In a world where so much of entertainment value comes from shock factor, it's truly hard to draw the line between tasteful and raunchy. Because freedom of expression is something that's valued in our modern-day society, so many outfits, actions, and people are defined as 'artistic' instead of slapped with a title of 'slutty' or 'risque'.
But then looking at our celebrities, how can teenagers and adults alike give Miley Cyrus a verbal beating for her sexual tendencies and tongue-out routine, while allowing Jennifer Lawrence to pose nearly-naked on the front of a popular magazine?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/jennifer-lawrence-naked-mystique-empire_n_4686532.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment
Lawrence, who dresses up (or down, however you want to define it) with body paint and a skin-tight suit for her role in the X-Men series, flaunts off her figure without anyone so much as nearly batting an eye at the choice. Truly, it all comes down to how Jennifer Lawrence has allowed herself to be perceived under the microscope Hollywood has thrust her underneath.
While many celebrities have been known to self-sabotage and toss themselves off the deep end--landing in rehab and debt--Jennifer Lawrence has remained humorous, down-to-earth, and relatable. Whenever she is in front of the camera, she positions herself in a way that the public can smile along with, and her reputation has thus remained untarnished and glorified, no matter how minimal her clothing choice may be.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Greek Life Public Relations
Usually when people think of the phrase "public relations", they picture a group of hardworking, corporate individuals sitting in a room and trying to discuss how to best handle the crisis management of a particular business. I think an aspect of public relations that goes unnoticed is that sometimes it can be applied to every day life, and not just businesses that pay for a pr team.
One example of an organization that uses public relations each and every day is a sorority. Greek life is often laughed at and looked down upon; people think that all individuals in Greek life do is drink, party and mess around. They don't always take the time to acknowledge that both sororities and fraternities not only participate in philanthropies, but they also foster lifelong friendships. But this doesn't stop people who aren't involved in the Greek community from chastising those who proudly wear their letters, and that is why it is so important for the people that proudly shout, "Go Greek!" to watch how they act and present themselves.
http://elitedaily.com/women/dukes-adpi-takes-the-crown-for-most-cringeworthy-sorority-video-ever/
In the attachment above is some of the worst Greek life public relations I have ever been witness to. Sororities and fraternities have an obligation to the other organizations involved on their campuses to promote themselves in a positive light; it is laughable and appalling that not only is the video terrible quality, but it does not allow other members outside the sorority to see any sort of good or depth within the ADPi chapter at Duke University. Without mention of any valuable sisterhood bonds, community value, or social responsibility, this pitiful, embarrassing video falls flat in an area where it truly could have excelled.
Better luck at recruitment next year ladies!
One example of an organization that uses public relations each and every day is a sorority. Greek life is often laughed at and looked down upon; people think that all individuals in Greek life do is drink, party and mess around. They don't always take the time to acknowledge that both sororities and fraternities not only participate in philanthropies, but they also foster lifelong friendships. But this doesn't stop people who aren't involved in the Greek community from chastising those who proudly wear their letters, and that is why it is so important for the people that proudly shout, "Go Greek!" to watch how they act and present themselves.
http://elitedaily.com/women/dukes-adpi-takes-the-crown-for-most-cringeworthy-sorority-video-ever/
In the attachment above is some of the worst Greek life public relations I have ever been witness to. Sororities and fraternities have an obligation to the other organizations involved on their campuses to promote themselves in a positive light; it is laughable and appalling that not only is the video terrible quality, but it does not allow other members outside the sorority to see any sort of good or depth within the ADPi chapter at Duke University. Without mention of any valuable sisterhood bonds, community value, or social responsibility, this pitiful, embarrassing video falls flat in an area where it truly could have excelled.
Better luck at recruitment next year ladies!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Who Am I?
That's kind of a broad question isn't it? Asking the question of: "who am I" requires us to dig past the superficial birth marks, favorite shoe designers, and movie tastes (for the record, I love anything horror related), and delve into the piggy bank of identity capital that we've gathered over the past 20--and soon to be 21--years of our lives.
