Kobe Bryant: A Legacy Beyond the Court
Published on January 29, 2020 at 8:37 p.m. by Allie Rose. I was eating lunch with friends on Sunday, Jan. 26, when all around the restaurant people were struck with the news that basketball legend Kobe Bryant had passed. He and his daughter Gianna died
“Keeping Up” with Your Personal Brand
Published on January 9, 2020, at 8:38 a.m. by Ali Cushing. The Kardashian family is one of the most well-known reality TV dynasties out there. The glamorous bunch is constantly popping up on television screens and in the tabloids, as well as across all social
A PR Fairy Tale: Disney+
Published on November 25, 2019, at 10:10 p.m. by Heather Griffith. On Nov. 12, 2019, Disney launched its much-anticipated streaming service: Disney+. Fans were thrilled by the opportunity to watch their childhood favorite TV shows and classic Disney movies, but that excitement came to a
“Starting up” a Startup: Swoptop
Published on October 23, 2019, at 6:42 p.m. by Ali Cushing. The term “startup” has been bandied around at an increasing rate over the past few years describing young ventures taken by opportunists, such as the creation of hip new apps and small business proposals.
Building the Legion Brand
Published on June 10, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. by Hudson Nuckolls. The phrase “professional soccer in Birmingham” would normally be part of a discussion about football (the European version) being played in Birmingham, England. The city boasts two proud English Football League Championship clubs —
Pitt Athletics Rebrand: Moving Forward by Looking Back
Published on June 3, 2019, at 7:15 a.m. by Mickey Kennedy. Just a couple of months ago, Pitt Athletics announced a rebrand for all of its teams, including a new font, logo and jerseys. The University of Pittsburgh is a historical school flowing with tradition,
Keep Twitter Weird
Published on February 12, 2019, at 9:25 a.m. by Emma Bannen. Organizations use social media platforms, like Twitter, to engage with their audiences every day. In feeds saturated with sponsored posts and advertisements, how do brands stand out to their consumers? While some opt to
Shake the Hand of Authenticity
Published on September 25, 2018, at 12:05 p.m. by McClelland Schilling. Brand authenticity is sweeping the communications landscape, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Some of the most successful organizations are capitalizing on transparency and integrity, and the results have not been disappointing.
Leaders of Change: Lessons from 2018’s Best Rebrands
Published on September 21, 2018, at 3:20 p.m. by Anna Claire Toxey. It’s no secret that changing a brand can oftentimes be controversial. While some view it as an opportunity for renewal and growth, others see it as a company losing touch with its long-held