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06.22

BP: When spinning has spun way out of control

Back to the water hose with the gushing news provider that is BP.

06.15

It seems Zeus even has a problem with BP

You hear how the much-maligned oil company of the Gulf has not only positioned themselves as "Public Enemy #1" and "The ecosystem's worst friend ever" but has now managed to hack off the proprietors of Mount Olympus?!

06.10

GM PR: Drive your 'Chevy' over a levee. We sell 'Chevrolets'.

According to the New York Times automobile blog "Wheels", a "poorly written memo" has made its way across the country (Thanks, Mr. Internet) much to the chagrin of GM executives stewing over the use of a single word.

06.09

My advice to BP: I know what you can do with that $50 million.

Barack Obama just sent the dunderheads at BP a bill for $69 million, which may cover a few miles of the oil, along with some Happy Meals.

06.07

Atomic PR anyone? They are 'blowing up' online.

"Best Practices"

06.03

Keep "Sticking" it to BP

In case you have sworn off all things Twitter, there is a rash of spoof accounts out there. Some are insulting and don't deserve followers. Others are genius and offer 140 characters of comedic bites with each submission.

06.01

One man's oil spill is another's treasure

According to the crawl on most national networks, it's "Day Some Such" on the BP Watch. (And isn't that a clarion call that your crisis PR isn't working?)

Anywhoo, once upon a time kids, there was this company based here in Irving known for another "Crude Mistake". (Thanks. I'm here all week.)

12.10

Why long-lead times aren't such a good idea

Quick word association quiz: Tiger!

Now that your imagination has gone to his head-shaped five iron and that shall we say, unseemly, flapjack waitress, here's the story according to CNBC (and about one million other publications and blogs out there).

06.04

PR Nightmare Lands KFC on Oprah…Twice!

When I sat to write this post, little did I know I would end up writing about Oprah again this week.

05.13

The Rocket Blasts Off in the World of PR

Sooner or later the light bulb goes off, pops loudly because it’s been eons since anyone flipped the switch and then troubled people and organizations finally call a PR or marketing agency.

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