If you manage a company or brand’s social media account, striking the balance between professionalism and sincerity can be difficult. When in doubt, some folks ask themselves W.W.A.P.A.D. – what would a personal account do? But they’re not fooling anyone by acting as if a corporate account is no different... Read More »
Public relations student at Mississippi State University As a wide-eyed, bushy-tailed college freshman, I dreamed of graduation day. And in that dream, I was walking across the stage to receive my degree in biomedical sciences and psychology. However, one internship, two semesters, three weeks of shadowing and four hard-earned A’s... Read More »
Winter 2021 has been one of the coldest on record for Memphis. There’s no doubt most of us are counting the days for the temperature to rise and the days to get longer. When it’s time to break out of hibernation, make sure to add these outdoor destinations to your... Read More »
I’m not on Hello Fresh’s payroll. I’ve never offered unsolicited advice on banal products like razors or electric toothbrushes. You won’t catch me posting fashion “dupes” on Instagram or attending trendy brunches with bottomless mimosas. For these reasons, you likely wouldn’t classify me as a blogger. Yet here I am,... Read More »
Do you want to know a fun fact about Obsidian? Most of our team started out as interns, including one of our directors – Lauren Hannaford! Through her time at Obsidian, Lauren’s been a part of some legendary projects, guided our team toward success and has had some major fun... Read More »
Girls’ night is the best night, am I right? This year, whether you’re single or attached, have yourself a grand ol’ Valentine’s Day celebration by celebrating a day early with your gal pals. We call this oh-so-important holiday, Galentine’s Day! BABALU virtual cocktail class Margaritas, sangria, cocktails – the possibilities... Read More »
Very often, we get application after application for internships and account assistant positions from soon-to-be college grads who put all of their proverbial eggs in one large social media basket. While social media is a critical component of the vast majority of our clients’ strategies, and it will be for... Read More »
When partnering with a PR firm, you might expect amped-up social media content, increased media mentions and stronger brand recognition. What you might not expect are those lesser-known benefits that continue to benefit your business in the long run – like ongoing community interest, enhanced search engine optimization for online... Read More »
When it comes to revving up public relations efforts prioritization is key. It’s not only about chronologically organizing your tactical execution, but also getting your ducks in a row so messages hit the right people at the right time. Some clients feel the need to immediately make every announcement a... Read More »
Social media has been my source of entertainment, news, anxiety, distraction and communication for the last few years – and certainly in 2020 when life got turned upside down. As I tumbled down the rabbit hole of my feeds, I started thinking about why I follow the pages I do.... Read More »