The holiday season presents a great opportunity, albeit a competitive one, for communications professionals and the brands they represent to switch up their promotional strategies and explore some different social media tactics. As members of Gen Z, we represent the potential spending power of approximately $323 billion, but you need to know where to find us and what we’re looking […]
The smell of soft, buttery rolls wafts into your nose. The aroma comes from the kitchen where your mom is preparing for the family feast. Christmas is a much-needed break from the college grind of microwave meals and little to no sleep. Then the doorbell rings and in comes your distant relatives who you’ve never really talked to. Your blissful […]
Unless your cell phone has been dead since November 12, you’ve probably heard something about Taylor Swift’s release of Red (Taylor’s Version). As a public relations professional, having your client drum up as much attention as this album release would be an absolute dream come true. I can only imagine what Swift’s PR team was thinking when they saw that […]
Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter received the 2020–2021 Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for Outstanding Chapter during the 2021 PRSSA International Conference. Winning Outstanding Chapter recognizes Scripps PRSSA as the finest Chapter across the nation, a high honor that the entire Chapter was humbled to receive. However, the successes of Scripps PRSSA didn’t happen […]
According to CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring. Furthermore, nearly half of employers say they use social networking sites to research current employees — 10 percent do it daily. Online professionalism is a priority in establishing respectability and credibility to your employers and the people you network with. At Oakland University in Auburn […]
From YouTube to Vine — to now Instagram and TikTok — the ever-changing social media environment continues to shape digital entertainment. No matter where you look, there’s always a platform to watch videos, share GIFs and find the latest updates from your favorite creators. As trends come and go, so do content creators and their potential for real impact. Founded […]
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, I am simply recommending scientifically-proven ways to improve brain health. You know your body best so keep that in mind.* Sometimes studying for exams successfully is all about hacks, or tricks. Sometimes academic hacks are beliefs or techniques inherited from family members or teachers, but there are others that science justifies. It has […]
Emily Zugay, a recent viral TikTok star, has many companies calling her name. With a particular knack for sarcasm and dry humor, Zugay uses the platform to show off her “impressive” graphic design skills. In her first video, which now has over 15 million views, Zugay pinpointed aspects of popular company logos that she found “ugly.” For example, she stated […]
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 […]
Despite language barriers and visa applications, international students are a valuable investment for employers in the communications industry. Their comprehensive understanding of the world is an invaluable tool for organizations seeking to target diverse publics. International students bring a global perspective and diversity of thought. As more and more companies become international corporations, people with experiences outside the U.S. are […]
