Celebrities & Performative Activism—Why You Shouldn’t Care What Your Favorite Celebrity Thinks (As Much) 

Celebrities & Performative Activism—Why You Shouldn’t Care What Your Favorite Celebrity Thinks (As Much) 

In recent months, social media content has been influenced by two things: political conflict and what your favorite influencer has to say about it. More of today’s issues, no matter the content, must be fed through the internet’s perspective. The Edelman Trust Barometer of 2024 tells us about the significant decline in trust in media and government. A common sentiment […]

Women’s Rights Activist Promotes the Value of Ethics 

Women’s Rights Activist Promotes the Value of Ethics 

On Sept. 8, 2022, our PRSSA Chapter at Jacksonville State University collaborated with the National PRSA Board of Ethics to host the iconic Lilly Ledbetter to speak about the ethical implications associated with her campaign for the Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law on Jan. 29, 2009, as the first piece of legislation passed under President Obama’s first […]

Using PR To Help Others

Using PR To Help Others

Public relations is often confused with marketing and advertising. Although there is much overlap between these groups, public relations is often overlooked, and its benefits are forgotten. One aspect of PR that must never be forgotten, however, is its ability to help others. Many clients are often looking to spread the word about an important topic. As a PR professional, […]

The Power of a Campaign: Staten Islanders Against Drug Abuse

The Power of a Campaign: Staten Islanders Against Drug Abuse

A few summers ago, I volunteered at my local district attorney’s office. While there they assigned me to a new campaign called “Staten Islanders Against Drug Abuse.” For some background, my hometown of Staten Island, New York was dealing with a growing drug-use epidemic. The staff of the district attorney’s office knew that something had to change. The community was […]