HI! I’m glad you’re here. But, I would be happier if you went and visited my new and improved blog site, at this link! I decided to move away from the VT WordPress blog and go solo on WordPress itself. … Continue reading
Filters, hashtags, selfies, oh my! Everyone’s on Instagram. Even brands. But this year, Target is taking its Instagram involvement to a whole new level. This is SO creative. According to this article by campaignlive.com, Target’s campaign is called #HalloweenHills, and … Continue reading
In response to this opinion piece in the Collegiate Times from October 7th, 2014, I would like to support this opinion and extend the argument. Students today aren’t nearly as “financially savvy” as they should be. Virginia Tech’s Curriculum for Liberal … Continue reading
“Simple, beautiful, and ad-free.” Have you heard of this new social media site? Ello is supposed to be the “Facebook killer.” Its purpose seems to be creating a public space online for users to interact and share status updates, photos, and … Continue reading
A big part of PR is event planning, and I’m so excited to be part of my first “big event!” Although I had no part in the actual planning stages, I will be volunteering at the 5th annual New River … Continue reading
In class today, my group read an article about how the top 100 colleges in the world utilize Facebook and other social media platforms. The conclusion was that nearly 60% of colleges and universities did employ use of the social … Continue reading
On this 13th anniversary of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks, we reflect on that somber day, and how it changed us as a nation. We honor all those who we lost on that day, not just in New York, but in … Continue reading
Hey hey blog world! So I’ve been reading this cool new book called The New Rules of Marketing & PR, by David Meerman Scott. In his first couple chapters, he defines the “old rules” of public relations. Among them is … Continue reading
Backspace By: Kristin Sorenson, 2009 “I believe that everything happens for a reason…” I started to type. “No, too cliché” I thought to myself as I pressed the backspace key. “I believe in shoes because they are diverse, just like … Continue reading
Es un día fabulosa- aire fresca, cielo claro, brisa suave. Hacía mal tiempo pero hoy, es perfecto. Sería injusto no tomar el sol y el tiempo bueno afuera. Pero, ¿Qué hay en el área para aprovechar? Imagínate- estás caminando por … Continue reading