Hey there, social media enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving headfirst into one of Instagram’s latest features that has everyone buzzing: Meta Threads. So, what’s all the fuss about? Will Meta Threads truly change how we use social media, or is it just another fancy add-on? And more importantly, is Meta Threads a copycat or not? Let’s find out. To start, Meta […]
Jake Lavin is fighting against the stigma surrounding mental health with his successful clothing brand — Happiness Project. Lavin founded the company in 2017 as a Junior in high school after one of his classmates lost his battle with mental illness. Through his heartbreak, Lavin created a brand that donates to mental health organizations, provides educational resources and fosters an environment for difficult conversations. […]
How do you manage social media for a niche audience with limited content, resources and support? In April 2022, I was thrown into the world of social media management. I was named the social media coordinator for the Division I Manhattan College Jasper Dancers. Going into my third year as a team member, I was excited to be a part of sharing the talent, strength and determination […]
Is social media part of public relations? Many people, even professionals, ponder what umbrella social media falls under. Is it public relations, advertising, marketing, or its own category? As a public relations student, you know that “public relations” and “social media” aren’t interchangeable terms, but what differentiates them? Social media plays an invaluable role in public relations, but not all […]
Apology videos: a new media genre where YouTubers apologize for their offensive or scandalous behaviors. James Charles, PewDiePie, David Dobrik, Logan Paul, Jeffree Star are a few celebrities whose apology videos you’ve likely seen, but have you analyzed them from a PR and crisis communication perspective? Anne Marie Mitchell, associate professor in the Communication Department at Columbia College Chicago, worked […]
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 […]
After the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album, “Midnights,” I’ve realized that she is a PR genius. On Sept. 21 — one month before the release of “Midnights” — Swift posted a video on TikTok of her using a bingo roller cage to reveal the track titles. In this video, it was revealed that track 13 is titled “Mastermind.” She called this series of videos […]
With summer coming to an end and schools starting up again, people across the nation are celebrating College Colors Day today, Sept. 2, 2022. College Colors Day is a date of recognition for associated members to show off their pride for an educational institution. But College color day is much more than a day of pride, it’s a day of […]
I hate change. I’ve never been good at it. When my friends updated our group chat’s name, I made them do it in several steps so that I was eased into the new name. Needless to say, when Instagram redesigned their platform, my gut reaction was very negative. However, I was not alone. I put out a poll on my […]
A huge part of success for movies, musicians, and celebrities has been due to social media. As public relations professionals it is important to notice trends and how audiences react. Seeing how social media directly impacts aspects of the entertainment industry from movies to music and noticing how it builds success for them is important to know as a PR […]
