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There is a lot to be said about strategic communication and emerging media. With communication and media continually changing, expanding, and growing, there is always something new to learn and discuss about these concepts.

I, Mikala McCurry, will be using this blog to discuss the changes and evolutions in strategic communication and emerging media. As a graduate student in the process of earning a Master of Science degree in Strategic Communication, I will be using this outlet on a weekly basis to discuss the concepts that I learn during the course of my degree.

I will be blogging about this topic because it is important to fully understand and keep up with the changes in strategic communication and media to effectively apply those concepts on a professional and personal level in society. Return to the following address every week to gain insight on strategic communication and emerging media: strategiccom4you.blogspot.com.

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