In my recent research on uses of social media, I have noticed that many people who use Twitter do not appear to realize that it is a very different communication technology from the familiar “texting” and e-mail technology. The result … Continue reading »

A few years back – well, at least one year – the PR Cases & Campaigns class (CMMN A318) took on as a client the Myra Bordelon Burson Foundation, empowering the elderly and adult disabled. Choosing to assist the Myra was a … Continue reading »

When Camryn Manheim won an Emmy in 1998 for best supporting actress – she played Ellenor Frutt on “The Practice” for seven seasons – she exclaimed, “This is for all the fat girls!” Camryn is very frank about being a “big … Continue reading »

As a kid, I looked forward to “staying up late” in the summertime to watch TV, even though programming tended toward reruns, baseball and filler, with the quadrennial Olympic coverage for variety. Today, summer’s a “real” season, with new – … Continue reading »