Learning from Teamwork in Capstone Course

I am currently enrolled in PR Research and Campaigns with Gina Noble. Seeing that it’s a capstone course, which involves using everything learned in previous required JB courses, it’s only fitting that this class requires students to put what we know into practice.

The most exciting part of this course, for me, is the group work. It is the first time that I really feel the benefits of teamwork and what can be accomplished when working with others toward a common goal. Despite the fact that I was incredibly lucky to have been paired up with three talented group members, I am truly seeing the advantages of working as a team. Through brainstorming, researching, and developing goals and objectives, I’ve discovered how exciting putting together a campaign for an organization, such as Mission of Hope, can be.

There should be more details to come about the project itself, but I want to let OKstate PR students know that JB4843 is a course to look forward to. When you are in your senior year as a JB student I hope that you are lucky enough to be partnered with a great group to work on this semester-long campaign.

Although I can work independently, I’ve discovered that working in a team environment is extremely beneficial in advising a strategic plan, and I look forward to working on campaigns with others in the future.

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Witty Twitter Users

Some of my friends still don’t understand the perks and uses of Twitter. The best way for me to make Twitter sound more appealing is to continue to reinforce the fact that it can bring you laughter and joy throughout the day. Twitter users are FUNNY! I can’t tell you how many times I have looked through my followers’ latest Tweets and laughed out loud. People can be very witty in 140 characters.

I notice the use of wit most often when following hashtags(#) such as:

#dwts -Dancing with the Stars viewers

#idol -American Idol viewers

#NASCAR (usually during a race)

Celebrities on Twitter are of course great at providing Twitter humor such as:

@jimmyfallon

@TheEllenShow

@aplusk – Ashton Kutcher

Personal shout out to my some of my LOL favorites:

@JesusNeedsNewPR

@ashergriffin

In closing, Twitter users bring me joy. It allows everyone to show their quick wit and is a fun outlet for me to provide some humor as I feed off others.

Find a popular Twitter user here.

Feel free to leave a comment/suggestion of your favorite funny Twitter users!

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Embedding Personal YouTube Videos

After learning how to embed videos to my blog in my social media class today, I decided to upload videos to my YouTube account and post them.

This first one is of my wonderful brother singing karaoke.

The second video is from the Fourth of July 2008. My view of the fireworks on the National Mall in Washington DC. Yes, that is the Washington Monument.

I have more videos to post to YouTube so be on the lookout, in other words,  subscribe to me.

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Kahne, Unable To Be Comfortable and Fast

Kasey Kahne finished seventh in last week’s Atlanta race, placing him ninth in Cup point standings. A caution, thrown because Marcos Ambrose’s crew member ran into the field to chase a runaway tire, caused Kahne and many others to be a lap behind. Kahne recieved the lucky dog pass later, but Ambrose’s crew member has been suspended by NASCAR for the next four races. Maybe the upcoming week off will be beneficial to Kahne’s team in checking what might be causing his inability to obtain the first place position. Kahne says he feels comfortable in his car but when reaching top speeds can’t pinpoint the problem that keeps him from holding the top spot.  Hopefully, he can maintain his lead this season.

Despite a disappointing turnout from the fans, it was a great day for Kurt Busch who pulled off the win Sunday.  Jeff Gordan, who is having a fantastic start to the ’09 season, finished second and Carl Edwards third.

Due to college demands, I have yet to be available on a Sunday afternoon to watch a race. Gathering second-hand research has been upsetting but NASCAR.com videos, articles, and race results has helped me stay on top of what I’ve been missing.

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Get to know USTREAM.TV

Streaming things live via the Internet

Engaging others through visuals and chat capabilities 24/7

USTREAM.TV does this and so much more.

Doors can be opened for organizations if they take advatage of sites like this. I can’t help but think that the OKC Zoo should use it to stream live videos of different animals, possibly highlighting a species each week and send a link to ZooFriends members. Having it available on the Internet would probably encourage visitors from other states to come visit the OKC Zoo if they had a glimpse of the great exhibits it has to offer.

I found USTREAM.TV helpful when I wanted to watch the NASCAR pre-season  Gatorade Duels and didn’t have access to the Speed Channel. They offered it on USTREAM so I was able to watch a portion of it while on-campus at OSU.

Positive ways I’ve seen USTREAM.TV used:

• To advertise puppies and kittens for sale. You can choose your next pet by watching it interact on the Internet.
• To show up-close visuals of animals that would normally be hard to view unless you were a part of the Discovery Channel crew.
• To promote a band or artist that needs extra publicity.
• To broadcast a radio station so listeners can view the DJs they normally only hear.
• To stream a Social Media class’s guest speaker so those who aren’t in the class or couldn’t attend could still watch and ask questions. @billhandy used this feature in my OKstate Social Media class when guest speaker, @mkokc, joined us in a discussion about the possibilities of using social media.

My suggestion: Visit USTREAM.TV and find a way that you can utualize the features and capabilities it has to offer.

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