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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

Mindfulness: The Answer to the Biggest Threat America Faces Today

Mindfulness: The Answer to the Biggest Threat America Faces Today

Published on April 15, 2021 at 8:38 p.m. by Lawson Colgate. Content, not information, distributed to the public with an intentional attempt to mislead is an existential threat to the world today. The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations confronted the crisis of misinformation on Thursday, April

Public Relations v. United States Judicial System (2021)

Public Relations v. United States Judicial System (2021)

Published on April 15, 2021 at 11:27 a.m. by Kris Scott. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, your honor and the entire courtroom, my client is innocent! Public relations is a strategic communication process implemented by businesses, individuals and organizations. Utilizing specific tools and tactics, PR

David Dobrik’s First Response: A PR Nightmare

David Dobrik’s First Response: A PR Nightmare

Published on April 12, 2021 at 10:20 p.m. by Rachel Breeding. David Dobrik, beloved YouTuber and leader of the “Vlog Squad,” is in hot water. Without some serious public relations magic, his reputation is on the line. If you haven’t heard the news, Dobrik and several

The Power of the Hashtag

The Power of the Hashtag

Published on April 9, 2021 at 9:10 p.m. by Rachel Fuller. In 2017, Warner Bros. Pictures released “Justice League.” The film’s director, Zack Snyder, had to step down from post-production due to the tragic death of his daughter. Director Joss Whedon finished the film for Snyder, making

Meghan vs. The Queen: The Battle for PR Champion

Meghan vs. The Queen: The Battle for PR Champion

Published on April 8, 2021 at 12:03 p.m. by Mattie Naman. Unless you literally live under a rock, then you have heard of the showdown between former Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry versus the royal family. Becoming a royal has been anything

Beyond the Agency: PR Jobs You’ve Never Considered

Beyond the Agency: PR Jobs You’ve Never Considered

Published on April 8, 2021 at 11:58 a.m. by Rachel Breeding. The public relations industry is often referred to as broad, with so many different fields and career opportunities to choose from with a public relations degree. For many high school and college students, the idea

Small Business, Big Impact: Botanica and Oz Music

Small Business, Big Impact: Botanica and Oz Music

Published on April 7, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.  by Maggie Palmer. Small businesses are often considered to be the lifeblood of the American consumer market — there are probably a few in your own backyard. The statistics say so, too. In Alabama alone, there are almost 400,000 small

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