Published on Sept. 22, 2022, at 3:07 p.m. by Seth Self. P.T. Barnum. Ivy Lee. Edward L. Bernays. These names are some of the most famous in the field of public relations, known across classrooms and in textbooks as founding members who helped the field develop into
Published on Sept. 21, 2022, at 4:09 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley. Sometimes celebrities and influencers can technically do everything right. From monitoring what they say, to being altruistic enough to stay “unproblematic” in the public eye, sometimes maintaining their own public image isn’t enough. When their
Published Sept. 19, 2022, at 4:44p.m. by Abby Walsh. “The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die.” Following a wave of controversy and negative publicity, social media personality Andrew Tate, known as @cobratate, has been banned from numerous social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook,
Published Sept. 14, 2022, at 4:20 p.m. by Sydney Palmer. Harry Styles allegedly spitting on Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival is not something I had on my bingo board for 2022. If you haven’t heard about the viral video making rounds on Twitter, I’ll give
Published on May 23, 2022, 10:08 a.m. by Annemarie Munoz, Guest Contributor. In the United States, women make up 60-80% of the public relations workforce but occupy only one in five leadership positions. Betsy Plank dared to change the role of women in leadership and marked
Published on May 6, 2022, at 11:14 a.m. by Madison Traughber. Tesla’s innovative brand image, unique PR moves and lack of advertising campaigns are what captivates consumers who are looking for a fresh take on a century-old invention: the automobile. Tesla is an inspiration to all as the company possesses a
Published on April 22, 2022, at 7:50 p.m. by Madison Traughber. ARPR, the largest technology public relations firm in the Southeast, was founded in 2012 by University of Alabama C&IS alumnus Anna Ruth Williams. A tech PR agency exclusively curates the reputation of technology-based companies. Tech PR is “the art of building and maintaining a
Published on April 20, 2022, at 5:03 p.m. by Sydney Miner. When deciding where to shop, many people choose companies that practice corporate social responsibility. By giving back to their communities, these brands develop authenticity and build trust with their publics. Brands such as State Bags and Sackcloth & Ashes give
Published on April 19, 2022, at 11:39 p.m. by Jen Bowman. Our TikTok For You Pages are flooded with unboxings of PR packages. Influencers with large and small platforms film themselves opening up cardboard boxes filled with brands promoting new items or lines. These videos get posted
Published on April 19, at 2:03 p.m. by Kyrsten Eller. The main purpose of a nonprofit is to improve quality of life, whether that be for members of a local community or for the planet. Both Operation Climate and Cool Kids Clubhouse are prime examples
