ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Department of Mass Communication at Winthrop University will hold its annual MCOM Days Oct. 23-24 to share alumni stories and tips from area professionals.
There will be a presentation by marketing agency Chernoff Newman, an influencer panel, an alumni panel and a speech by the department’s alumna of the year, Anna Douglas ‘11.
Here is the schedule:
· Monday, Oct. 23
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 117 Johnson Hall
Chernoff Newman Marketing Agency Presentation
This presentation will feature Chernoff Newman employees Savannah Scott ’21, a graduate
of Winthrop and a public relations and social media specialist in Charleston, South
Carolina, with more than two years of experience, and Alicia Broughton, a graduate
of Clemson University and a senior public relations and social media specialist with
nearly 10 years of public relations and social media experience.
12:30-1:45 p.m., 202 Owens Hall
Influencer Panel
Alisha Brantley, Ned Hildebrandt and Portia Blackman will share their tips on creating
content.
· Tuesday, October 24
9:30-10:45 a.m., Richardson Ballroom, DiGiorgio Campus Center
Presentation by MCOM Alumna of the Year Anna Douglas ’11
Douglas is The Charlotte Observer’s deputy managing editor and a past S.C. Press Association
Journalist of the Year.
12:30-1:45 p.m., 117 Johnson Hall
Alumni Panel Speaking on Career Development
Panelists include: Ashley Briggs ’17, a two-time Emmy-winning award journalist who
works at Queen City News in Charlotte; Will Richard ’16, a social media coordinator
at Lavonia Speedway, Cherokee Speedway and the Carolina Spring Tour; Emily Gill ’17,
the marketing and communications specialist for Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville,
North Carolina; and Hallie Brown ’19, a multimedia communication specialist for the
city of Greenville, South Carolina.
All events are free. To follow along, search social media using the hashtags #mcomdays2023 #racetoyourfuturewu.
For more information, e-mail Graham Vickers of the Department of Mass Communication at vickersg@winthrop.edu.
