Response: Horse n’ buggy to Facebook buddy
Upon reading the article titled, What would Jane Austen do? A guide to social media etiquette, I immediately agreed. Given the fact that I myself recently deactivated (unlike deleting where your fb goes away permanently) my Facebook for some of the reasons stated in the article, I was enticed to read more. Facebook and other social […]
Stubborn Texas
Whether we choose to believe it or not, some things will reoccur no matter what the efforts to stop them are. Teen pregnancy, political scandals and abortion are a few of these things. Abortion, in particular, is a subject matter that will remain constant. Whether abortion is legal or illegal, women will always perform this […]
Infographic: Healthy Living
From running, to the elliptical, to weights, lately I’ve been going headfirst into exercising. In the past I’ve found it difficult to fit workouts into my daily routine as I’m usually busy with group projects and other PR homework. However, I’ve recently somehow found the time. After also realizing my own negativity was my biggest […]
Response: Chipotle salsas to a different beat
I’ve always been a fan of Mexican food. Burritos, tacos and enchiladas have had my taste buds stirring since a young age. When a restaurant called Chipotle opened less than a mile from my house back in high school, although I could barely pronounce its name, I was ecstatic. What seemed like another average, Mexican, […]
Response: Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark
Recently at a Copenhagen zoo, a giraffe was euthanized and dissected live in front of children. What seemed like a scientific approach at first, quickly turned into a nationwide public relations disaster. So what went wrong? -Firstly, the zoo thought little about how the decision would affect not only the children but the outside community […]
The Justice system cracks under research pressure
In the US News’ article titled, Inside the teenage brain, brain-processing differences between adolescents and adults are analyzed. Contrary to popular belief that the brain is fully developed by puberty, findings show that certain parts of the brain aren’t completely mature until the end of adolescence. The prefrontal cortex which processes emotions and is responsible for making decisions […]
Fashion Week: EXPOSED
I’m embarrassed to admit I have a very-guilty pleasure: the Kardashians. Every Sunday around 10 pm you can find me perched on the couch, glued to their show. Now this isn’t something I’m proud of, in fact I’m actually embarrassed to admit it. But their show is so ridiculously entertaining it takes my thoughts away […]
Response: Five questions for Michael Sam’s publicist
The article I chose to respond to this week discusses one athletes special announcement. Howard Bragman, founder and chairman of Fifteen Minutes Public Relations, prepared the NFL prospect to come out of the closet. Bragman has helped many athletes in the past with this same process and is thus an expertise. The fact that there […]
Personal media communication: Where do we draw the line?
Recently, Celeste Katz from Daily Politics, posted a blog post about Senator Diane Savino’s warning on Facebook. She urges politicians not to sext or post inappropriate content on their personal communication devices. The suggestion comes after years of controversial crises between politicians and often times underage individuals. For instance, Katz states, “Anthony Weiner’s mayoral campaign imploded […]
Response: 5 brands making the most of PR-specific Twitter accounts
As someone who upkeeps a Twitter account for the local, Eugene YMCA, I highly encourage as much media communication between businesses and its consumers as possible. With an increase in technology and online communication, its crucial businesses become involved and generate an online presence. The article titled, 5 brands making the most of PR-specific Twitter accounts, […]
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