Memorie Bailey — Woodstock, Georgia Major/Minor: Public Relations/Psychology Academic Achievements: President’s List Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Administrative Assistant: The Georgia Ballet (Fall 2008- Spring 2009); Intern: Dunwoody Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (Summer 2010); PR Intern: University of Alabama College of Education (August 2012–present) Community Service:
Welcome to Platform Magazine, a student-run public relations publication at The University of Alabama. We strive to encourage ethical practice and leadership, facilitate conversation with our readers and provide insight into the ever-changing world of public relations. As we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary, we hope
Posted: December 3, 2012 at 2:15 P.M. by Jessica Colburn. The shift from relying on traditional media to incorporating social media seems daunting for many businesses. However, what if you were trying to promote a service rather than a product — and not just any
Posted: November 15, 2012 at 2:25 P.M. by Jessica Colburn. Storytelling doesn’t involve simply telling a story — it helps you feel the story. And, according to Bragg, one of the most important parts is giving your story a heart.
Posted: November 2, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. by Jessica Colburn Did you ever dream of being an astronaut when you were a child? For many of us, this dream did not become a reality. Whether you discovered your love for space was not paralleled with
Posted At: October 15, 2012 2:30 P.M. by Jessica Colburn. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Platform Magazine, alumni of the public relations publication voiced their opinions and gave some advice on how Platform Magazine can and will contribute to success outside of the
Posted At: September 28, 2012 12:45 P.M. by Jessica Colburn Remember, a physical game board is not necessary, but strategy is essential to making the most out of your PRSA chapter meetings.
Posted At: September 5, 2012 2:42 P.M. by Jessica Colburn I learned very quickly that life as an intern is quite different from life as a college student leading multiple student organizations. As an intern, we are not the ones who make the call. We
Posted At: April 4, 2012 3:00 PM by Mariah Fairweather For the past few years the millennial generation has been criticized for their lack of work ethic. The first to come of age in the new millennium, this generation encompasses people born between 1980 and
