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UN-“Belieber”-ABLE

Posted At: March 11, 2013 2:05 P.M. by Katie Sanders When you think about public relations, you should immediately think of relationships. Even someone uninvolved in the industry knows that PR deals with the media, consumers, employees or other important publics. Building and maintaining relationships

Searching for Solutions: SEO

Posted At: March 8, 2013 12:00 P.M. by Caroline Murray Search engine optimization is a popular concept in communications today. The phrase is seen in every publication and blog and it is a part of every single Google search. What does SEO really mean though?

Taking Out the Gatekeeper

Posted At: March 7, 2013 1:24 P.M. by Martina Kaiwi It is no secret: media kits are an essential tool used to promote an organization to the news media. However, financial expert Dave Ramsey cuts out the middleman and sends his “bundles” directly to his audience.

A Toast to Triumph

Posted At: March 6, 2013 4:00 P.M. by Gillian Richard and Haley Clemons “Eighty-five percent of all restaurants fail within the first five years, and 50 percent fail within the first year,” said Kim Boyle, assistant professor of restaurant, hotel and meetings management at The

Lights, Camera, PR?

Posted At: March 6, 2013 2:35 P.M. by Jessica Ruffin I’ll never forget the day that I was sitting behind a desk in Los Angeles and calmly said into the phone, “Hello, may I please speak with the representative for Charlie Sheen?” I was put

We Take PRide

We Take PRide

Posted At: March 5, 2013 6:20 P.M. by Gillian Richard I wasn’t at the round table when members of The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter decided we would implement the hashtag #takePRide. I don’t know the exact motive for choosing it, but I can take a good guess.

The Onion Leaves a Bad Taste

Posted At: March 4, 2013 1:50 P.M. by Lindsey Green News satirist The Onion is known for toeing the thin line between funny and downright offensive. The publication has made a name for itself with raunchy, politically incorrect articles and taboo topics, and its social

Social Media and 21st Century Litigation

Posted At: March 4, 2013 1:27 P.M. by Casey Rogers In today’s digitally centric society, it comes as no surprise that user data from social media outlets has found a unique niche in the modern judicial process as well as become a driving force in

Making a Mark Like Maker’s

Posted At: March 1, 2013 8:45 A.M. by Casey Rogers You may have read about the popular bourbon titan, Maker’s Mark, and the backlash in response to the company’s announcement to reduce the alcohol content. This media attention might become a public relations nightmare; however, it

Virtual Agencies — The Real Deal

Virtual Agencies — The Real Deal

Posted At: March 1, 2013 8:45 A.M. by Lindsey Green Virtual, or cyber, agencies are on the rise as possibilities on the Internet increase each and every day. By minimizing overhead costs, these agencies are able to offer lower rates to their customers. Many virtual agencies are

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