For me, I am absolutely certain of a few things that define me. First, I am a mover. That doesn't mean that I sit in class and shake my foot up and down until my neighbor politely asks me to stop. I like to relate it to a nomad in modern times. My family has always had what I like to call "locational ADD". My dad buys houses all over the country, and a few months later, he'll buy and sell more. He was once asked by the town of Vero Beach, FL to stop because they believed he was playing real-life monopoly. I guess that makes me highly adaptive to new situations and new people; it doesn't mean that I like or enjoy moving, but it means that it has become a way of life and I'm accustomed to it. Even now, staying in one place for more than a year feels foreign to me.
Second, I am half of a whole. My identical twin sister is one of the most beautiful people I know (inside and out), and I wouldn't be the same person without her. Having a best friend growing up that did everything with you is the luckiest thing that can happen to a little girl, and I know that I am blessed to have a permanent soul mate. She goes to the University of Arizona, but that's just because she hates the freezing cold, and I thrive best in a chilly environment.
Lastly, I am outgoing beyond belief. This isn't something I was born with. I was one of the ugliest kids in elementary and middle school, and sadly, there were two of me proving just how unattractive I was. Believe it or not, hot pink classes, a palette expander, and bushy eyebrows weren't contributing to my stellar features. But my parents owned a summer camp, and they stressed the importance of always exuding confidence amidst large crowds of people. I may only be 5 feet tall, but I can talk louder, walk taller, and shine brighter than anyone who is vastly over the standing height of a legal midget.
Where do I want to work one day? That's an easy question. The entertainment industry. It holds such allure for me because I know that it is where I belong. I have always been interested in celebrity life, and I have a passion for what other people roll their eyes and call "fluff news". To me, celebrity interest stories are fascinating. I have friends who wish Miley would get hit by her wrecking ball, but I could watch that music video 100 times and still not get bored with the hammer-lick and slow motion wall collapse. Everyone has talent, and those who are at the top are just an inspiration for everyone else to find theirs.
For me, I am absolutely certain of a few things that define me. First, I am a mover. That doesn't mean that I sit in class and shake my foot up and down until my neighbor politely asks me to stop. I like to relate it to a nomad in modern times. My family has always had what I like to call "locational ADD". My dad buys houses all over the country, and a few months later, he'll buy and sell more. He was once asked by the town of Vero Beach, FL to stop because they believed he was playing real-life monopoly. I guess that makes me highly adaptive to new situations and new people; it doesn't mean that I like or enjoy moving, but it means that it has become a way of life and I'm accustomed to it. Even now, staying in one place for more than a year feels foreign to me.
Second, I am half of a whole. My identical twin sister is one of the most beautiful people I know (inside and out), and I wouldn't be the same person without her. Having a best friend growing up that did everything with you is the luckiest thing that can happen to a little girl, and I know that I am blessed to have a permanent soul mate. She goes to the University of Arizona, but that's just because she hates the freezing cold, and I thrive best in a chilly environment.
Lastly, I am outgoing beyond belief. This isn't something I was born with. I was one of the ugliest kids in elementary and middle school, and sadly, there were two of me proving just how unattractive I was. Believe it or not, hot pink classes, a palette expander, and bushy eyebrows weren't contributing to my stellar features. But my parents owned a summer camp, and they stressed the importance of always exuding confidence amidst large crowds of people. I may only be 5 feet tall, but I can talk louder, walk taller, and shine brighter than anyone who is vastly over the standing height of a legal midget.
Where do I want to work one day? That's an easy question. The entertainment industry. It holds such allure for me because I know that it is where I belong. I have always been interested in celebrity life, and I have a passion for what other people roll their eyes and call "fluff news". To me, celebrity interest stories are fascinating. I have friends who wish Miley would get hit by her wrecking ball, but I could watch that music video 100 times and still not get bored with the hammer-lick and slow motion wall collapse. Everyone has talent, and those who are at the top are just an inspiration for everyone else to find theirs.
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