<strong>Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History</strong>

Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History

“Only you can prevent forest fires,” as Smokey the Bear says. Although you know his famous quote, you may not realize how long he’s been reciting it. Since 1944, this campaign has educated billions of Americans about their role in wildfires — with no sign of ending its tenure as the longest-running public service campaign in United States history. Smokey’s […]

The Growing Trend of PR Packages and Their Long-Term Effects 

The Growing Trend of PR Packages and Their Long-Term Effects 

Influencers: the new dream job of almost everyone right now. They have the beauty of working from wherever they want, creating exciting content, and getting cool opportunities. One of the many perks of working in this growing industry is receiving “PR packages.” If you watch any influencer’s Instagram story, YouTube vlog, or TikTok, you might notice they are constantly receiving […]

The Problem with Brand Social Media 

The Problem with Brand Social Media 

When someone uses Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, they may expect their feed to be photos of friends and family’s trips, political discourse, and pop culture discussions. However, when trends go viral and gain popularity, brands try to get in on the action.  Utilizing social media successfully can be a slippery slope for brands. Social media is a great marketing tool […]

<strong>Connecting to Gen Z Voters</strong>

Connecting to Gen Z Voters

At a July 2016 campaign rally in Virginia, Democratic nominee for president Hillary Clinton told her audience to “Pokémon Go to the polls!”  Her reference was to the app Pokémon Go, a multiplayer game that went viral among young people earlier that year for its social aspects and interactive gameplay.  The presidential candidate was seemingly baffled by the lack of […]

<strong>Biden’s Student Loan Debt Plan: Analyzing Media Reactions</strong>

Biden’s Student Loan Debt Plan: Analyzing Media Reactions

On August 24, President Joe Biden announced the administration’s Student Loan Debt Plan, which included debt forgiveness for select individuals, a payment plan based on income, and an extended pause on accumulating loan interest. This proposal can affect countless college students and graduates, especially those with annual incomes under $75,000. The new initiatives target borrowers with federal loans for debt […]

Social Media Managing: 3 Things To Ask Yourself Before Uploading That Post

Social Media Managing: 3 Things To Ask Yourself Before Uploading That Post

Business owners know Instagram and TikTok are the way to go for today’s marketing, but they don’t understand how to do it. That’s why they turn to you, someone who probably spends too much time on the platforms anyway. They think social media marketing will come as second nature to you. Except, oops: it doesn’t.  The thought of running a […]

Career Advice from Industry Pros

Career Advice from Industry Pros

This past semester, the University of Mississippi PRSSA hosted a Chapter meeting in conjunction with the IMC Connect! conference at the School of Journalism and New Media. Dr. Amanda Bradshaw, co-chair of IMC Connect!, stated that “The purpose of this event is to foster connections and collaborations among multiple stakeholders, including integrated marketing communications practitioners, academic researchers, faculty members, and […]