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Disney Helps Career Dreams Come True

Disney Helps Career Dreams Come True

Published on March 2, 2022, at 4:45 p.m.by Morgan Keel. There are two things I am passionate about: Disney and public relations. While growing up, I watched Disney movies on repeat. Little did I know that those movies would give me more than a love

How Micro-Influencers Build Brand Awareness

How Micro-Influencers Build Brand Awareness

Published on April 16, 2021 at 9:38 p.m. by Mikaela Weis. If you spend any time on the internet, chances are you have seen some sort of brand partnership. Recently, many brands have partnered with influencers as a way to help build brand awareness. A study from

College Influencers on the Rise: Taylor Stablein and Allie Merwin

College Influencers on the Rise: Taylor Stablein and Allie Merwin

Published on March 11, 2021, at 8:29 a.m. by Bella Valentini.  While the concept of influencing has been around long before the 21st century, the methods used to become a successful influencer in today’s world have changed significantly. Through social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, the landscape for influencing is

PR and Fashion Trends: The Perfect Pair

PR and Fashion Trends: The Perfect Pair

Published on March 5, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. by Caroline Robinson. Have you ever wondered where some of our fashion trends come from? One day you’re wearing baggy jeans and an oversized corduroy button-up, then the next day, those clothing items are not “in” anymore. The

The Power of the Apology Video (And Why So Many Fail)

The Power of the Apology Video (And Why So Many Fail)

Published on March 5, 2021, at 5:59 p.m. by Rachel Breeding. It has been a little over three years since disgraced YouTuber Logan Paul uploaded his now-infamous apology video, “So Sorry.” The video, which Paul made in response to backlash he received after publishing a video

Influencers at UA: Molly Glus and Gracie O’Connor

Influencers at UA: Molly Glus and Gracie O’Connor

Published on February 26, 2021, at 5:06 p.m. by Maggie Palmer. Influencers have been around for far longer than we’d like to admit. From classic movie stars like Doris Day to authors such as Mark Twain, public figures have influenced everything from political opinions to fashion trends for

Social Media Transparency in Influencers

Social Media Transparency in Influencers

Published on February 18, 2021, at 11:11 a.m. by Rachel Fuller. When a picture, video or other content is posted online, it is almost impossible to completely erase its existence. The severity of consequences from social media posts is amplified due to the scrutiny on influencers’

Four Tools that Helped Small Businesses Persevere in a Pandemic

Four Tools that Helped Small Businesses Persevere in a Pandemic

Published on January 27, 2021, at 1:47 p.m.by Kathleen McManus. When many states across the U.S. faced lockdown and stay-at-home orders in mid-March, small-business owners faced the question, “What’s next?” As physical storefronts closed and consumers stayed home, small businesses were challenged with connecting to

Shopping with a Virtual Friend: The New Black Friday Experience

Shopping with a Virtual Friend: The New Black Friday Experience

Published on November 18, 2020, at 10:05 p.m. by Tess Hensley. The relationship between a brand’s public relations team and an influencer is crucial; one bad interaction on either side and that can ruin future relationships with other key community leaders. This year, sponsorships are more

Brands Create Poppin’ Consumer Experiences

Brands Create Poppin’ Consumer Experiences

Published on November 3, 2020, at 6:45 p.m. by Grace Evans. What concept blends consumers’ desire for experiences with social media promotion opportunities and unique brand engagement? The answer is pop-up shops. Pop-ups are one of the newest forms of brand activation that aim to

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