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Editor Biographies, Spring 2023

Katherine Amberson Editor/Writer Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020–Fall 2022), Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Spanish Seal of Biliteracy Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Media Writing Center Mentor—University of Alabama (September 2022-Present), Staff Member and Social

Chaos at Coachella: Frank Ocean’s Controversial Performance

Chaos at Coachella: Frank Ocean’s Controversial Performance

Published on May 4, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. by Olivia Esquivel. When it was announced that Frank Ocean would be headlining Coachella this year, I was elated. Ocean hadn’t performed live in six years, and his last album was released in 2016. Unfortunately, my delight didn’t last.

The PR of the Playlist: Strategy in the Streaming Age

The PR of the Playlist: Strategy in the Streaming Age

Published on April 13, 2023, at 10:40 a.m. by Olivia Esquivel. One of the key aspects of public relations is practioners’ ability to generate earned media for their clients. This skill is a foundational pillar for PR, and it is continuing to evolve today. The music industry

The PR Brilliance of “Soy Georgina”

The PR Brilliance of “Soy Georgina”

Published on April 5, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. by Olivia Esquivel. Georgina Rodriguez may be known as the partner of the most famous soccer player in the world, but her Netflix series “Soy Georgina” has her taking the stage as the star of the show. The program just

PR in Higher Education: Opportunities and Advice

PR in Higher Education: Opportunities and Advice

Published on March 20, 2023, at 4:35 p.m. by Olivia Esquivel. In order to become a public relations professional, the typical path is to attend a postsecondary school and receive at least a bachelor’s degree, potentially even a master’s degree. With such academic degrees, students gain valuable

Actions Speak Louder than Words: The NFL Continues to Fail Colin Kaepernick

Actions Speak Louder than Words: The NFL Continues to Fail Colin Kaepernick

Published on February 24, 2023, at 11:05 a.m.by Olivia Esquivel. In recent years, the NFL has been faced with numerous public relations crises. During the 2022-2023 season, it had to respond to serious injuries like Tua Tagovailoa’s concussions and Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest. The NFL has received praise for

Nepo Babies Show the Value of Good PR Teams

Nepo Babies Show the Value of Good PR Teams

Published on February 21, 2023, at 9:50 a.m. by Emilia Ciezadlo and Olivia Esquivel. Nepotism in Hollywood, or any type of business, is nothing new. We often see celebrities get roles, opportunities and even awards due to their lineage. Being born into a family with

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