Wearing Sweats Everyday is now Socially Acceptable
By Angelica Tatevosian | March 5, 2021
If this global pandemic has contributed anything positive to our lives, it’s the fact that everyday attire no longer has to sacrifice one of the main things that make new clothing desirable...comfort. Sure squeezing into a blazer and tight fitted trousers may allow you to look the part at work, however, we’ve all had at least one moment in our lives where we’d wished we could show up to an office meeting in a stretchy pair of joggers.
Should Immigrants Have Better PR?
By Gabriela Batres Salinas | March 1, 2021
There are many different stereotypes that go around the immigrant community, especially around undocumented immigrants. But I want to focus on the facts of how much money immigrants actually contribute to the United States economy.
Companies Political Stance: Make or Break Them
By Arryana Jackson | March 1, 2021
The murder of George Floyd, the capitol riots, and a first-ever, female Black Vice President. These events and tragedies have forced brands to speak up about their political standpoints, but not all consumers are happy about this. When you think of the brand, Pepsi, it is doubtful that the first thing that comes to your mind is the company’s political stance. Consumers usually like the brand because they enjoy the taste of their products. From this standpoint, it is easy to see why brands don’t usually outwardly express their political views due to fear of losing consumers.
TikTok: The New Wave of Independent Artists
By Alana Aimaq | February 22, 2021
With over a hundred million users in the United States alone, TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Endless scrolling, countless dances, and a one-way ticket to virality. Now, it has become the leading factor in promoting the rise of the independent artist. During the pandemic, musicians, singers, and producers alike have called it home for posting and promoting their creative endeavors.
PR Fumble: Cyberpunk 2077 Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype
By Isaac Bruce | February 17, 2021
The video game industry is a venerable hype machine, it being one the most lucrative forms of entertainment PERIOD. The push for bigger, more impressive video game experiences are ever-present to gain the interest of a downright salivating audience.
Bring Back the Drive-In Experience
December 7, 2020 | By Irma Negrete
When I was younger my family and I used to all pile up in the family van tucked into our PJs and blankets and go to the drive-in theatres. My parents were firm believers of having fun on a budget so on many occasions my sister and I hid in the truck of the van so we could get in for free. The drive-in theatres hold many fond memories of my childhood and sadly I would have to admit that it's been years since I've been to one.
The New PR in COVID Times
November 28, 2020 | By Leila Nojouki
It’s March 2020, COVID-19 has made its way to the US, and most businesses are ordered to close, and most offices closed and employees started working remotely. So what does this mean for Public Relations, especially in entertainment? How much does this pandemic change the industry?
As K-pop takes over the world, so does its PR
November 28, 2020 | By Anessa Quintanilla
If you follow the latest news in pop culture, watch music award shows, or have social media accounts, chances are you have seen the international takeover of K-pop in the entertainment industry. K-pop has made significant strides in Western media over the last decade with the emergence of hit groups like BlackPink, GOT7, and BTS, who won the Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist of 2020.
What Public Relations Can Learn from Generation Z and Tik Tok
November 28, 2020 | By Amber Miller
Being the most social media savvy and soon to be the largest consumer population, the generation comprised of roughly 72 million people is worth noticing.
Crisis Management With Style
November 28, 2020 | By Tiffany Wright
Throughout your career you may experience a client that unintentionally or intentionally makes their target demographic cringe at the very least. Whether your client is an entertainer, company, or politician it is bound to happen. Try as you might, making a good plan is nothing if you cannot complete a few tasks.
Register to Vote = Register for a New Tesla
November 7, 2020 | by Marc Blais
Whether one is on social media, turning on the television or listening to the radio, it seems no one can escape the constant ads, celebrities and posts telling people to register to vote, but the most successful voter registration campaign was actually done by an immigrant, David Dobrik.
Bon Appetit Magazine Image Crisis
November 7, 2020 | By Leeza Jackson
A photo of Adam Rapport, Editor in Chief of food magazine Bon Appetit, in brown face resurfaced and started to go viral in March this year. Adam Rapport was then publicly accused of allowing racism and discrimination into his private life as well as allowing it to be apart of the Bon Appetit work culture.
How the Music Industry is Finding New Ways to Monetize After Being Hit Hard by COVID-19
October 12, 2020 | by Gabriela Merida
With all live music events being either cancelled or postponed until further notice, the music industry has been seriously impacted by COVID-19, and is now constantly on the lookout for new ways to monetize in order to rise from this impact.
The Art of Event Planning: A Guide For A Successful Event
November 7, 2020 | by Kimberly Belcher
Congratulations!! You have just been given the opportunity to produce an event for your client. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with a simple guide to event planning.
Luxury Brands & PR
November 2, 2020 | by Yun Hsuan Chou (Coco Chou)
Look over this year, every country has been impacted by COVID-19. The price of flight tickets has gone down and many restaurants have closed down. Following this situation, what makes me curious is why those luxury brands still look “perfect” in this hard year?
MLB and consistent corporate communication
October 15, 2020 | By Evyn Bryant
Public relations and communications is a way for a professional entity to convey certain ideas or messages to a targeted group of people, the target audience. Sometimes the information is simple and more common, while other ideas push for a bigger response.
Live Nation and Virtual Concerts
October 8, 2020 | By Alondra Lopez
2020 has taken a complete turn around giving us virtual and drive-in concerts for the remainder of the year continuing in 2021. Unexpectedly, COVID-19 has changed the lives of many, especially those who work in the music industry.
L.A. Nightlife During the COVID-19 Era
October 8, 2020 | By Dominique Mayorga
Big cities like Los Angeles are known for their nightlife and have been hit hard during this pandemic. Let's be real, I can’t be the only one that misses the loud music bumping through the speakers, surrounded by all your closest friends with a cocktail in hand. Who knew we would miss squishing through crowds of people to wait in a 20-minute line to use the ladies’ room? Unreal right?
Is the OnlyFans paywall a better fit for your business…even better than Patreon or YouTube?
October 8, 2020 | By Michelle De Leon
When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve there was a sense of excitement. We were entering our Roaring 20’s and it was anticipated to be a year full of accomplishments. What no one expected was that two and a half months into the new year the United States, along with the rest of the world, would be shut down due to Covid-19.
The Glamorous Portrayal Of Public Relations in Hollywood
September 29, 2020 | By Carlo Lupercio
Hollywood has fluffed up the career of characters in movies and tv shows for quite some time now. With shows like How to Get Away with Murder, Drop Dead Diva, Law & Order and much more it is easy to be persuaded that a career in certain industries looks really fun. As an adult consumer an exciting, fun, and fluffed up career is enjoyable to watch but as a younger consumer who may be easily impressionable, those careers can seem like the real thing.