Author Archives: Grace Flemer
My First Impression of Public Relations vs. The Reality
Grace Flemer | July 20, 2018
As a freshman, my first mass communications and APR classes were a complete shock. Media channels are not what you flip through on your television, research is the glue that holds a campaign together and using an oxford comma before the “and” in a series is unacceptable (it also results in a five-point deduction on […]
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Pancakes or Burgers?
Grace Flemer | July 12, 2018
If you read my blog post from a few weeks back, I discussed the social media uproar and dramatic announcement behind IHOP’s name change. The “b” in IHOb stood for “burgers” – an attempt from the restaurant chain to boost their lunch and dinner sales. Little did the world know, but this marketing team had […]
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#FunFactFriday – July
Grace Flemer | July 6, 2018
#FunFactFriday is back! It is officially summer here in Arizona which means it’s heatin’ up! Here are some facts and tips to help you get through an Arizona summer. 5 a.m. wake-up call. – The best time of day to do outside chores around the house or to run those every day errands is as […]
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#MediaMonday – The Capital Gazette
Grace Flemer | July 2, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday is in honor of the five journalists from the Capital Gazette that were shot and killed in Annapolis, Md., on Thursday. The five victims were all employees of the Capital Gazette: Gerald Fischman, 61, editorial page editor Rob Hiaasen, 59, assistant editor John McNamara, 56, staff writer Rebecca Smith, 34, sales assistant Wendi […]
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What’s Cooking?
Grace Flemer | June 28, 2018
This summer, I have finally decided to stop calling myself a “terrible cook” and officially try this food-making thing. How could I be terrible if I have never really tried it? Both my grandma and my mother have always had a culinary interest and they have always tried to spark my curiosity in cooking, too. […]
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Introducing…IHOb
Grace Flemer | June 15, 2018
The restaurant previously known as IHOP, took the Internet by storm on Monday, June 11th when they announced on Twitter that they were now officially known as the International House of Burgers. Does IHOb really want to completely lose their reputation as a breakfast restaurant? I don’t think so. This marketing strategy is an attempt […]
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Giving Thanks Where Thanks Is Due
Grace Flemer | June 14, 2018
We have all encountered many teachers throughout our career as students. Each teacher impacts our lives in some way or another. However, there are those rare teachers that leave a lasting impression. For me, those teachers were Ms. Uhl and Mrs. Trainor. A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting up with these […]
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Walk-ins Are Welcome
Grace Flemer | June 6, 2018
I was sitting at my kitchen table with my laptop and brand new college degree when it finally dawned on me. Why am I allowing this new world of online applications determine my future? Why has this digital process become the new normal? Who is even looking at my resume and application? Now don’t get […]
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