Author: ucminnovativepr
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The Secret to Success in the Music Industry: Public Relations
Written by Mallory Griffin Do you ever wonder how your favorite music artist went from just a “somebody” to an international star and everyone knew their name? Well, I’m sure your first guess would be their talent and of course, that is a major factor. However, their story had to start somewhere and what better […]
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Why PR professionals should think like a celebrity
Written by Megan White Do you follow your favorite celebrities online? If you do, I’m sure you get very excited when they post something, right? What if I told you that it’s not common for mainstream celebrities to post their own content? Sorry to crush your dreams, but it’s a lot less personal than we […]
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Core covenants as a Mule
Written by Harrison Babbitt Wearing the Central Missouri baseball uniform is a privilege and honor. Having the opportunity to represent my university to the highest standard on and off the field is something I will never forget. The leadership and relationship building skills I have learned during my time here will be so beneficial to […]
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The key to unlocking success in PR
Written by Gracie Ratterree What’s something that almost everyone experiences, but no one ever feels like they can ever prepare early enough for? Competition. The public relations industry is an ever-growing, changing, and competitive industry. Mastering the ability to build social skills, comprehend industry used vocabulary, learn concise communication practices, and find your voice, will […]
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The “C” Word Everyone Hates 
Written by Rachel C. Schultz Criticism: the word guaranteed to make your stomach lurch. As public relations professionals, we are often exposed to criticism. Whether in the form of an email, word of mouth conversation, friendly advice, or performance reviews, it constantly surrounds us. Criticism and the fear that comes with it has the potential […]
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Five Reasons PR Has Proven to be Essential During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Diana Eads For more than two years, COVID-19 has created a fair share of challenges for public relations departments. During this tough financial time, many have had to fight to save their departments as marketing budgets have tightened. This is unfortunate since PR plays an important role in effectively navigating crises. To prove […]
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Public Relations Through An Art Form: The Film Industry
Written by Mallory Griffin The film industry is one of the most dominating art forms in entertainment. Hundreds of films are produced every year and flow in-and-out of different media platforms. With the overabundance of films being produced yearly and the multiple streaming services available to us, public relations and marketing tactics have become an […]
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Social media isn’t as bad as you think…
Written by Megan White It’s common how often we hear that social media is ruining us. We’ve been told that’s its ruining our minds, perceptions of one another, and our overall selves. But what if I told you we may simply not be utilizing it properly? Let’s talk about it. Lush Cosmetics is a brand […]
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One Question Every PR Professional Should be Asking
Written by Gracie Ratterree Best-selling author Simon Sinek once said, “It’s those who start with why, that have the ability to inspire those around them or find others who inspire them.” In the spirit of Sinek’s words, when you enter the Public Relations and Strategic Communications program at the University of Central Missouri, one of […]
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5 Ways to Ensure Your Brand Roars!
Written by Rachel Schultz Roar\ ˈrȯr \ roared; roaring; roars Definition of roar (Entry 1 of 2)intransitive verba: to utter or emit a full loud prolonged soundb: to sing or shout with full force A strong and effective brand can help your business be more successful, and at times can also determine where your business […]
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