October Brings Social Media Changes
With the ever-increasing popularity of social networks, viral videos, blogs and other online media, it is essential for PR practitioners to be proficient in using social media. These online media
Innisfree Fundraising Event for Platform Online Magazine
Platform Online Magazine is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, November 4, at Innisfree Irish Pub in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The event will start at 8 p.m. and entertainment will be provided
Before the Journey: Hopes, Wishes and Expectations for the 2009 PRSSA National Convention
As I anxiously await my impending early November trip to San Diego, Ca., I think about how lucky I am to have the chance to experience everything that I will
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
For nearly three years, “Gossip Girl” has been one of the most talked about shows on television. The show is featured on covers of major publications, like Rolling Stone and New York
How to Find a Public Relations Mentor
While reading the PRSSA blog, I was reminded of great advice: find a mentor. The importance of a mentor in the PR field is extremely valuable, especially in today’s economy. As we
CelebriTweets
Since when are celebrities treated like normal people? They haven’t been and never will be. Though this may be true, I applaud the celebrities who make an attempt at a
US News Media: Bad PR for Americans?
Wolf Blitzer was interviewing the family familiar with appearing on television and reality shows when the cat was let out of the bag. Wolf didn’t throw a curveball but was
Social Media Marketing Overload
I log onto my Facebook account. Another fan page request, this time for a cosmetic product I don’t even use. And even if I did use it, why on Earth
Norma Hanson: An Industry’s Hero
The millennial generation sees limitless possibility in almost every kind of endeavor. Being a part of this, the idea of being denied advancement because of my sex had never even
Save the Drama for Your Mama.
We all love hearing about the crazy drama going on in Hollywood every day, which is obviously why we call it “entertainment.” Drama in the entertainment industry is nothing new;