Story: Porshae Brown Sept. 19, 2013 There is a new breed of mothers called “millennial moms” who are digitally connected and highly influential. They are not your average group of mothers juggling a busy schedule. These mothers are between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, are extremely active online, and have a lot […]
Moms of the New Millennium
March 2, 2014 by The Outpost @ TTU
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Public Relations & SEO: A New Skill for New PR Practitioners
March 2, 2014 by The Outpost @ TTU
Story: David Peveto Jan. 17, 2014 I recently read an article on PR Daily entitled 7 Underrated Skills for any PR Newbie. The author, Jessica Malnik, described a few skills that might be overlooked by new or recent college graduates seeking a career in public relations. Malnik suggested that the following skills could help set […]
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What’s Trending? Sochi Winter Olympics
February 18, 2014 by The Outpost @ TTU
This week on What’s Trending?: Assistant Social Media Lab Manager Katherine McBee and Content Manager Katelynne Newman spoke with Managing Director of Texas Tech Communications & Marketing Chris Cook about the role social media played in the Sochi Olympics. To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: […]
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What’s Trending? Super Bowl
February 16, 2014 by The Outpost @ TTU
This week on What’s Trending?: Assistant Social Media Lab Manager Katherine McBee and Content Manager Katelynne Newman talk about the impact social media had on the Super Bowl this year. To follow up, we sat down with Texas Tech Athletic Department Assistant Manager for Promotions and Fan Engagement Eric Ward to get his opinion on […]
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#KentHance
October 16, 2013 by Sarah Self-Walbrick
In today’s social media world, it’s no surprise that the initial rumor of Chancellor Kent Hance’s retirement was first released on Twitter the night before the official announcement. What is surprising is how fast #kenthance started trending. According to reports provided by the Outpost, a social media lab in the College of Media and Communication, […]
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What’s Trending? Klout
October 4, 2013 by The Outpost @ TTU
On this episode of What’s Trending @DavidPeveto talks about the history and current implementations of social news sites. We go into depth about the most active social news service, Reddit, and how it can sway even the largest media outlets.
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What's Trending? Social News Sites
September 20, 2013 by The Outpost @ TTU
On this episode of What’s Trending @DavidPeveto talks about the history and current implementations of social news sites. We go into depth about the most active social news service, Reddit, and how it can sway even the largest media outlets.
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What's Trending? Second Screen
September 6, 2013 by The Outpost @ TTU
How television is becoming interactive with its viewers using various apps.
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Establishing Brand Loyalty through Social Media
September 5, 2013 by The Outpost @ TTU
Story: Trevor Bell In its most basic form, brand loyalty can be simply defined as when consumers use a particular product regularly, despite competitors’ attempts to earn their business. Social media use can be simply defined as when an individual has a social media profile – whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, etc. – […]
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How Social Media Can Impact the Sports World
August 15, 2013 by The Outpost @ TTU
Story: Trevor Bell Aug. 15, 2013 Stories about sports make up a large part of today’s news coverage. In particular, information and news about star players are what drive headlines, and celebrity athletes can play a significant role in strategic communication efforts. In the past, audiences relied on traditional media outlets to acquire this news. […]
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