Posted: January 28, 2015, 7:15 p.m. by Ana Vega. We’ve seen social media run the show during sporting events, music festivals and more. It strengthens the interactions between viewers, fans and the companies they support. Last week, during the State of the Union address, the
Posted January 19, 2015, 8:55 p.m. by Michelle Sue Agee. Perrier, the French sparkling water with an outstanding, recognizable shape and label, has a great brand track record. Perrier has always celebrated art; it is a fashionable choice. According to the Perrier website, Perrier is
Posted: December 2, 2014, 10:20 p.m. by Connor Fox. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” As Shakespeare once wrote, conciseness is the key to quick wit and humoring others. With the overwhelming majority of brands utilizing social media platforms these days, Twitter has emerged as
Posted: November 21, 2014, 7:25 p.m. by Mary Kathryn Woods. Hey, hey, hey, hey! As public relations practitioners, we can do more than chuckle at NBC’s “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon — we can learn. Since his debut on The Tonight Show in February
Posted: November 20, 2014, 8:10 p.m. by Doug Killough. “With great power comes great responsibility.” That statement holds true in more ways than one. It’s important for companies and organizations to practice healthy corporate social responsibility to ensure brand development, maintain an admirable reputation and establish
Posted: November 17, 2014, 1:38 p.m. by Katie Lansford. Blonde hair, red lips, killer lyrics — Taylor Swift is the epitome of a living, breathing brand. The 24-year-old pop artist is rocking her personal brand, breaking records and dominating the social media scene. Love her or
Posted: November 7, 2014, 2:35 p.m. by Mary Kathryn Woods. A crisis breaks. Within the blink of an eye, the whole world knows. How? A little blue birdie with a big mouth that we call Twitter plays a significant role in spreading news stories. A few
Posted: November 3, 2014, 7:45 p.m. by Doug Killough. Just when we thought social media was becoming the new foundation for marketing and public relations strategies, Taco Bell throws us a curve ball. Taco Bell recently engaged in a social media blackout in an effort to
Posted: October 22, 2014, 4:10 p.m. by Mary Kathryn Woods. Since 1951, Tony the Tiger has been growling “They’re grrr-eat.” The GEICO Gecko is insistent that “15 minutes could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance.” Ms. Brown and Ms. Green M&M’s always
Posted: October 15, 2014, 2:45 p.m. by Katie Foster Howard. It’s an event that thousands of millennials, particularly women, have been waiting for all summer. No, I’m not talking about pumpkin spice season — I’m talking about a book release. With the release of her
