Lauren Hannaford It took me 26 years to visit Graceland. I’ve only been to the Rendezvous three times. I had birthday parties at Fun Plex and remember when our baseball team was called the Memphis Chicks. And, I grew up taking field trips every fall to the Mid-South…
If you love Memphis, she will love you right back. Murray Lace In March 2015, I sat on the front steps of the University House where my PR writing class was held on the beautiful University of Arkansas campus. I had a decision to make. As a girl…
Carlee Smith Even though I grew up across the bridge in Arkansas, I’m as quick to claim Memphis as my own as I am to claim Marion or West Memphis. I’m sure some die-hard Memphians may cringe at that. As I approach my year anniversary of making the…
By Christina Babu Being raised in Memphis throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, I watched in plain sight the evolution of our city’s landmarks and amenities. Mud Island Park lost its luster, and Peabody Place opened and shut down in the blink of an eye. On the other hand,…
Obsidian represents a number of small businesses, and as a small business ourselves, we’re committed to hosting conversations about small businesses that are relevant to people in all spaces. That’s why this season of Off the Rock, On the Record we’re celebrating Small Business Month by featuring…
Each season, our office welcomes newcomers to the front desk in the form of interns. At Obsidian, our intern-to-full-time pipeline is one of our greatest sources of pride and PR talent. To say we take our internship program seriously would be an understatement! This winter, we added Addison…
Let’s celebrate! Cue Kool & the Gang – there’s a party goin’ on right here! It may not feel like a party if you’re reading this at your desk on a rainy Wednesday morning, but in my opinion, there’s always something to celebrate. In the PR world, we’re…
We’re BACK in the office and 2019 is now in full swing! Many of you may spend the next week or so doing the same thing I’m doing – looking forward and planning for the year ahead. In public relations, planning is essential but simultaneously challenging. Our industry…
Halloween is behind us, and it’s officially the holiday season. With Thanksgiving and other festivities rapidly approaching, I know many people are nervous about uncomfortable holiday dinners and time spent with family. Topics from politics to news and general life can spark controversy around the holiday ham, but…
Welcome to season two of Off the Rock, On the Record! We’re really proud of the content we’ve compiled for this season, and we can’t wait for you to hear what’s ahead. But, if you have an iPhone, you can subscribe directly to our podcast on iTunes so…