One of my favorite websites to kill time on is When Parents Text. It’s pretty self-explanatory. Users submit text messages or screen shots of conversations with their parents, highlighting the differences between our generations and our knowledge of cell phones. Sure, our parents are learning and gradually getting better, but they’re confusion is still obvious. My mom can finally text,… Read more →
Author: zcomm
Chew On This
Q: What was a chef called 10 years ago? A: Unemployed But, boy has that changed. Thanks to The Food Network and shows like Iron Chef, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The Barefoot Contessa and names like Giada, Bobby, Guy, Marcus and Alton, food has hit the big time. I first noticed Iron Chef about 10 years ago when I… Read more →
Girls
I’ve been watching HBO’s show “Girls” recently and I really like it. However, it’s been receiving a lot of criticism lately, largely because of its lack of diversity. Honestly, this is not something I would have noticed had the media not drawn so much attention toward it. I enjoy the show because I relate to it and because it’s hilarious,… Read more →
STARVED FOR FASHION?
So, Urban Outfitters has this brainstorm to sell a new tee with a six-pointed star very similar to the patches the Jews were forced to wear in the Holocaust (yes, Mel, there was in fact a Holocaust). And not only is this piece of drek tee being sold, but it’s also being sold at a $100 price tag. Have we… Read more →
Want. Need. Love. Wanelo.
A couple weeks ago I was introduced to Wanelo, which comes from the three words WAnt NEed LOve. It’s a lot like an online shopping mall, minus the food court. My obsession for food has actually been replaced by Wanelo. I’m surprised it isn’t more popular. According to the site, “Wanelo is a social store curated by the community. Users… Read more →
LATE NIGHT LAFFS
Looks as if the polls all like the late night spotlight. Why? Plenty of viewers, fairly tame show hosts and they don’t need a PR agency to book the appearance. Obama had the funniest bit with his slow jam with Jimmy Fallon. Only our Prez could get away with something like this. He’s still one cool, calm and collected guy… Read more →
PR is not a piece of cake
This post is part of a series written by zcomm interns. Be sure to check back each week for their take on the latest in the public relations industry. This week, Hailey discusses the negative impact of Rihanna and Chris Brown recording a song together. Who can forget the Chris Brown and Rihanna scandal that happened back in February 2009?… Read more →