The Arkansas International: Virtual Issue Launches (2020-2021) 

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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the issue launches for the magazine's 9th, 10th, and 11th issues needed to be shifted online.

Shortly after taking the reins as Publicity & Outreach Director, I was charged with finding a way to launch issues virtually, which the Arkansas International had never done before. I chose to use Instagram Live as the platform, launching each issue with a series of live readings from contributors. Not only were we able to involve more of our writers in the launch than usual, but this strategy also grew our Instagram following. I personally planned and organized all readings. 

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