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Harnessing the Power of Communication

Harnessing the Power of Communication

Published on March 30, 2016, at 7:45 p.m. by Eliza Sheffield. These days, public relations practice must go far beyond one-way communication. To gain consumer trust, companies have to make people feel heard, and brands often make this happen by actively interacting with their audiences.

Geo-TAG, You’re It

Geo-TAG, You’re It

Posted on November 3, 2015, at 9:15 p.m. by Sally Immel. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is the value of a Snapchat filter? Some marketing pros would say “priceless.” Snapchat has created a whole new meaning to the word “selfie,” and

Navigating a Rocky Road

Navigating a Rocky Road

Posted: September 11, 2015, 2:45 p.m. by Caroline Giddis. If there is one thing I consistently run to after a breakup, when I fail a test, or during a summer day, it’s ice cream. I can’t imagine anything worse than a summer without my favorite

Dr. Daniel Mangis: Representing the Ultimate PR Client

Dr. Daniel Mangis: Representing the Ultimate PR Client

Posted: April 15, 2015, 2:20 p.m. by Haley Petrey. As public relations professionals, we are responsible for the representation of our clients. What if that client were the United States of America? It’s a large task that may seem daunting, but someone has to do

A Guide to Graduate School

A Guide to Graduate School

Posted: April 14, 2015, 11:08 p.m. by Laura Gregory. Every spring, young and eager undergraduates count down the days to the one they’ve been working toward their entire lives: graduation. With their last exam officially behind them, they celebrate the end of their collegiate careers

Kim Kardashian: Communication is Key

Kim Kardashian: Communication is Key

Posted: April 14, 2015, 10:56 p.m. by Kaitlin Goins. Yet again, the Kardashian name is in the news, but not exactly for sex scandals, unexpected pregnancies or nasty divorces. Kim Kardashian’s mobile game app “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” was named Hottest Mobile Game in Adweek’s annual

Darrin Griffin: Deaf Superhero

Darrin Griffin: Deaf Superhero

Posted: March 30, 2015, 10:42 by Haley Petrey. Have you ever thought about how your ability to hear affects the way you communicate? As a hearing child of deaf adults (CODA), Darrin Griffin experienced life through the two different worlds of Deaf and hearing cultures.

A Busy Time for the CDC

A Busy Time for the CDC

Posted: March 16, 2015, 10:52 a.m. by Ana Vega. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention organization was quite active this flu season after a mismatch occurred between the predicted strains in this year’s vaccine and a predominate flu strain that was circulating the United

“Seinfeld”: A Show About Something

“Seinfeld”: A Show About Something

Posted: November 6, 2014, 6:49 p.m. by Connor Fox. Even after 25 years, nothing compares to “Seinfeld.” The show is lauded as one of the greatest ever and set the tone for comedy television. Its persistent jokes, situational humor, unforgettable characters and undeniable entertainment have

Tuscaloosa: Breaking the College Town Stereotype

Tuscaloosa: Breaking the College Town Stereotype

Posted: October 29, 2014, 1:42 p.m. by Katie Lansford. It’s no secret that Tuscaloosa is regarded as a college football town. From September to November each year, thousands of football fans migrate to one of Alabama’s most well-known cities to see their favorite Crimson Tide

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