Media literacy is the most effective way to solve some of America's most pervasive issues, especially within socioeconomically depressed populations.
Buzzfeed & the Future of Layoffs
With large media layoffs, media professionals are feeling distrustful of their employers. This analysis of Buzzfeed employee relations in the wake up their layoff provides insight into the necessity of transparency and care for the future of layoffs.
Disastrous PR: When Fyre Was On Fire
Influencer marketing is pervasive in today’s culture. While some professionals call it a dying practice to utilize influencers, their power is not to be underestimated. The Fyre Festival is a prime example of how unethical PR practices can lead to disaster and why the power of influencers will last into the future.
Top Crisis Response Picks of 2018 & Why They Will Matter in 2019
See my top crisis responses for 2018 and see why they set a precedent for 2019. Happy New Year!
Tumblr's Explicit Content Ban Leaves An Entire Unserviced Diaspora
In the wake of the recent incident with social networking site Tumblr— which led to the harsh censoring of media content on the site— there is an entire diaspora of people who appreciate the beauty of every person’s body and the artistry behind explicit imagery in many media formats. Here, I present my analysis of how Pornhub can accomplish seizing this lost audience.
Celebrity Endorsements in Politics: Taylor Swift
Celebrity endorsements in politics have differing effects depending on how they’re executed. Here is an inside look on Taylor Swift’s most recent headline story.
The Internet & Journalistic Integrity
How has the Internet affected journalism? In the age of fake news, what responsibilities do we have as professionals? Click to see my take on it.
A Tale of Disparity
Whenever I found out that 20% of rural America is offline, I immediately thought of my own experiences as a rural Appalachian.
My Facebook Data Journey
Have you reviewed your Facebook data yet? Here’s what I thought of mine and info on how to see yours!
Evolving Digital Media in Communications
One of the hardest parts of being a Communications professional is oftentimes keeping up with emerging media trends and gadgets. Is it too much too fast? Is advertising getting too invasive? What does all this mean for PR? Read on for my take.