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Future Practitioner Involvements
One thought I ponder every now and again is, “Where is the future of public relations headed?” Understandably, most young public relations practitioners have thought about this. It’s very exciting to land that first big job or internship that may … Continue reading
What’s Your Social Media Influence Number?
In my J452 class this past week we had guest speaker Tim Christie from the University of Oregon come and discuss running Facebook fan pages and other fan social media sites for organizations. Everything he discussed on how to productively use all … Continue reading
Twitter vs. Facebook
As I mentioned earlier in my blog, it took me awhile to get into the whole social networking fad, and so when I signed up for a Twitter account six weeks ago for part of a class assignment I was … Continue reading
So Many Meetings! Why Face-to-Face Still Matters
With each day that goes by, we are getting closer and closer to our final presentations, and working harder than ever in the process. One key component to our plan for GE’s Technology Services Group (TSG) is providing some guidelines … Continue reading
Proactive Media Relations Tips
Last Tuesday, Colby Reade of Waggener Edstrom shared media relations tips with Allen Hall Public Relations. After a long broadcasting career, Reade joined Waggener Edstrom to work on its Microsoft account. Reade said that reporters spend on average 15 seconds … Continue reading
Companies Aren’t Peeping Toms but Maybe Tweeting Toms?
I have always thought that Twitter has an essence of stalking to it. The stalk begins when someone “follows” you. Think about it: When is being followed by someone (you may not know) ever comfortable in real life? Regardless of … Continue reading
Dressing Down a Situation
Jackie Genovese is a New Jersey high school student who came across an unfortunate situation recently. Her prom was rapidly approaching when her boyfriend got killed in a car accident. The prom was scheduled only a few weeks from the … Continue reading
Future of PR
When I first came to college, I didn’t understand the hype around social media and networking used over the Internet. I felt that most networking sites, like MySpace and blogs, were all gossip and unprofessional. All my friends, classmates, and … Continue reading
Duke Loses Top Recruit Because They Could Not Spell His Name Correctly
Perfection is measured by the smallest details. We live in a world where any mishap could and will potentially cause drastic changes. In the world of college sports, recruiting the nation’s top high school athletes could mean the difference between … Continue reading
Relay For Life: PR and Teamwork at its Finest
For the past two years, I volunteered as the Team Development Co-Chair for the University of Oregon’s Relay For Life Committee. Relay For Life is a fundraising event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. This past weekend, nearly … Continue reading
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