Dr. Kate Stewart
@thekatestewart.bsky.social
📍AL | Assistant Prof of PR at JSU 👩🏼🏫 Ph.D. from USC, B.A. + M.A. from Auburn 👩🏼🎓 #WarEagle | #swiftie 🫶🏼 social media researcher 🤳🏼
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The Chuck Lubbers Award honors research that transforms PR teaching and scholarship. Congrats to Stephanie Madden & Kate Guastaferro for winning this year's award for their article, which can be found in Issue 10.2. Read here: lnkd.in/e5ngirjM
August 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Chuck Lubbers Award honors research that transforms PR teaching and scholarship. Congrats to Stephanie Madden & Kate Guastaferro for winning this year's award for their article, which can be found in Issue 10.2. Read here: lnkd.in/e5ngirjM
We hope to see you at our #PRProfChat Brunch during AEJMC 2025!
Join the @aejmc.bsky.social PRD Teaching Committee and the Journal of Public Relations Education for a casual brunch during the #AEJMC25 on Saturday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. PT at Uno Dos Tacos. RSVPs will be honored in the order received. RSVP Here: forms.gle/7jnJdhCrry5i...
July 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We hope to see you at our #PRProfChat Brunch during AEJMC 2025!
“As an influencer, you have to stand on your authenticity and your credibility,” Stewart said.
I had the privilege to speak to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about a current influencer pr crisis.
Read the full article here: www.wsj.com/articles/an-...
I had the privilege to speak to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about a current influencer pr crisis.
Read the full article here: www.wsj.com/articles/an-...
An Influencer Gained Followers as She Documented Her Weight Loss. Then She Revealed She Was on a GLP-1.
After questions and criticism online, Janelle Rohner says she should have disclosed her decision to take a GLP-1.
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May 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“As an influencer, you have to stand on your authenticity and your credibility,” Stewart said.
I had the privilege to speak to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about a current influencer pr crisis.
Read the full article here: www.wsj.com/articles/an-...
I had the privilege to speak to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about a current influencer pr crisis.
Read the full article here: www.wsj.com/articles/an-...
It almost feels impossible to put this into words. I saw her just a month ago at SSCA. I was probably one of the last to get gently nudged into a leadership position by her. I remember myself saying that I would see her in San Fran for AEJMC. I will miss her immensely 🤍
Dr. Bourland-Davis embodied the values of generosity, excellence, and service that define the very best in our field. May we carry her example forward by supporting one another with the same authenticity, humility, and grace that she gave so freely. 🤍 shorturl.at/iLuoF
Honoring Dr. Pamela Bourland-Davis: A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Heart - Journal of Public Relations Education
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Pamela Bourland-Davis, a beloved educator, tireless leader, and cherished member of the public relations academic community. Her sudden d...
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May 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It almost feels impossible to put this into words. I saw her just a month ago at SSCA. I was probably one of the last to get gently nudged into a leadership position by her. I remember myself saying that I would see her in San Fran for AEJMC. I will miss her immensely 🤍
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March 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Call for Papers – Special Issue of JPRE!
We are now accepting submissions for a special issue: "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education."
Manuscript Due Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Anticipated Publication: Jan. 2026
Full call for papers here: journalofpreducation.com/2025/03/26/s...
We are now accepting submissions for a special issue: "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education."
Manuscript Due Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Anticipated Publication: Jan. 2026
Full call for papers here: journalofpreducation.com/2025/03/26/s...
Special Issue | Call for Graduate Education Papers - Journal of Public Relations Education
"Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education" Manuscript Due Date: 08/07/2025 Anticipated Publication: January 2026 JPRE 12(1) Guest Editors: Pamela G. Bourland-Davis, Georgia Southern Uni...
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March 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Call for Papers – Special Issue of JPRE!
We are now accepting submissions for a special issue: "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education."
Manuscript Due Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Anticipated Publication: Jan. 2026
Full call for papers here: journalofpreducation.com/2025/03/26/s...
We are now accepting submissions for a special issue: "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education."
Manuscript Due Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Anticipated Publication: Jan. 2026
Full call for papers here: journalofpreducation.com/2025/03/26/s...
"He" made a mess, and the brands are cleaning it up.
I spoke to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about how life events of celebrities and reality tv stars, like breakups, are becoming the norm for brands to capitalize on.
Read the full article here - www.wsj.com/articles/the...
I spoke to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about how life events of celebrities and reality tv stars, like breakups, are becoming the norm for brands to capitalize on.
Read the full article here - www.wsj.com/articles/the...
They Broke Up. Then Came the Brand Deals.
After an unexpected breakup with the boyfriend she won over on ABC’s “The Bachelor” dating show, Rachael Kirkconnell didn’t get mad. She got a brand deal.
www.wsj.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
"He" made a mess, and the brands are cleaning it up.
I spoke to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about how life events of celebrities and reality tv stars, like breakups, are becoming the norm for brands to capitalize on.
Read the full article here - www.wsj.com/articles/the...
I spoke to Megan Graham of @wsj.com about how life events of celebrities and reality tv stars, like breakups, are becoming the norm for brands to capitalize on.
Read the full article here - www.wsj.com/articles/the...
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The authors, based on the study's findings, propose a PRSSA leadership strategy that integrates extrinsic motivation in the form of a class credit model that better aligns the PRSSA mission to the evolving needs of students. Read the full article - shorturl.at/6jwQw
Making PRSSA Leadership Work for Students: Role Satisfaction, Educational Success, and Career Readiness for the PR Profession - Journal of Public Relations Education
Editorial Record: Submitted May 19, 2023. Revised December 12, 2023. Accepted December 14, 2023. Authors Amanda J. WeedAssociate ProfessorSchool of Communication & MediaKennesaw State UniversityGeorgi...
