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Do Not Delete: Managing Negative Social Media Comments

Do Not Delete: Managing Negative Social Media Comments

Published on December 4, 2018, at 6:08 p.m. by Alyssa Leach. Picture this: You are in charge of managing social media for a brand-new restaurant recently built in an exciting location. Crowds gather for the grand opening, and because of the nature of construction, bugs

Taking a Stance in an Increasingly Polarized World

Taking a Stance in an Increasingly Polarized World

Published on December 4, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. by Savanna Guitard. In an era defined by politicization and polarization, is it possible for brands to watch from the sidelines? It can seem daunting for a large company to take a stance on a political issue,

Clickbait: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Clickbait: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Published on November 20, 2018, at 8:10 a.m. by Emily Hillhouse. Clickbait is everywhere — scroll through Twitter, Facebook or any news site, and take in how many headlines boast information one “will not believe” or conceal important details with the promise of answers in

Food in the Age of Social Media

Food in the Age of Social Media

Published on November 18, 2018, at 3:45 p.m. by Anna Jones. There are 2.34 billion worldwide social media users according to Statista. Although this number allows social media to impact many industries, according to Social Media Today, the food and restaurant industry is one of

Four Ways to Get over Writer’s Block

Four Ways to Get over Writer’s Block

Published on November 12, 2018, at 8:46 p.m. by Gillian Castro. Writer’s block. A concept that makes communications students and professionals cringe. It’s a common problem everyone will experience at least once in their career, but luckily there are a slew of easy solutions to

Kpop: The Ultimate Public Relations Playground

Kpop: The Ultimate Public Relations Playground

Published on September 20, 2018, at 7:13 p.m. by Trenton Brasfield. The road to the top is paved with good public relations. The South Korean music industry is an amalgamation of ’90s bubblegum pop, synchronized choreography, trendy fashion and polished visuals. These talented idols —

The Golden Test and Other Ways to Craft an Ethical Résumé

The Golden Test and Other Ways to Craft an Ethical Résumé

Published on September 19, 2018, at 4:12 p.m. by Elizabeth Summers. Ethical decision making remains essential in the public relations field. As PR professionals, it is vital we uphold a standard of ethics in all scenarios, including crafting résumés. Statistics show 85 percent of job

Lessons from the Greatest Leaders of 2018

Lessons from the Greatest Leaders of 2018

Published on August 17, 2018, at 7:26 a.m. by Halle Russo. World leader. Two words that command tremendous authority. When we think of world leaders, we often picture presidents, prime ministers and other heads of government. However, those individuals are no longer the people shaping

The Masters: A Brand Unlike Any Other

The Masters: A Brand Unlike Any Other

Published on May 22, 2018, at 9:10 a.m. by Halle Russo. The Masters is far more than “a tradition unlike any other.” From the Augusta National golf course itself to the winner’s green jacket, it seems as if the annual tournament brings out the inner

Waiting for Another Adidas Sneaker to Drop

Waiting for Another Adidas Sneaker to Drop

Published on May 22, 2018, at 8:48 a.m. by Maret Montanari. It is any brand’s worst nightmare to have its name attached to a scandal. Imagine being Adidas right now. The first shoe dropped in September 2017 when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charged Adidas

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