Category: Social Media
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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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TikTok and The Race to Join Emerging Social Platforms
By: Faith Ford TikTok, is a massively popular app that lets users create and share videos up to 60 seconds long. At least that’s the Dictionary.com definition of the content creation app that started to gain social media users’ attention around 2018. So how did TikTok get to where it is today? And what does […]
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The Social Media Benefit in the Public Relations Industry
By: Sebastian Szczurowski While it seems like social media has been around for a very long time, it has actually only been popular for barely a decade now. With the steady rise of social media over the past few years many companies have been able to strengthen their position in the marketplace by using it […]
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Staying Connected: How to Network Like a Pro
By : Emily Schaper When it comes to opening new doors and opportunities, networking should be a top priority. It’s not just about trading information, but establishing long-term relationships with mutual benefits. Networking, however, may not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. People may find it time-consuming, awkward, or out of their comfort […]
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Girl Scout Tweet: Political or Patterned?
By: Shayna Polly The United States Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett, the fifth woman in history to serve on the Supreme Court, on Oct. 26, 2020. The Girl Scouts, front runner in the business of girl power, tweeted to congratulate Barrett, accompanied by a photograph of all five women who have served. The Girl Scouts […]
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Getting the Most Out of Hashtags
By: Armani Shumpert Hashtags are important for success in supporting social media content. Appearing as a keyword or phrase with no spaces with the # (pound) symbol at the front of it, the hashtag is a way to make material easy to find, at least when used correctly. Hashtags have been widely used on Twitter, […]
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Understanding PR- 5 Things You Should Know
By: Emma Honn As a senior in the public relations program at the University of Central Missouri, I am often asked “What is public relations?” I get the question at family functions, social gatherings and different events around campus. Sometimes, I get tired of the question and think to myself “How do they not […]