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Going Up

Apr. 14, 2009

by Tracy Sims

I am planning to graduate from college in less than a year, and I can only imagine the difficulties that I am going to

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Platform Magazine is an online, student-run publication focused on the discussion and advancement of the public relations industry. We strive to encourage ethical practice and leadership, to facilitate discussion among our readers, and to provide insight into the ever-changing world of public relations. This magazine is produced by students at The University of Alabama and sponsored by The Plank Center for Public Relations.

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Meet this semester’s Web Publication and Design team!✍️🤍

Led by our web publication and design director, Parker Schell, Tori Lindmark, Madison O’Connell and Emily Crousore work on the publication of content and supporting the visual and design needs for the semester’s issue of Platform Magazine, including the website, social media and other visual materials.

Parker Schell
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Involvement: PRCA, PRSSA, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger

Tori Lindmark
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Leadership Communication
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Involvement: PRCA, PRSSA, SIBS, Alabama Athletics Marketing Internship

Madison O’Connell
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Sales and Hospitality Management
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Involvement: Tri Delta (Sisterhood Chair), Public Relations Council of Alabama (VP of Operations and Analytics), UA Speaking Studio

Emily Crousore
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Sales and Student-Designed News Media Writing
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega, Capstone Agency (Former Copy Directory), C&IS Ambassadors

Meet this semester’s Social Media and Networking t

Meet this semester’s Social Media and Networking team!✍️🤍

Led by our social media and networking director, Maggie Hill, JoJo Wiktor, Kaira Harper and Mallory Cook work to promote Platform Magazine’s work and opportunities on social media.

Maggie Hill
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Digital Consumer Engagement and Digital, Public, and Professional Writing
Hometown: Decatur, AL
Involvement: PRSSA, Oakley Society, Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society, UA Writing Center, and Kappa Delta

JoJo Wiktor
Major: Advertising
Minor: Psychology and Creative Media
Hometown: Bluffton, SC
Involvement: Kappa Kappa Gamma

Kaira Harper
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Blount Scholars Program
Hometown: Jonesboro, AR
Involvement: Capstone Agency, Red Rook Press, Media Writing Center

Mallory Cook
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Digital, Public & Professional Writing; University Honors Program
Accelerated Master’s Student in Advertising & Public Relations
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
Involvement: PRSSA President, UA Bateman Team Member, Recruitment Student Assistant at Tisch Student Services

Meet the team! ✍️🤍 Platform Magazine is excited to

Meet the team! ✍️🤍 Platform Magazine is excited to welcome a new editorial team of six writers and two directors for the spring semester. We’re ready to share fresh perspectives through articles, blogs, and more!

Nonprofit PR isn’t powered by big budgets but by s

Nonprofit PR isn’t powered by big budgets but by storytelling, trust and the people behind the mission. Check out Julia Fowler’s article to see how nonprofit pros turn limited resources into powerful, purpose-driven communication.

Meet Platform editor and writer Julia Fowler! 🩵 ✍️

Meet Platform editor and writer Julia Fowler! 🩵 ✍️
Julia is a senior from Huntsville, Alabama, majoring in advertising. She is a member of Chi Omega, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Reading Allies.
A fun fact is that she spent a summer studying abroad in Italy!

Fashion Week may end, but the PR storytelling neve

Fashion Week may end, but the PR storytelling never does. Check out Maggie’s article as she explores how PR keeps the narrative alive long after the runway.

Meet Platform editor and writer Addie Nails!🩵 ✍️

Meet Platform editor and writer Addie Nails!🩵 ✍️
Addie is a senior from Decatur, Alabama, majoring in public relations. She is involved in PRCA, Student Alumni Ambassadors, Alpha Chi Omega and C&IS Student Executive Council. A fun fact is that she has two Aussiedoodles!

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