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Tiara Talk: The Pageant Industry’s Evolving Reputation

Tiara Talk: The Pageant Industry’s Evolving Reputation

Published on February 1, 2024, 1:25 p.m.by Shaley Brown. The pageant industry has drawn criticism over the years for its perpetuation of unrealistic body images and for crowning tall, thin young women. However, pageants are also known for building resilience by exposing women to competition

Career Change: From Beat Reporter to Communications Specialist

Career Change: From Beat Reporter to Communications Specialist

Published on January 31, 2024, 4:16 p.m.by Carsyn Smiling. Every year recent college graduates enter the workforce hoping to find the perfect job right out of college. Many use their entry-level job to lay the foundation of their newfound professional lives, and an increasing number

The Super Bowl of Persuasion

The Super Bowl of Persuasion

Published on December 23, 2023, 12:41 p.m.by Ali Burleson. Over 63 years ago, many Americans gathered around the television screen to narrow their focus on the first televised presidential debate. Since then, communication strategies have evolved. Yet, at the heart of these debates, the purpose

PR in the Ballroom

PR in the Ballroom

Published on December 10, 2023, 2:32 p.m.by Katherine Williams. “Dancing with the Stars” is the most famous ballroom dancing competition show on American TV with over 32 seasons so far. You may be wondering, how do TV shows establish longevity like it has? A good PR team

How to Successfully Break In with Geno Schellenberger

How to Successfully Break In with Geno Schellenberger

Published on December 4, 2023, 3:47 p.m.by Alison Reed. Geno Schellenberger is a successful Gen Z communicator and professional who has become an inspiration to aspiring practitioners and current professionals alike. As the founder of the Breaking and Entering Media company, consisting of the “Breaking

Disney Knows Best: Disney100 on TikTok

Disney Knows Best: Disney100 on TikTok

Published on November 29, 2023, 9:37 p.m.by Alison Reed. Disney has a long-standing history of creatively meeting the needs of its audiences. In fact, for the past 100 years, the Walt Disney Company has been highly regarded for its innovation in entertainment, music, branding and

The Art and Science of Rebranding

The Art and Science of Rebranding

Published on December 4, 2023, 11:46 a.m.by Katherine Williams and Carsyn Smiling. On average, there are 4.4 million businesses created each year. This competition drives some companies to “rebrand” in order to stand out to target audiences. However, there are many more factors to consider than meets

How Bama Built Influencers’ Brands

How Bama Built Influencers’ Brands

  Published on November 27, 2023, 3:24 p.m.by Shaley Brown.  101,821 football tickets, 39,623 students and 12,000 Greek members. Since 1831, The University of Alabama (UA) has built an empire that includes the seventh largest collegiate stadium, the fifth largest enrollment record at UA and

The Importance of Utilizing PR in Higher Education

The Importance of Utilizing PR in Higher Education

Published on November 17, 2023, 7:56 p.m.by Chloe Petro. When most people think of public relations, they think of press releases, PR unboxing hauls or celebrity PR failures. While public relations encompasses those things, it also plays vital role in more industries than people realize. One place

From Alabama to the Big Apple

From Alabama to the Big Apple

Published on November 17, 2023, 5:20 p.m. by Ali Burleson. Every day thousands of New Yorkers step out onto the crosswalk among bright lights, honking horns and the smell of hot, steamy pizza cooking around the corner. It’s the norm in this lively, bustling city.

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