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October Research Colloquium: Dr. Donald Wright presents “Social Media Research, Measurement, and Evaluation in the Public Relations Industry”
On October 25, Dr. Donald Wright, a public relations professor at Boston University’s College of Communication, shared his findings in a presentation entitled “Social Media Research, Measurement, and Evaluation in the Public Relations Industry.” Wright specializes in corporate communication, and has published many books on public relations, in addition to…
A Red Sox Fan in Dodger Nation
I was 8 years old on opening day of the 2004 MLB season, when my third grade teacher told us a story full of history, treachery, and heartache. That’s right. She taught us the franchise history of the Boston Red Sox. (I kid you not about the year; it really…
Fall in Sweet Eastern Europe
For my fall break, I was fortunate enough to travel to Prague and Budapest for 5 days with some of my closest friends. There are so many incredible places to go while studying abroad in Europe, due to the abundance of countries, the small distance, and low cost amongst them.…
From Boston to Buckingham: Fix Up, Look Sharp
This past week marked the start of the actual internship phase of the London Internship Program. I’m interning at a small PR firm called Higginson Strategy, which focuses on helping organizations and people who are making positive change in the world. The office is located in the City of London,…
COMmunicator Guest Speaker Jonathan Plazonja Wows Students With “Geezer Wisdom and More”
To say that Jonathan Plazonja is a rebel in the advertising world is an understatement. After founding Courage, an advertising agency that he describes as his “solution-agnostic collaborative of A-List multi-disciplinary talent (read grownups),” he rewrote the rules of advertising to best fit his creativity. On October 22, Plazonja laid…
COM Hosts Another Successful Friends & Family Reception
On October 19, a chilly Friday afternoon, students and their families–joined by advisors, professors, and COM Ambassadors–piled into the College of Communication for a light reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and enlightening presentations on the classes and majors offered. The COM Friends & Family Reception was just one of several…
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