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In the Fast Lane to a Career

In the Fast Lane to a Career

Posted: October 27, 2014, 2:15 p.m. by Doug Killough & Michelle Pierce. It’s 2014 and everyone is going green. If you are not, you are behind. From hybrid vehicles to recycled water bottles, the effort to save the environment is becoming a cultural norm. In

No Nice Southern Girl Should Be Involved With Public Relations

No Nice Southern Girl Should Be Involved With Public Relations

Posted: April 3, 2014, 10:11 a.m. by Myreete Wolford. Betsy Plank changed the way I understand the word “passion.” Betsy was a leader like no one you’ve ever heard of before. She once said, “I lived almost two career lifetimes in public relations, which is

FiLIP or Flop?

FiLIP or Flop?

Posted: April 2, 2014, 2:19 p.m. by Addison Viani. AT&T recently created buzz with its new product that is much more than a smartphone. This $200 device is targeted to customers who have children as young as 4 years old. ABC’s and 123’s are not

Why Cats Need Better PR

Why Cats Need Better PR

Posted: March 19, 2014, 2:25 p.m. by Morgan Daniels. Cats are the overall most popular pet worldwide, outnumbering dogs three to one, yet dogs are given the label of man’s best friend. This is most likely because cats are perceived as aloof and nefarious, while

Signs of Success

Signs of Success

Posted: March 17, 2014,  1:51 p.m. by Maggie Jones. As the nation becomes more diverse, our communication tactics alter accordingly. We learn to speak another language or develop a skill that will help us reach our target audience more effectively. Sign language is both a

Global Firms Reap Benefits of Multilingual Employees

Global Firms Reap Benefits of Multilingual Employees

Posted: March 10, 2014, 7:59 p.m. by Shannon Auvil. In the ever-changing environment of public relations, any skill that places you apart from the pack might be exactly the one to perfect. The need for multilingual employees is growing nationwide, especially in communications firms and

Communications Graduates Prosper in Teach For America

Communications Graduates Prosper in Teach For America

Posted: February 6, 2014 4:15 p.m. by Shannon Auvil. Teach For America, a nonprofit organization in the AmeriCorps national service network, recruits recent college graduates and professionals to teach in high-need communities for two years in a national effort to improve student achievement. Founded in

The Grammy Revolution

The Grammy Revolution

Posted At: January 27, 2014 2:13 p.m. by Myreete Wolford We are in the midst of a revolution. A bold and beautiful, strong and loud revolution through Twitter. This isn’t about beliefs or religion. This isn’t an argument for or against gay marriage. This is about

Communicating Obamacare

Communicating Obamacare

Posted At: December 3, 2013 7:33 a.m. by Christi Rich As November ends, we approach the two-month mark of the initial implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. From its inception and signing in 2010, the ACA has

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