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Greek Life Crisis Management

Greek Life Crisis Management

Posted: September 28, 2015, at 2:05 p.m. by Sally Immel. The increase in the number of college students choosing to “go Greek” has caused sorority and fraternity leadership to assemble a set of rules and regulations to ensure that each chapter is managed efficiently. With

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

The Key Player: Dr. Kenon A. Brown

The Key Player: Dr. Kenon A. Brown

Posted: March 16, 2015, 10:49 a.m. by Annslee Wilson. In today’s public relations industry, some practitioners do not believe that academic research is a valuable resource. Crisis management research, in particular, is often overlooked as a key player in providing practitioners the best practices used

Through the Fires: The Evolution of Crisis Management

Through the Fires: The Evolution of Crisis Management

Posted: March 9, 2015, 3:23 p.m. by Ethan Wiggins. Ludlow, Colorado, April 20, 1914: 1,200 striking coal miners and their families are attacked by the Colorado National Guard and the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company camp guards. More than two dozen men, women and children

Breaking News at the Speed of Social Media

Breaking News at the Speed of Social Media

Posted: November 7, 2014, 2:35 p.m. by Mary Kathryn Woods. A crisis breaks. Within the blink of an eye, the whole world knows. How? A little blue birdie with a big mouth that we call Twitter plays a significant role in spreading news stories. A few

Tolerance for Bad Taste

Posted At: November 13, 2013 1:45 p.m. by Brian C. Hoff. Ethics, on its face, is the study and practice of right and wrong. In PR, we definitely lean more toward practicing ethics than studying it – but every once in a while, studying an

Jumping the Gun with 140 Characters

Posted At: September 12, 2013 7:30 a.m. by Jessica Chambers Twitter can be the media’s best friend or worst nightmare. With a single click, information can be spread to the masses. However, the use of Twitter can also backfire and damage a news outlet’s credibility.

When the Boss Slips Up…

Posted At: May 21, 2013 8:30 a.m. by Lindsey Green Although the PR team for any high profile public figure or institution is probably accustomed to busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, no amount of careful planning can prepare them for when the boss says something inappropriate.

PR and Politics

PR and Politics

Posted At: April 26, 2013 12:23 p.m. by Grayson Martin The field of public relations has changed tremendously and so have the skill sets of its practitioners. PR professionals now have a wide range of abilities in order to satisfy as many of their clients’

Perfecting the Bedside Manner: Healthcare Public Relations

Perfecting the Bedside Manner: Healthcare Public Relations

Posted At: April 4, 2013 9:09 A.M. by Katie Sanders A nurse or doctor is expected to have a comforting bedside manner. Along with knowing the diagnosis and treatment, healthcare professionals deal with the emotional and abstract challenges that present themselves in daily activities. Healthcare

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