Published on April 9, 2024, 11:15 a.m. by Meg Fullen. In the ever-changing world of digital media, the landscape of social interaction has expanded. Parasocial relationships have become increasingly prevalent through the increase of social media platforms. These platforms give influencers, brands and celebrities a
Published on April 8, 2024, 11:35 a.m. by Jackson Olmstead. “Oh that’s not–” is a quote that has recently become ingrained into the vocabulary of TikTok users around the world. The phrase, a reference to a co-host’s response to Kelly Osborne’s racist comments on “The
Published on March 27, 2024, 9:38 p.m. by Stephanie Smith. Over the past few years, it feels like reality TV has become a staple in many lives. Surprisingly, reality TV has been around since 1948, even though it became popular in the 21st century. About 79% of adult
Published on March 4, 2024, 4:34 p.m.by Meg Fullen. College football holds a special place in sporting fans’ hearts through the legacy of intensity and competition passed on since 1869. Throughout the last decade, college football fans find themselves saying goodbye to old traditions and transitioning
Published on February 19, 2024, 5:51 p.m.by Stephanie Smith. In case you haven’t heard, Super Bowl LVIII just became the most watched broadcast of all time with an astounding 123.7 million viewers, making it the most watched since the moon landing. The Kansas City Chiefs secured a thrilling
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
Published on December 4, 2023, 11:47 a.m. by Caroline Raley. Rachel Zegler, acclaimed as the lead actress in the highly anticipated film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” has staged a remarkable resurgence in the public relations sphere. Prior to her involvement
Published on December 1, 2023, 1:54 p.m. by Shaley Brown From plastic fashion doll to live-action movie character, Barbie has always been an iconic brand. With the release of the “Barbie” movie, the franchise created strategic partnerships, social media campaigns and utilized various forms of media
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
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
