“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 […]
Public relations is a constantly changing field, and in my last article, I mentioned how PR professionals must adapt to the ever-changing trends in our society to be successful. Well, the question that arises is how companies can stay ahead of the trends to be able to adapt quickly when the time comes. Although I am not a professional, I […]
Delta Air Lines’ COVID-19 vaccination campaign, “Protected together. Connected together” exceeded its objective by 20%. The campaign gave a glimpse into airline crisis communications. Airline public relations is not the most popular career amongst young PR students, but maybe it should be. Delta Air Lines, named to J.D. Power’s Best Airlines list in 2021, has many opportunities for PR professionals […]
I stared down at the two thick lines on the stick of plastic in disbelief. Positive. Though my symptoms over the past few weeks had already confirmed my suspicions, I couldn’t quite believe I was pregnant — again. A million thoughts raced through my mind, but one blasted through all the others: How on earth was I going to finish […]
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 […]
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 […]
Several years ago, I found myself standing in the middle of Westminster Abbey wondering how I was lucky enough to get there and why I had not taken all my classes abroad. During high school, I was given the opportunity to join my fellow honor students in taking a British literature course in England. I jumped at the opportunity but […]
The holidays will always be the biggest shopping season of them all. Regardless of whether you participate in the festivities or roll your eyes when Christmas items roll onto shelves in October, Black Friday is the most notable shopping occasion of the season and serves as a renowned tradition for retailers and consumers alike. Despite its consistent success, the nature […]
The most wonderful time of the year is approaching: the holiday season. If you’re unsure of what I mean by this, I am talking about the period between Thanksgiving and New Year. Still, it’s up for debate if this is actually the most wonderful time of the year. For those in the PR industry — especially the product PR industry […]
