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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

A PR Lesson From Tiger Woods’ Ex, Elin Nordegren

by Brittney Storm

Taking a page from Sandra Bullock, Tiger Woods’ now-ex-wife Elin Nordegren tells all to People magazine in what she says is her first and last interview. 

 

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comment | 08/25/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Are Celebrities Rewarded For Bad Behavior?

by Brittney Storm

Lindsey LohanA few months ago, I wrote about one of Lindsay Lohan’s many dramas and what she should do to counteract negative press.  Today, it only gets worse for Lindsay as she has turned herself in at a Los Angeles courthouse to serve a 90-day jail sentence, her second jail sentence in three years.

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comment | 07/20/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

ALDO: Take the Box, Not the Bag

by Brittney Storm

AldoWho doesn’t want to shop at a store that makes an effort to protect the planet?

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comment | 06/30/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

N.C. Tourism And The BP Oil Crisis

by Brittney Storm

Carolina BeachLike any good governor, Bev Perdue has a plan.  When it comes to the BP oil spill crisis and its potential effects on the North Carolina tourism industry, not only does she appear to have a solid crisis management plan, she also has a solid public relations plan.

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comment | 06/16/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Sex And The Marketing Too

by Brittney Storm

Sex & The City 2If you love the Carrie Bradshaw and company, you will love these new products – at least, that’s what advertisers are hoping.  While Sex and the City 2, which opened May 27, would still garner plenty of attention on its own, multiple promotional tie-ins have boosted the film’s buzz. 

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comment | 06/02/2010


New Media

Just How Private Is Your Facebook Profile?

by Brittney Storm

privacyFacebook has recently made some big changes to its privacy policy, making more of users’ profiles public with no option to make certain sections private.  With the recent news that these changes may pose a security risk, it makes me question whether my information is safe on Facebook.

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comment | 05/19/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Erin Andrews Getting Hasselbecked by Elisabeth on The View

by Brittney Storm

Erin AndrewsAs The View’s resident conservative voice, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is known for stirring up major debates.  In her latest controversy, she takes on ESPN sideline reporter and Dancing with the Stars contestant Erin Andrews.

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comment | 05/05/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Carrie Bradshaw Style on a Target Budget

by Brittney Storm

Sometimes I just have to face it – I’m not Carrie Bradshaw, I don’t call New York City home, and unfortunately, my budget doesn’t allow for $500 Christian Louboutins.   Lucky for me, though, I don’t need to be a Gossip Girl cast member to have access to the collections of the most recognizable names in the fashion industry.

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comment | 04/21/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Is Wal-Mart the New Whole Foods?

by Brittney Storm

I was talking with my cousin last night about local farmers’ markets, and she mentioned that Wal-Mart recently announced that it will be supplying locally grown, organic foods in many of its stores.  This surprised me, because Wal-Mart is well-known for keeping its prices low and not necessarily stocking the highest-quality products.

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comment | 04/07/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Tell-All Further Damages Edwards’ Image

by Brittney Storm

John Edwards’ mistress, Rielle Hunter, recently participated in a tell-all interview with GQ.  In the interview, for which she says she was not compensated, Hunter reveals every salacious detail about her affair with Edwards and poses for some questionable photos , including one with her and Edwards’ daughter.

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comment | 03/15/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Lindsay Lohan’s Latest Drama: Suing Over “Milkaholic” Baby

by Brittney Storm

Lindsay LohanIf there is one thing we can always count on, it’s that Lindsay Lohan will create tabloid-worthy drama.  In her latest antic, the 23-year-old actress is suing E*Trade Financial Corp. over a Super Bowl commercial that she says uses her name and likeness.

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comment | 03/10/2010


New Media

New York Fashion Tweet-Week

by Brittney Storm

As a New York Fashion Week follower,  I was excited to see my favorite editors, stylists and bloggers tweeting live from the front row of nearly every major (and not so major) designer’s fall 2010 show. 

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comment | 02/16/2010


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

New York Times Article Creates a Stir at UNC

by Brittney Storm

The recent New York Times article, “The New Math of Campus,” has caused quite a stir on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus.  The article explores how on a campus that is 60 percent female, the dating scene can be a difficult one to navigate.

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comment | 02/10/2010


New Media

Google Could Lose China

by Brittney Storm

Google in ChinaWith the rise of social media usage, some international governments are having a harder time than ever censoring free speech among their citizens and the information they can access online. 

With a recent attack on Google that originated in China as well as a “Twitter Revolution” in Iran stemming from violent street protests, countries are attempting to limit freedom of speech via social media and online resources. 

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comment | 01/13/2010


MMI Watercooler

When It Comes To Internships, You Are Your Own Best PR Representative

by Brittney Storm

As the new year begins, many college students and young professionals are on the lookout for internship experience.  When applying for an internship, keep in mind that you are your own best PR representative.  Having solid internship experiences is the key to landing a great job later on.  In this economy, the job market is extremely competitive, especially in the PR field.  Whether you’ve already secured an internship or if you’re still looking, the following tips will give you an edge.

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comment | 12/30/2009


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Office Holiday Parties: A Way To Give Back

by Brittney Storm

ChristmasWe all know that the economy is suffering right now—and it seems that everyone is cutting back, especially this holiday season.  In the midst of a down economy, some companies are finding creative ways to cut back on holiday parties while still maintaining positive employee morale.

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comment | 12/16/2009


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Tiger Woods Apologizes For Unknown “Transgressions”

by Brittney Storm

Tiger Woods released a statement today on his Web site that apologizes for unnamed “transgressions,” the same day that Us Weekly reported that he has been having an affair with a 24-year-old Los Angeles cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs.  This statement is vague and leaves much to the imagination, which, PR-wise, can be a big mistake.

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comment | 12/02/2009


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

State Makes Smart PR Moves on H1N1

by Brittney Storm

 

It seems like everywhere you turn lately there are stories about H1N1, or the swine flu.  According to a recent CNN poll, Americans are starting to lose confidence in the government's ability to respond to the H1N1 epidemic.

 

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comment | 11/18/2009


PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Agassi: The Man, The Myth, The Meth

by Brittney Storm

American tennis legend Andre Agassi has admitted in his upcoming biography that he used crystal methamphetamine during his tennis career.  In fact, he used the drug only a year before he won the French Open in 1998.  He claims that worries about his career performance and marriage to actress Brooke Shields led him to drug use.

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comment | 10/28/2009