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Editor Biographies, Fall 2019

Carlyle Ascik Editor/Writer Hometown: Fairhope, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Management/Digital Art Academic Achievements: President’s List, Dean’s List, The Anderson Society, Mortar Board, Cardinal Key, Phi Eta Sigma Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Account Executive — Capstone Agency (Current), Director of Public Relations — Alabama Panhellenic Association (Current), Vice President of

It’s More Than Monet or Matisse: Art and Public Relations

It’s More Than Monet or Matisse: Art and Public Relations

Published on December 6, 2019, at 1:45 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. Whether it’s a world-renowned artist setting up her latest museum exhibition, or a self-starter hoping to auction off his first piece at a small gallery — public relations professionals play a critical role in

Why Your Favorite Influencer Is Actually a PR Pro

Why Your Favorite Influencer Is Actually a PR Pro

Published on December 3, 2019, at 11:40 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. It’s impossible to deny it — influencers are a hot topic in the communications industry. Marketing departments want to work with them, and consumers want to hear what they have to say, so it’s

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the PR Pro in Your Life

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the PR Pro in Your Life

Published on November 19, 2019, at 5:10 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. They’re flexible, timely and consider every detail. From early morning commutes to events that last all night long, they rarely slow down. They are connected to the community, in-the-know, and they understand the client

It’s Called a Style “Guide” for a Reason

It’s Called a Style “Guide” for a Reason

Published on October 27, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. On Aug. 28, 2019, a statement of under 280 characters caused an uproar in the communications industry. When the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook account tweeted a timely reminder about how its recent hyphen update pertains to

Emily Post’s Guide to Public Relations

Emily Post’s Guide to Public Relations

Published on October 9, 2019, at 4:40 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. When I was a little girl, watching my mother prepare for dinner parties was captivating. Like a magician, she would turn our homework-cluttered kitchen table into a whimsical display of appetizers accompanied by tiny

How Data is Reshaping the Public Relations Industry

How Data is Reshaping the Public Relations Industry

Published on October 2, 2019, at 8:45 p.m. by Carlyle Ascik. There is no way to avoid it — data is everywhere. From political campaigns to Instagram advertisements, more data is generated and collected than ever before. According to IBM, individuals produce 2.5 quintillion bytes

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