What’s Trending? Viral Videos

This week on What’s Trending?: Grace Diana and Jessica Daniel from Professor Alan Abitbol’s Online & Digital PR class discuss the impact viral videos have had on social media. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? NFL

This week on What’s Trending?: Nathan Gonzales and Catherine Hafer from Professor Alan Abitbol’s Online & Digital PR class discuss how the NFL uses Twitter, and how the fans react. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? Late Night TV

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Managers Katelynne Newman and Sarah Harlan discuss how late night host Jimmy Fallon utilizes Twitter and other social media platforms to his advantage. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

More Followers More Money

Story: Stephanie Gilder, Sarah Johnston and Madison Tate As part of Professor Alan Abitbol’s Online & Digital PR class May 1, 2014 Many businesses, including Whole Foods and Kate Spade, are turning to social media to increase profits and brand recognition. The use of social media by businesses enables them to further their reach and […]

Social Media Impact on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Story: Guadalupe Mata and Rebecca Beach As part of Alan Abitbol’s Online & Digital PR class April 24, 2014 For weeks, one single story dominated almost all international headlines. On March 8, an airliner carrying 239 people departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beijing. Unfortunately, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 never reached its destination. Instead […]

What’s Trending? Tips on Effective Social Media Use

This week on What’s Trending?: Dylan George and Noelle Vela from the Online & Digital PR class are giving tips on effective social media use. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? Texas Tech Athletics

This week on What’s Trending?: Courtney Bier and Elizabeth Lanham from the Online & Digital PR class discuss Tech Athletics and social media. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook Facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? Twitter & YouTube Ban in Turkey

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Manager Katelynne Newman and Social Media Lab Manager Kristin Wyllys discuss the ban on Twitter and YouTube in Turkey. See what they had to say here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? Twitter and TV

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Managers Katelynne Newman and Sarah Harlan discuss how television shows are utilizing social media now more than ever to connect with their audiences. See what they had to say here:   To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

What’s Trending? WhatsApp & Paper

This week on What’s Trending?: Assistant Social Media Lab Manager Katherine McBee and Content Manager Katelynne Newman talk about the two new apps Facebook purchased: WhatsApp and Paper. Learn more about the apps here: To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab