Category: Thoughts From The Flock
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Zach Gulino: How Much Does An Unpaid Internship Cost Students? $15,000 and Counting
Stop Forcing Students to Sacrifice Income for Experience “…many in the industry don’t want to mentor students or participate in internship programs if students are being paid because they don’t feel they’re in it for the love of music.” – Internship Presenter Let’s cut to the chase, no sugarcoating –…
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Ashley Friedman on How PR Helps Her Rule the Red Carpet
One of my biggest passions outside of my job at Jaybird Communications has always been interviewing celebrities. It began years ago with the opening acts at tours I was attending, and more recently has expanded into the television and film world. I’ve gotten to talk to some amazing talent like…
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Bill Greenwood on Why Using the Oxford Comma Is Necessary, Accessible, and an Act of Rebellion
“Who gives a f*** about an Oxford Comma?”– Vampire Weekend I do, and so should you – and so should Vampire Weekend, for that matter! As a Journalism major and overall grammar nerd, I had the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook drilled into my head throughout college. In fact, I went…
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Thoughts From The Flock: Bill Greenwood on Wet Leg’s ‘moisturizer’
Alternative rock band Wet Leg has been a favorite in the virtual Jaybird office ever since “Chaise Longue” came out back in 2021. Now they’ve returned with a new album, moisturizer, and some new life circumstances – and it all rocks! A quick rundown of the important non-music facts at…