http://ah01490.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/panties/#comment-43

I really liked this connection. I personally think that it may have been a discrimanatory thing. It doesn’t make sense to me that a Victoria’s Secret push up bra add can be aired all over the station but when a women of a larger size is in a similar attire the commercial is being refused. Just doesn’t add up in my mind.

http://kelseyeh.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/celebrities-using-the-r-word/#comment-109

Wow! I never really payed that much attention to how often that word is used in media. I really don’t agree with the lack of respect when using that word. IIt is being freely used by individuals that have a large impact on society because of their positions in the media. I find it to be pretty unacceptable. That’s not the type of language that you just toss around in everyday speech. People, especially public figures, need to become more aware of their word choices.

http://laurenstevens.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/pr-connection-8/#comment-44

I remember the first time I saw this commercial it confused me too! I was thinking to myself, “what in the world is going on right now?!” I agree that this was a very smart publicity stunt for Burger King to take, but I still don’t know how I feel about the commercial. I LOVE Egg McMuffin’s, but despite the cheaper price I still don’t think I would purchase it anyway except McDonald’s. It just doesn’t seem right. That would be like trying to find a Whopper at Wendy’s. Just all wrong!

http://jessicateal1.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/persoanal/#comment-27

Finally someone who feels my pain. I definitely can relate to where you’re coming from. This semester alone has been a very draining one with my class schedule, work schedule and sorority schedule. It seems like the work is never-ending. I’ve been saying I need to take a vacation for the past two years, and yet, I’m still in Statesboro, Ga and haven’t left since the summer after my freshman year. I really hope you get your vaca time soon, because I KNOW I need mine!

http://ericacampbell007.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/will-work-for-education/#comment-60

I thought this was a really interesting choice for a PR connection. Mainly because I’m looking for my internship for next spring right now. It’s really difficult to find them because I do have to pay my own bills and rent so not having a flowing income isn’t really an option for me. I do find it a little unfair that those that have monetary support from their surrounding are the ones that end up getting more field experience even if they are less qualified than others. And at times I do find that some unpaid internships are unethical. The amount of free work done is a little ridiculous. Yes, you knowingly go into the internship knowing that you won’t be getting paid, but a lot of times your work schedule is much more extensive than what you thought you were signing up for.

Here are a few articles about the campaign:

Nevada leaders review ad campaign started in Montana

Meth Project proves effective

Meth Still Grips, but Doesn\’t Strangle, Montana

Trying to choose an advertisement to place in this blog was very difficult for me. Each one had a different affect on me. But in the end I chose these two…

“This isn’t normal. But on meth…. it is.”

Find more information on the Montana Meth Project and view all their ads.

• quality
• variety
• different media
• repetition
• multilingual/multicultural
• attractive packaging
• strong marketing
• thourough evalutaion

This is an example of a PSA I found on YouTube.

This website and further explanation of these tips can be found HERE.

I couldn’t help but laugh. Most of the time when I tell my friends I’m a PR Major this is exactly what comes to their minds. I’ll get questions along the lines of, “So you’re a good liar?” Or “Can you help me figure out a way to make this sound more believable?” Most of the time I have to explain that PR is NOT about deception, but more so about making sure you represent your client to the best of your abilities. In the end, the only thing that really matters is how successful you are at getting your client and products noticed.

This goes back to hype. Many times because we are trying to grab the attention of a number of audiences and populations hype is where we got to get those reactions.

I just really liked this cartoon and it gave me a good laugh. For more PR Cartoons you can visit this website!

He goes on the speak about how there are a lot of ways to answer the “how” but the “why ” is a much more difficult to answer. It is a tool, but there a lot of questions that arise when you discuss why you choose to use the tools of social media. What exactly do people hope to get out of its use? Is it something that cannot be replaced by other forms of media?

“While social media is all fun and good, does it generate anything beyond discussions? Are there memories built from social media that will take people back to another time? Or is it more for adults to talk amongst themselves, share anecdotal stories and other things like that, but not much?”  This is a quote directly from the blog. Hopefully it sparks a few questions in your head.

Check out this blog and many more at POP! PR Jots.

When I first heard about the Double Down I thought it was a joke. I was thinking to myself, “there is no possible way there is a sandwich out there like this.”

The thing that got me was all the negative things being said about the Double Down. But I read a pretty interesting post from the BNET Food Blog that cleare a lot up for me. There were a lot of things being said about the sandwich that were just word-of-mouth, but not always fact.

The fact of the matter is KFC used very effective marketing strategies in order to reach their target audience.

I have yet to try the Double Down myself. I’m a little weirded out by the fact that it had no bread. But if you read the blog the BNET Food Blog posted it may change your mind about the sandwich!