We get it. Work can be…well, a lot of work. There are often days when your brain has been reduced to mush and 5 p.m. can’t come fast enough. In the spirit of those days, I decided to ask the team at Obsidian about their favorite tips, tricks…
Change when it comes to social media is a never-ending cycle. Platforms are constantly updating their features to keep up with consumer wants, needs and habits. And in turn, businesses must constantly change their social media strategies to keep up with the new social norm and stand out…
Think about your favorite brand. Why do you like that brand? What makes you return to that branding? Why does that brand stick out to you? As PR students, we talk a lot about branding and tactics used to make your company or client stand out. We, as…
I adore the word sanctuary or maybe it’s just the thought of what it represents. It makes me feel warm and safe and cared for. I believe a certain kind of freedom lives in that idea – not all that different from the kind of liberty that takes…
School’s back in session and autumn is around the corner, which means only one thing ー football season! As someone who didn’t go to a university with Division I sports, the NFL has become my preferred fall pastime over college football. And with that came my gambling addiction…
Kiki, do you love me? I know... I’m a month late and you’re over it. I am, too. In case you missed it, celebrities and dogs across the internet were dancing to Drake’s song “In my Feelings” as a part of the world’s most recent viral video trend.…
While Memphis isn’t home to a Southeastern Conference school, the Obsidian office sure is. Many of us Obsidianites earned degrees from these respected sports-loving institutions, which includes my alma mater, the University of Arkansas. After spending four years immersing ourselves in all the amazing things these culturally rich…
There’s only so much time you can spend belting the lyrics to all the Top 100 songs in your car before it becomes a repetitive mess. So, why not turn to something that will inspire, educate, or entertain you while cruising down the highway? Quite a few of…
Managing a team, whether you are a seasoned professional or stepping into a leadership role for the first time, will without a doubt be challenging. Challenges come with the territory. Personalities, work styles, opinions and changing culture dynamics all contribute to the nuanced discipline of being a team…
The current media market makes it difficult for even the largest brands to break through to their consumers. One way to create buzz is to hold a large promotion, like the “pay your age” promotion Build-A-Bear ran this week. While buzz was created, the event was a major…