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Demand and disaster: Crisis communication failures in the Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster controversy
A public relations case study of Ticketmaster’s crisis response.
 • Abbey Sobelman
'Chewie, we're home': Saluting the silver screen
Despite claims made in Hollywood that movie theaters are dying, audiences continue to sell out showings in favor of the shared, immersive experiences…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Harry Styles is thirty, flirty and thriving on new studio album
REVIEW: Harry Styles released his fourth studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” on March 6, displaying a new level of maturity and…
 • Abbey Sobelman
And the Grammy goes to: 2026 Grammy Award predictions
While the 2025 Grammy Awards saw a fierce battle between female and LGBTQ+ pop artists, the 2026 iteration of the ceremony is set to highlight a number…
 • Abbey Sobelman
How Anna Delvey used rhetoric to scam New York’s elite
Classical rhetoric, interpersonal deception theory and framing theory allow us to understand how Delvey's success depended on persuasive communication…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Battle of the pop stars: Grammy Awards predictions
The 2025 Grammy Awards are bound to be a bloodbath as the internet’s favorite stars battle for some of the highest achievements in music. Who will take…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Willkommen, bienvenue and welcome to 'Cabaret'
Stargazer Collaborative Theatre opened its final production of the 2024 season with six performances of the 1966 musical “Cabaret,” highlighting the…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Once again, women dominate Grammy Awards nominations
The Recording Academy recognized female and LGBTQ+ artists like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Beyonce and Taylor Swift who made major contributions to…
 • Abbey Sobelman
SOPHIE’s final album takes no risks but reaps rewards
REVIEW: Following her death in 2021, the family of pop visionary SOPHIE honored her memory with the posthumous release of her self-titled sophomore…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Mr. Loverman kicks off this year’s Lumberjack Concert Series
NAU hosted singer-songwriter Ricky Montgomery at Prochnow Auditorium for the newest leg of “The Rick Tour.”
 • Abbey Sobelman
A demure, hot-to-go brat summer
From Chappell Roan’s overnight success to Kamala Harris’ surprise presidential campaign, this summer’s most viral moments were shaped by women and the…
 • Abbey Sobelman
Ricky Montgomery | KJACK Radio
Abbey Sobelman spoke with LA-based singer-songwriter Ricky Montgomery on September 15, 2024 for an exclusive interview on KJACK Radio. Video and audio…
 • Abbey Sobelman
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