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Move Over Muffin Top, The Thigh Gap Is Here

Move Over Muffin Top, The Thigh Gap Is Here

Posted At: December 7, 2013 8:28 p.m. by Sarah de Jong. The fashion industry has historically obsessed over weight and weight-related issues. In addition, speaking about a woman’s weight invites much scrutiny in our society. Just think back to Abercrombie & Fitch’s controversy about only making

The Branding Bowl: The Tide vs. The Ducks

Posted At: November 14, 2013 10:15 a.m. by Lexi Holdbrooks. They say don’t judge a book by its cover, but just one look at that flat screen TV in your living room and you can tell a whole lot about the team you’re watching.

Give Thanks . . . For Black Friday

Posted At: October 31, 2013 10:20 a.m. by Sarah de Jong. Many shoppers are outraged that stores are trying to take away from the holiday. While it may increase sales, opening stores on a holiday is iffy on the PR side. The stores that open

Advancing Public Relations Education

Advancing Public Relations Education

Published At: October 6, 2013 8:30 p.m. by Jacquie McMahon Public relations is “practically as old as society” according to industry forefather Edward Bernays, but the education for the profession is still relatively new. Public relations only became a widely accepted college major in the

Spam and Its Effectiveness (or Lack Thereof)

Posted At: September 4, 2013 2:50 p.m. by Brian C. Hoff Meet the totally transformed #Hamsters & all-new #2014Soul. [2014 Soul ! (Exclaim) shown. Expected Fall 2013.] pic.twitter.com/mb5jHQYiFe — Kia Motors America (@Kia) August 26, 2013   The #GalaxyNote3 has a 5.7″ Full HD Super AMOLED screen & improved S Pen, making

Buycott: An Application for Principled Buying

Posted At: August 28, 2013 2:20 p.m. by Karly Weigel Finding an iPhone application that proves to be shocking or new is rare. Buycott, an emerging iPhone app, has captivated consumers’ attention and caused companies to reevaluate their public stances. The app’s motto could not be more fitting: “Buycott

Planning Your Perfect Vacation

Posted At: August 9, 2013 4:15 p.m. by Aime O’Keefe Ten years ago vacation planning and booking were left to the niche market of travel agents. Travel agents were given exclusive complimentary passes to luxury resorts and hotels to bribe and sway clientele to book

Trial and Error

Posted At: July 19, 2013 4:40 p.m. by Gillian Richard Internships are a crucial component to not only your résumé, but also to growing as a PR professional. These experiences are an outlet to make mistakes, learn from them and become more seasoned at handling crises.

Brands That Rock Hard

Posted At: July 11, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. by Martina Kaiwi Brand consistency is an essential survival tool for organizations located around the world. As for Hard Rock Cafe and its more than 175 locations in 55 countries, the company believes its success not only relies

Post-Secondary PR

Posted At: July 1, 2013 9:50 a.m. by Gillian Richard Public relations can be applied in almost any industry, company or context. The world of higher education is no exception to this rule. In fact, college is the ideal location for PR to be put

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