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PR SUPERSTAR MICHAEL BRAUN: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AT IL MAKIAGE, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AT HYDROW HOW COVID-19 CHANGED MY JOB: A Q&A WITH EATALY’S ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER MAYA VAIDYA (COM’17) WORKING AND TEACHING – A Q&A WITH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OLIVIA ARMSTRONG (COM ’16) MEET THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION’S SPRING 2021 NEWEST FACULTY MEMBERS HOW COM ALUMNA BRITTANY BEALE HAMPTON IS USING HER EXPERTISE TO COMBAT THE PANDEMIC

PR SUPERSTAR MICHAEL BRAUN: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AT IL MAKIAGE, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AT HYDROW

By Greta Holtzman
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HOW COVID-19 CHANGED MY JOB: A Q&A WITH EATALY’S ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER MAYA VAIDYA (COM’17)

By Michelle Alberini
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WORKING AND TEACHING – A Q&A WITH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OLIVIA ARMSTRONG (COM ’16)

By Chiara Marshall
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MEET THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION’S SPRING 2021 NEWEST FACULTY MEMBERS

By Nora Verdier
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HOW COM ALUMNA BRITTANY BEALE HAMPTON IS USING HER EXPERTISE TO COMBAT THE PANDEMIC

By Anika Brahmbhatt
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    Meet the College of Communication’s newest facul Meet the College of Communication’s newest faculty members: Professor Majja Dennis and Dr. Chris Chao Su! A Massachusetts native, Professor Dennis has been working in the communications field for over 20 years and will be teaching COM CM 217 (Introduction to Advertising) and COM CM 419/721 (Advertising Management). Dr. Su has studied at universities all over the world, and specializes in tracking audience consumption of digital media through computational methods. He will be teaching COM EM 777 (Masters Collaboratory Project).  Be sure to click the link in our bio to learn more about the professors joining the COM faculty!
    COM alumna, Britney Beale Hampton (CGS ‘04, COM COM alumna, Britney Beale Hampton (CGS ‘04, COM ‘06), launched Purifly - a disinfecting service to target the specific needs of the pandemic. Purifly uses unique methods to disinfect commercial spaces, ensuring full protection against bacteria and viruses. Despite working in the commercial cleaning industry for a decade, Hampton’s entrepreneurial spirit started when she worked full time in residential development sales while taking classes at COM. Click the link in our bio to learn more about her inspiring story and how she’s using her expertise during the pandemic!
    Today, COM at BU welcomed Sam Howe (COM’14), Eli Today, COM at BU welcomed Sam Howe (COM’14), Elizabeth Fierman (COM’08) and TJ Keitt (COM’03’05), moderated by COM Director of Career Services, Patrick Nelson, to discuss networking and the job search during COVID-19. Howe is a Senior VP at BCW Global; Fierman is a Senior Manager at ESPN; and Keitt is a Principal Analyst at Forrester. They discussed the value of having the opportunity to reach out to anyone on LinkedIn. Given how convenient it is, many people are inclined to make time on Zoom or engage in a simple cell phone call to help students. When it comes to reaching out to professionals, Fierman said, “Generally speaking, most people want to help.” Regarding the job search overall, they believe that a huge part of having success is staying positive throughout the whole process.
    It is with mixed emotions that we announce Zuhaly It is with mixed emotions that we announce Zuhaly Ramón (COM ‘21), who recently completed her requirements for BU’s Master of Science in Advertising, will be leaving her current staff position in two weeks to embark on a new journey within the Advertising Industry. We wish her the best of luck in her new job! Cheers to your continued success, Zuhaly! #BUCOMmunicator
    Michael Braun (COM’05), Head of Communications a Michael Braun (COM’05), Head of Communications at IL MAKIAGE and Vice President of Communications at Hydrow, recently sat down with The BU Communicator to share his story. With a passion for Public Relations that has grown in him since high school and his adventurous personality, Braun never stopped looking for opportunities to gain professional experiences in different industries. Whether it’s in politics, traditional PR, technology or cosmetics, Michael stressed how important it is to him to broaden his career path and accumulate experiences throughout his life. Click the link in our bio to read more about what Braun’s got to say!
    Olivia Armstrong (COM’16), an adjunct professor Olivia Armstrong (COM’16), an adjunct professor at Boston University, recently sat down for a Q&A with The BU COMmunicator to share her journey in the communication industry. After working as a marketing manager for five hears, Olivia accidentally discovered her passion for teaching, especially in communication writing. Click the link in our bio and learn more about how her experiences bring a professional perspective to the classroom!
