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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
by Brittney Storm
If 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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New Media
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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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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New Media
by Brittney Storm
With 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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MMI Watercooler
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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
by Brittney Storm
We 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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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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PR: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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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