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Secrets of An Event Planning Intern

Secrets of An Event Planning Intern

Posted: September 30, 2014, 9:07 a.m. by Katie Foster Howard. In my public relations career, I have gravitated more toward internships in nonprofit event planning than those in corporate media relations. While working at an arts advocacy organization, a radio station and two film festivals,

A New Age of Creatives

A New Age of Creatives

Posted: September 29, 2014, 2:46 p.m. by Connor Fox. “Creativity: the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.” This basic definition of the term has been interpreted through many different applications over time. While the word is

Golf: A Game of Giving

Golf: A Game of Giving

September 18, 2014, 1:07 p.m. by Jean Faircloth. With 18 holes in one round of golf, the player must pace himself. Even if he begins his round with a birdie or possibly an eagle, he must stay grounded and focused. His excitement can become crippling,

Natural Public Relations

Natural Public Relations

Posted: September 17, 2014, 5:08 p.m. by Michelle Sue Agee. Natural public relations occurs when brands implement public relations strategies and marketing tactics to almost seamlessly captivate their following and expand their reach within the target audience. Strategies must be in real time to connect,

A Bite out of Apple

A Bite out of Apple

Posted: September 10, 2014, 3:11 p.m. by Connor Fox. “Think Different.” One of the most recognizable campaign slogans in the late 1990s illuminated the efforts of Apple Inc. to begin a new era with innovation. And that it did. Apple products now speak for themselves

Comedy Industry: Help Wanted

Comedy Industry: Help Wanted

Posted: September 4, 2014, 3:37 p.m. by Michelle Sue Agee. Comedy is an industry that reflects a genre. As an industry, there aren’t many opportunities to share ideas, strategies and success among conservatories and venues, educators and performers. Though performance-based workshops are relatively available, there

From Cappuccinos to Chiantis

From Cappuccinos to Chiantis

Posted: July 10, 2014, 1:20 p.m. by Addison Viani. Since 2012, Starbucks has been testing the waters in select locations with the addition of beer and wine on its menu. The new menu, called Starbucks Evenings, includes alcoholic beverages, as well as small plates and

“The Fast and the Furious” Sequel Lives on

“The Fast and the Furious” Sequel Lives on

Posted: April 25, 2014, 1:15 p.m. by Devon Landman. It’s one thing for an actor’s character to pass away on a T.V. show or movie. But when the person dies in real life, it is extremely difficult for film producers and co-workers to both cope

Reich With Talent Not Publicity

Posted: April 25, 2014, 1:51 p.m. by Myreete Wolford. “You have no time left, let alone the energy to do it.” Nathan Reich is a contemporary folk singer with a gift and message to spread, but no time or energy to spread it. His melancholy

To Work or Not to Work

To Work or Not to Work

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:50 p.m. by Maggie Jones and Morgan Daniels. In today’s job market you can never be too prepared when it comes to getting hired at your first job out of college. Whether it be preparedness in scholastic endeavors, extracurricular activities or

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