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Teenage dreamsWhenever I tell people I want to have a career in fashion I’m always met with something that goes along the lines of ‘oh, that’s nice’, writes Elli Share. But I can tell that behind the friendly-yet-slightly-condescending reply, they think I’m just another 18 year old girl living their life through the contents of Heat Magazine.
Blog and rollTumblr is the fashionable place to blog right now; Daniela Pietrosanu explains why.
A passion for online fashionFashion has always been a passion for Rebecca Hardisty. But it was only on placement that she was able to connect fashion to social media and public relations.
How to write a business blog for your clientManaging Director of Write My Site, Emily Hill, offers her tips on writing for a corporate blog.
Attention seeking hyperactivity disorderLady Gaga is everywhere. Alex Witham explores her talent for publicity and her appeal to gay audiences.
Blogger or WordPress: which is best for student blogs?When it came to starting my PR blog I was torn between using Blogger or WordPress, reports Rosey Stones. Both seemed equally popular and both seemed to offer everything I needed. However, there are differences between the two that may sway your decision.
From Joe Bloggs to Über Blogger: The Blogger EvolutionShelley George takes a look at the most unlikely of bloggers… and why PRs should take notice of them.
Social media, PR and the next big thingManaging Director of 33 Digital, Drew Benvie, explains the origins of working in social media before the phrase even existed.
Getting your name out there and why it’s importantPR students are constantly being reminded of the importance of reputation, so why not put some of your effort into applying the techniques studied into your own lives? It is a concept Carli Smith likes to call: Brand Me.
Political blogging: can it reach young people?Young people tend to be disengaged from party politics. For her dissertation, Bethany Ansell explored whether political blogging could make a difference.
What is Behind the Spin?
Behind the Spin is a magazine for public relations students and young practitioners. It is supported by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and based at UK universities with CIPR-approved public relations degree courses. You are welcome to visit and comment; to contribute please contact the editor.