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January 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The authors, based on the study's findings, propose a PRSSA leadership strategy that integrates extrinsic motivation in the form of a class credit model that better aligns the PRSSA mission to the evolving needs of students. Read the full article - shorturl.at/6jwQw
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With the use of generative AI on the rise, public relations students need to gain skills in applying such tools in writing. This article documents Steve Ryan, MS, APR's experience requiring the use of AI in writing assignments. shorturl.at/Ieik8 #PRWriting #GenerativeAI #JPRE #PREducation #PRProfs
Generative AI in the Classroom: Teaching a Critical Skill for the Public Relations Writing Student - Journal of Public Relations Education
Editorial Record: Submitted June 9, 2023. Revised September 20, and November 17, 2023. Accepted November 21, 2023. Published March 2024. Author Steven RyanAssistant Professor of InstructionThe Media S...
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January 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
With the use of generative AI on the rise, public relations students need to gain skills in applying such tools in writing. This article documents Steve Ryan, MS, APR's experience requiring the use of AI in writing assignments. shorturl.at/Ieik8 #PRWriting #GenerativeAI #JPRE #PREducation #PRProfs
#HappyKateDay to all who celebrate 🥳 feeling fine and 29! I can’t believe it’s my last year of my 20s, let’s go out with a bang ✨ 28 was good to me: finished my dissertation, added Ph.D. to my name, & excelled at my job. Hope to continue to achieve success as I move forward 👸🏼
December 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM
#HappyKateDay to all who celebrate 🥳 feeling fine and 29! I can’t believe it’s my last year of my 20s, let’s go out with a bang ✨ 28 was good to me: finished my dissertation, added Ph.D. to my name, & excelled at my job. Hope to continue to achieve success as I move forward 👸🏼
It’s my birthday! Officially only 365 days left to make it on a 30 under 30 list 😅 #29 #HappyKateDay
December 27, 2024 at 5:05 AM
It’s my birthday! Officially only 365 days left to make it on a 30 under 30 list 😅 #29 #HappyKateDay
Monday, December 16th is my Ph.D. Graduation Ceremony 👩🏼🎓 I wished everyone could be in Columbia to celebrate, but that’s not feasible. USC does have a YouTube livestream set up for the ceremony if you would like to watch. It will air at 9:30 a.m. ET. 🩷
www.youtube.com/live/f4YCuSs...
www.youtube.com/live/f4YCuSs...
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Monday, December 16th is my Ph.D. Graduation Ceremony 👩🏼🎓 I wished everyone could be in Columbia to celebrate, but that’s not feasible. USC does have a YouTube livestream set up for the ceremony if you would like to watch. It will air at 9:30 a.m. ET. 🩷
www.youtube.com/live/f4YCuSs...
www.youtube.com/live/f4YCuSs...
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I spoke with The Hill about why influencer courses are necessary in college curricula to meet the demands of a changing digital media and entertainment workforce. Very excited to teach my class on this at the University of Alabama again next semester!
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed
Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skil…
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December 10, 2024 at 11:18 PM
I spoke with The Hill about why influencer courses are necessary in college curricula to meet the demands of a changing digital media and entertainment workforce. Very excited to teach my class on this at the University of Alabama again next semester!
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
I recently spoke with @thehill.com about the type of coursework influencers would benefit from. Read the full-circle perspective of myself & superstars @jessmaddox.bsky.social, @brookeerinduffy.bsky.social, & @bloggeronpole.bsky.social! thehill-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/thehill....
Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed
Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skil…
thehill-com.cdn.ampproject.org
December 15, 2024 at 3:23 AM
I recently spoke with @thehill.com about the type of coursework influencers would benefit from. Read the full-circle perspective of myself & superstars @jessmaddox.bsky.social, @brookeerinduffy.bsky.social, & @bloggeronpole.bsky.social! thehill-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/thehill....
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My latest with @jessrauchberg.bsky.social! Here we look at influencer snark, and how it draws on anti fandom, cancel culture, and gossip in order to critique influencer credibility and authenticity.
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“She’s my bitch eating crackers”: influencer snark and the digital gossip economy
This commentary proposes influencer snark as an area for feminist media scholarship. Influencer snark is a subversive and satirical social media practice that addresses concerns of credibility, aut...
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November 19, 2024 at 2:07 PM
My latest with @jessrauchberg.bsky.social! Here we look at influencer snark, and how it draws on anti fandom, cancel culture, and gossip in order to critique influencer credibility and authenticity.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This #CCSNChat has been SO IMPACTFUL!!! 💥
Love finding a community my research and teaching interests feel valued and important! #CCSN
Love finding a community my research and teaching interests feel valued and important! #CCSN
Curious about the creator economy? Join us tomorrow for our first #CCSNChats event! Industry insight meets academic expertise in a virtual roundtable ❤️🔥
Book your ticket HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/ccsn-chats...
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November 15, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Ph.DONE ✨ I finally have my graduation photos and Y’ALL, they are SO GOOD 🤩
November 12, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Ph.DONE ✨ I finally have my graduation photos and Y’ALL, they are SO GOOD 🤩
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November 9, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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Today I have thoughts on what social media and Big Tech will look like in the second Trump administration.
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November 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM
I’ve you’re not subscribed to my newsletter, I’ve returned to drop some thoughts today because I only know how to cope through writing.
Today I have thoughts on what social media and Big Tech will look like in the second Trump administration.
theinternetuserexperience.substack.com
Today I have thoughts on what social media and Big Tech will look like in the second Trump administration.
theinternetuserexperience.substack.com