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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

Women in PR: Seats in the Office, But Not at the Table

Women in PR: Seats in the Office, But Not at the Table

Published on December 2, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. by Gabrielle Sirois. Look around most public relations agencies or classrooms, and chances are you will see mostly women. This industry is known for being primarily female-driven; however, when you look at who occupies the leadership roles

A Thank-You Note to Our Profession

Published on November 21, 2019, at 8:30 p.m. by Gabrielle Sirois. As public relations professionals, we work pretty much 24/7. There are always things for us to do, and it is easy for us to get caught up in work, bogged down and discouraged by

Unexpected Inspiration from Brand Partnerships

Unexpected Inspiration from Brand Partnerships

Published on November 19, at 12:36 p.m. by Gabrielle Sirois. Collaborations have long been used to benefit brands by giving them the chance to be exposed to different audiences. Oftentimes brands tend to collaborate with those who are similar to them because it normally makes

That’s Showbiz Baby: Insider Advice for Succeeding in Entertainment PR

That’s Showbiz Baby: Insider Advice for Succeeding in Entertainment PR

Published on October 24, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. by Gabrielle Sirois. The entertainment industry is one of the most high-profile industries worldwide. Many people in public relations are drawn to the entertainment industry for a chance to combine their PR skills with another one of

HUNTER: An Agency That Earns It

HUNTER: An Agency That Earns It

Published on October 14, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. by  Gabrielle Sirois. Grace Leong was studying for her Intro to PR class at the University of Delaware when she came across the name Barbara Hunter in her textbook. She read about how Hunter and her sister

James Bond: International Super-Spy and Master of Personal Branding

James Bond: International Super-Spy and Master of Personal Branding

Published on October 3, 2019, at 10:40 p.m. by Gabrielle Sirois. 007. MI6 secret agent. International man of intrigue. That’s right, I’m talking about the most famous spy of all time, James Bond. This iconic character, created in 1953 by Ian Fleming, has captivated audiences

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