Monthly Archives: September 2011
My Feud with Charter
SO THERE I WAS…standing alone and outnumbered, with nothing but my six-gun for company…just kidding, it’s not that type of feud. But I really do have some beef with Charter communications. When I first got down to school this semester, … Continue reading
Objectivity or Empathy?
Is it better to be objective? Automatically I say yes. Objectivity allows for clearer judgement. Objectivity produces fair outcomes. Objectivity does not allow for emotions to take over or control a decision. But is it awful to be emotional? To … Continue reading
“I Do PR”
One thing I love about our degree is how dynamic and evolving it is. It’s not a field you will ever fully know, master or understand. I find myself constantly learning more and more about public relations. When people ask, … Continue reading
KC is getting an aquarium
I heard this rumor that Kansas City was getting an aquarium and was curious/excited to confirm it as true. A few years ago, the Jenks Aquarium was brought to the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, where I used to live. I always … Continue reading
Facebook Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Last week, seemingly every Facebook user was in an uproar when the site underwent yet another makeover. The Wall, now used as a constant stream of new information about friends, also includes a “Publisher,” which allows users to post photos, … Continue reading
NON-Reality T.V.
With the fast growing trend of reality television, I’ve realized now that these shows are the COMPLETE opposite of reality. In fact, they are so opposite from what the real world is, it’s almost like it’s a joke. The Bachelor, … Continue reading
A Journey For the Ages
I’m sure you’ve seen Dodge’s spot for it’s recent “Journey Search” campaign and if not I suggest you familiarize yourself. This campaign which initially aired two weeks ago features the company’s 2012 update of it’s Journey positioned as the ultimate vehicle to … Continue reading
Wedding Obsession
My sister is getting married next month and I have realized how much goes into planning a wedding and how much is needed to make it all come together. With all the wedding planning going on, I somehow caught the … Continue reading
Integrated Marketing Communication
In my PR cases class, we were talking about Integrated Marketing Communications. IMC really looks close at audiences. The R.O.P.E method is used within IMC as well such as the research is dealing with investigating a client in order to … Continue reading
UCM Publicity Course Blog 