Monday, February 28, 2011

Don't be that Dancing Girl

Having PRetty PR is apart of everyday life. I've noticed that many people are afraid of what other people think. In college social life is very important. What they also forget is that social media is not only a look at how you act in a social setting but it is being used by professionals.

Learn how to clean up your facebook and tweets. Promote healthy dialouge on your campus and personal protective skills while drinking.

Here is a good rule: Don't post things that you wouldn't want your mom/dad or boss to see. And be smart when you drink.

This campaign, "Don't be that guy/girl," is what my fellow classmates and I have been working on this semester through the communication department and the Health Education Resource Center (HERC).


Check out this Youtube video: Don't be THAT (dancing) Girl!  

Be smart. Stay PRetty. 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Born This Way

Lady Gaga's newest song  "Born This Way"  has a very inspirational message. 

I'm beautiful in my way, 
'Cause God makes no mistakes 
I'm on the right track, baby 
I was born this way --Gaga

Lady Gaga is one of my favorite musicians. She is special because she is so different and not afraid to address controversial issues. Most importantly this new song is encouraging girls, women, boys and men that it is ok to be different. Matter of fact, everyone is born different. 

Gaga touches many lives, but her message is even more powerful when it comes from one of her many adoring fans. Check out ten year old Maria's cover to "Born This Way."


Wow. This my friends is PRetty PR. Gaga's song has already topped the bilboards, not much of a surprise, right? The real story is ten year old Maria. She is becoming a viral sensation. She sure is causing a stir, at least on my facebook news feed. Gaga's message is a powerful one and it is even more inspirational coming from Maria.  

What better PR can you ask for? I got the goosebumps listening to Maria and I'm sure that Gaga will be contacting her Little Monster soon.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

PRetty and P!nk

P!nk has done it again! On Jan. 19 P!nk released an emotional and edgy single called 
F*cking Perfect 



P!nk introduced this new single with a “Personal Note.” She states:
"My favorite books, art pieces, films, and music, always have something jarring about them. I want art to make me think. In order to do that, it may piss me off, or make me uncomfortable. That promotes awareness and change, or at least some discussion. That is my intention." 

"You can't move mountains by whispering at them!" 
 Society has created an "ideal woman": paper thin, beautiful, flawless...perfect


P!nk is an excellent role model and uses her popularity to benefit society. P!nk has shown on multiple occasions that she is fed up with society's idea of "perfect." This music video's main message is that it is ok to be different, to be real. She addresses a major problem in society that girls and women are challenged with. 


The pressures children, young women and adults suffer from are rising at an alarming rate and the children have no idea how to handle it. The media is not helping when advertisements aimed at females are giving tips on how to look: thinner, taller, perfect, younger, smaller, softer, tighter.   

As a result they turn to other things; isolation, drugs, sex, eating disorders and so forth. P!nk's goal is to bring awareness, change and discussion about  cutting and suicide. These are usually tabooed subjects but she is not afraid to ruffle some feathers.



P!nk is being social responsible and trying to tackle societies idea of "perfect." I give P!nk two thumbs up for this shocking, amazing and emotional video. 


PRetty and P!nk.


Cutting is a cry for help, sometimes it is obvious, sometimes it is deeply hidden and no one knows. Visit her page to see how many people have be inspired by this emotional video.