Outpost TV: Holidays

This week on Outpost TV: Co-Lab Manager Katelynne Newman and Dylan George discuss how brands use the holidays to promote and expand their presence.         To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter at @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/outpostlab.

Outpost TV: Viral Memes

This week on Outpost TV: Content Manager Sarah Harlan and Dylan George discuss the top three ‘What’s Trending?’ topics, including Alex from Target, and viral memes!   To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter at @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/outpostlab.

Outpost TV: Cyber Security & Fantasy Football

This week on Outpost TV: Co-Lab Manager Katelynne Newman and Dylan George discuss the top three ‘What’s Trending?’ topics, the importance of cyber security, and fantasy football. To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter at @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/outpostlab.

Social Media & Brand Management

Story: Ashley Wilde  Social media has become increasingly popular throughout the years and has become a critical component of brand management. Before the Internet, consumer comments to a brand were only possible over the phone or by sending a letter directly into the brand’s office; which means they were significantly easier to control and keep […]

Outpost TV: Mindly

This week on Outpost TV: Co-Lab Manager Katelynne Newman and Content Manager Sarah Harlan discuss the top three ‘What’s Trending?’ topics and how students and businesses can use a new app called Mindly. To receive news and updates, follow The Outpost on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost; like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab; and subscribe to our YouTube channel: […]

KTXT-FM: The Raider 88.1Celebrates National College Radio Day

Texas Tech University’s own student radio station, KTXT-FM: The Raider 88.1, is celebrating National College Radio Day, and for the first time, they will broadcast for 24 hours straight.  College Radio Day It is not the first time KTXT has celebrated on this day, but this year General Manager, Derrick Ginter, said they wanted to do […]

Top 5 Must See Movies of 2014

So far, 2014 has been a great year for film, and it looks like it will continue to “wow” audiences. From a “reboot” of an old classic to a real-life remake of an animated Disney movie, these five films will not let you down. 1. “This Is Where I Leave You” Based on a novel by Jonathan […]

10 Songs for a Rainy Day

Typically the weather outside influences what “music mood” I am in, and because Lubbock has been experiencing abnormally rainy conditions lately, I’ve been listening to some of my favorite rainy day music. 1. “Apartment” by Young the Giant Formerly known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released their […]

Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday

International film might seem like a foreign language to many students, but starting Thursday students have the opportunity to become “fluent.” The Texas Tech University International Film Series is beginning its second run, beginning with “The Conformist” by Bernardo Bertolucci. College of Media & Communication Associate Professor Rob Peaslee, Ph.D., along with a programming committee, is […]

Emmy Fashion: Fab or flop?

From Gustavo Cadile to the Haute Couture designs of Giambattista Valli, the 66th Emmy Awards displayed show-stopping ensembles and a few fashion faux pas. “Orange Is The New Black” has been gaining a lot of attention, just like Laura Prepon last night in her turquoise gown. While Prepon is catching a lot of flack for her choice […]