    Miya Denison (COM ‘21) chatted with The BU COMmu Miya Denison (COM ‘21) chatted with The BU COMmunicator about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her life as a student-athlete. While her senior year at Boston University was far from normal, quarantining and taking a break from field hockey helped her reset and fall in love with the sport again. Despite the limitations the pandemic has on team sports, Miya is still excited to get back on the field and play the sport that she loves. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education at Boston University in the Public Relations M.S. program at the College of Communication. Be sure to click the link in our bio to read Miya’s story!
    Yesterday, BU COM hosted Marisa Moseley (CAS’04) Yesterday, BU COM hosted Marisa Moseley (CAS’04), Kevin Merida (COM’79) and moderator A. Sherrod Blake to discuss the relationship between sports and antiracism. Starting with a brief discussion about Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling in 2016, the three discussed how sports relate to the racial movement in the US today. Moseley is the BU women’s basketball team head coach and Merida is a senior Vice President at ESPN and the editor-in-chief of The Undefeated. Merida believes that sports have a long way to go to reach racial equity. On the topic of spreading awareness, Moseley said, “We all have platforms, because we all have voices.” The conversation worked to create an understanding of where sports stand today with respect to race and what needs to change.
    Two weeks ago, during the NFL’s annual Super Bow Two weeks ago, during the NFL’s annual Super Bowl, many advertising fanatics tuned in for the iconic commercials. Michelle Sullivan, an advertising professor herself, shared her insights on this year’s Super Bowl ads! With this year’s Super Bowl being unique as a result of the pandemic, Professor Sullivan discussed the marketing messages and strategies different brands used to advertise during one of the most watched annual sporting events in the world. Click the link in our bio to read everything Professor Sullivan’s got to say about the Super Bowl!
    The BU COMmunicator’s Michelle Alberini recently The BU COMmunicator’s Michelle Alberini recently sat down with Maya Vaidya (COM ‘17) to talk about her experience in the communications industry and working as an assistant marketing manager for Eataly Boston. Originally from Florida, Maya started in politics but later fell in love with PR and the hospitality industry. Click the link below to read more about Maya’s career path and how the COVID pandemic affected her field!
    The BU COMmunicator’s Gary Wang shares some pict The BU COMmunicator’s Gary Wang shares some pictures he took around Boston University’s campus. He shares his artistic vision through his two photo series “Boston: A Photogenic Place” and “BU Landmarks: A Photo Journal.” Click the link in our bio to check out Gary’s photos! ☝🏼
    Professor Michael Dowding, a Master Lecturer at BU Professor Michael Dowding, a Master Lecturer at BU and an extremely experienced communications practitioner, explained in detail the writing mistakes he sees among mass communications professionals today. Check out the link in our bio for the most common writing faux pas out there!
    Hey COM, welcome back! We hope your semester is of Hey COM, welcome back! We hope your semester is off to a great start. The BU COMmunicator is back and bringing you all the information about what’s happening in the MC/AD/PR department. Follow us to stay in the know!
    First-ever virtual PRoBono had successfully launch First-ever virtual PRoBono had successfully launched on December 4th🎉 As the most famous hackathon-style PR event at COM, PRoBono features with rejuvenating the brand for clients in 12+ hours staying up all night with PJs and coffee. This year, gathering around via Zoom, volunteers did an excellent job helped three clients with brilliant ideas. Click our bio to check out the special PRoBono event during the pandemic!
    Click the link in our bio to check out our Boston Click the link in our bio to check out our Boston Hot Chocolate Ranking Tour! The COMmunicator’s Evan Brown braved the cold and snowy weather to find the best spot for hot chocolate around campus. She visited Pavement Coffeehouse, Tatte Bakery & Café, Café Landwer, and Caffé Nerro. Be sure to check out her results and stop by one of the cafés to grab some hot chocolate!
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    • They call it AdLab. We call it Awesome.

    December 18, 2009 August 29, 2016

    For all the wonderful things about AdLab that you didn’t know — watch this fun video, spot yourself and your friends, and prepare to be enlightened.

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    Around the world, over the summer

    December 18, 2009 August 29, 2016

    Dr. Ed Downes spent much of his summer traveling to Saudi Arabia and Haiti – follow his journey here!

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    Notes From Abroad

    December 18, 2009 August 29, 2016

    Alyssa Snow (COM `10) spent the fall `09 semester in — wait for it — Washington D.C.! Read her note about life in the capital here.

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    Angela Fischer wins national PR Award

    December 17, 2009 August 29, 2016

    Fischer, a graduate PR student, received the Lawrence G. Foster Award for Excellence in Public Relations!

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    Brad Blake – on social media, Gov. Patrick’s office and COM

    December 17, 2009 August 29, 2016

    This is your chance to learn all about alums who made a successful transition from COM to the real world. This time, we have an interview with Brad Blake, director of new media and online strategy for our very own Guv!

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