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jcom 2160 reading three

I really liked this weeks readings. I thought the comic strip was very clever and informative. The Facebook article was the same. I agree with both . I think that being able to send a text, comment, email, whatever it may be by using technology one can easily become almost disconnected and act in ways that they normally wouldn't in person. The whole Facebook thing is such a dilemma. Currently I don't have a Facebook and to be honest, I never thought to even get one. I thought it was so crazy that people would spend hours of their day checking and pretty much "stalking" others one Facebook. However now Facebook has become such a mainstream thing that even professors are requiring to use it. It doesn't stop there, work, church and other activities all use Facebook as their main stream of connection with everyone.
I can see why. As I am nearing graduation I see the benefit of being able to easily stay in contact, especially since many of those people you might see occasionally, or even never.
At the same time my strong opinions of Facebook stand. I think it is up to the individual to censor whatever they choose to spend there time doing. I think that someone can have Facebook and still keep real human interaction and remember civility. It's when people start asking each other out over this that I begin to worry! The dilemma still thrives! Facebook, or no Facebook?

jcom 2160 reading two

Scary! wow, after reading this weeks issues I was a little disturbed. I guess I am very innocent and don't realize the capabilities of the Internet and search engines. The one I disliked the most was about the husband that looked up horrible adjectives on google , after killing his wife.
Horrible! I do still think that search engines can be a very good thing. I believe it is up to the individual to be responsible for what information they do and do not believe as well as how they use these resources.

Jcom 2160- reading 1

This reading was mainly about online etiquette rules. The first reading was about e mail, talked about many companies ansewering emails late or not even replying at all. Training employees on what, and what not to write is a big deal. A company needs to implement these rules for three reasons: Professionalism: by using proper email language your company will convey a professional image. Efficiency: emails that get to the point are much more effective than poorly worded emails. Protection from liability: employee awareness of email risks will protect your company from costly law suits.
I think these are very valid points and that every company who implements them will benefit.

jcom 18, 19 and 20

I work at a t-shirt shop here on campus and I figured that I do a form of Public Relations almost every single day. Since I make t-shirts for different companies and organizations I am helping advertise for them. I love how PR can be applied in so many ways .

Good PR Bad PR has been on my mind for some time now. With this day and age and everything being electronic with internet, news pretty much lasts forever! That can be very good or very bad. I don't really know how I feel about that. I guess if you make sure that you always stay on top of your business and have an excellent PR team this would be great.

jcom 2300 16 and 17

I am on the Utah State's Dance Company and recently we got done with our annual "Diversity Week" performance. Every year we put on this dance show usually on the Thrusday of Diversity Week. We invite all the dance groups and clubs on campus to come and perform. The show usually lasts about an hour and a half. The members of "Full Circle" the dance company, had to pretty much put together a media kit to get it advertised and pulled off. Fliers and posters were made and passed out, I made shirts to help advertise and plug ins from the Statesman helped as well. The show was sold out, it was a great experience!

I am putting together a Public Relations portfolio for Preston's Jcom class and it has really put prespective on how much work and preparation it takes to have a good portfolio. I really need to work hard next semester getting worthly items into my portfolio.

jcom 2300 14 and 15

Recently there has been an event at USU that has caused a lot of news media. I have been contacted by a lot of media here in Logan and have also been advised on what to do in a situation like this one.
Refer any media to representatives responsible for handling the media. If you do choose to comment make it brief and clear. If you don't want to comment at all it is ok to say "No comment". Also, to be prepared if you know something is going on, don't ignore the fact that you might be questioned.

For a work promotion recently the "Valley Channel" came and interviewed me and did a feature story on "Locker 42" a store here in Logan that I work at.
It was definitely a surprise, so I didn't have much time to prepare any statements. I guess that says always be prepared! It went really well, I just showed them around the store, highlighting our new items in the store and gave many gift ideas. It was a lot of fun!