English version Looking around you, chances are you see a Stanley cup. While Stanley tumblers are the new normal, they have not always been as popular as they are now. How did a 110-year-old company reintroduce itself to the world and make a comeback? The Early Years William Stanley invented his steel vacuum-sealed bottle in 1913. Originally, the bottle was marketed […]
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 […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “fandom”? How about the word “stan”? Your first thought might be a crowd of screaming girls at a Harry Styles concert. Or maybe you think of a bunch of crazed teenagers fighting for the attention of celebrities online. When I think of fandoms and stans, I think of organized advocacy […]
Strange human experiments, Russian espionage or supernatural phenomena? What happens in the secretive National Laboratory in Hawkins, Indiana? These are the questions running through the minds of the citizens in the fictional town of Netflix’s smash-hit “Stranger Things.” Hawkins National Laboratory is a central aspect of “Stranger Things,” and those running the lab made quite a few PR blunders (among […]
For those of you who haven’t seen “The Devil Wears Prada,” this won’t make much sense. For those with good taste, please enjoy. Like her or hate her, Miranda Priestly is effective in her job. What can we learn from the Devil herself? Plenty. For now, let’s focus on three things — never settle for less than the best, take […]
I love Taylor Swift and I love public relations. Luckily for me, Taylor Swift is great at public relations. Unless you live under a rock, you know that Taylor Swift is set to drop her new album “Reputation” in mid-November. What makes this album truly unique is her album release campaign. In the past, Swift has mirrored almost everyone in […]
I’ll admit it — Legally Blonde is one of my guilty pleasures. I often find myself looking to Elle Woods for inspiration; whether it be life in general, fashion and yes, even career. The fictional fashionista-turned-lawyer is a powerhouse and always seems to know what to say and how to act. Elle Woods is also a stellar example of how […]
