glee’s GQ Photo Shoot
Many parents are concerned about their children being desensitized by programs airing on MTV or E! because of their reputation for risqué content. We expect to see scantily-clad clothing and
Does the Cox/Arquette Split “Scream” Publicity Stunt?
Hollywood couple David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced last week they are splitting after 11 years of marriage. The couple coincidentally announced their split before the premiere of their upcoming
Dude, Where’s My Website Traffic?
Last May, I took on the job of creating a website for LessThanUThink, a student-run communications campaign combating binge drinking on campus using a $75,000 grant from The Century Council.
Favre’s Lips Are Sealed After “Out-of-Bounds” Texts
We thought the “sexting” epidemic only afflicted hormonally-charged, pubescent teens. Then the Brett Favre scandal hit newsstands across the nation. Allegedly, the 41-year-old Minnesota Vikings quarterback has been making passes
PR = Satisfaction > Stress
Public relations professionals are known for overworking themselves and biting off a little more than they can chew, even if it means working 12- to 15-hour days. Whether it’s taking
Mission Possible: Obtaining an Internship
Our professors repeat one word to us public relations students over and over: experience, experience and more experience. But how do we get that experience? Internships. All PR students are