Month: October 2010
UF’s PRSSA Chapter selected to host 2011 PRSSA National Conference in Orlando
The Conference traditionally attracts more than 1,000 students, faculty and professionals The Alpha PRoductions leadership accepts PRSSA’s Best Student-Run Firm Award for Best Campaign at the 2010 PRSSA National Conference in Washington, D.C. (Click image to enlarge.) Some Gators’ dreams became reality at this year’s Public Relations Student Society of America National Conference when the […]
Read more »Habib (ADV 82) speaks to graduate “Audience Analysis” class
Mitchell Habib Mitchell Habib, Executive Vice President for Global Business Services for The Nielsen Company, spoke to Dr. Amy Jo Coffey’s Audience Analysis class (RTV 6508) on October 8, 2010. Habib gave an overview of Nielsen’s corporate structure, products and services and presented a case study involving the Walt Disney Company. He also discussed new […]
Read more »Brechner Center shines light on open government accountability for political candidates
In anticipation of the upcoming elections, the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida hopes that voters don’t forget a key issue: open government. The center, which has been a resource on open government for citizens, journalists and attorneys since 1977, is encouraging candidates to sign an open government pledge. The […]
Read more »Dean Wright interviews President Clinton
Dean John Wright talks with President Bill Clinton on Oct. 19, 2010 before an audience at the Times-Union Center in Jacksonville, Fla. during the Florida Forum to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital. (Photo by Steve Johnson) More coverage: Photo gallery on the College’s Facebook page Florida Times-Union: Bill Clinton tells First Coast crowd: Give to a […]
Read more »Rock 104 goes to country music format, stays online with rock music
The University of Florida’s 100,000-watt commercial radio station, WRUF-FM — known today as Rock 104 — is slated to become Gainesville’s only country radio station beginning this weekend, officials from the College of Journalism and Communications announced today. Under its new name, “Country 103.7 — The Gator,” the station will broadcast country music to attract […]
Read more »WUFT-FM marks anniversary with poster by acclaimed artist
Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM, is commemorating its 29th broadcast anniversary with a limited edition poster featuring an acrylic painting by acclaimed artist Margaret Ross Tolbert. The poster will also honor the 15th broadcast anniversary of WJUF-FM. Tolbert, who also was featured as WUFT-FM’s 11th anniversary poster artist, is dedicated to depicting the natural beauty of Florida’s […]
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