Blog
11.17
Back to the drawing board: Building media relationships
I love the “Ask the Expert” section of USA Today, especially a recent post about tips for getting publicity and credibility.
I’ve blogged about this once before, but it’s time to get back to the basics once again and discuss how to build successful relationships with key media.
11.13
Outgoing DMN Web editor, "Traditional news needs to catch up."
Editor & Publisher is a publication that touts itself as "America's oldest journal covering the newspaper industry."
10.16
Hey, at least we’re saving the environment
In case you haven’t noticed, the economy isn’t that great… and print is doing even worse.
MediaFinder.com, an online closet of American and Canadian periodicals, reports more than 100 magazines have folded in the past three months.
Three months, 100 publications.
10.11
Free Stuff in Frugal Times—A Look at Pandora
At the office, I frequently listen to Pandora, an online radio station. I’m sure many of you have heard or listen to Pandora. Pandora is not your typical radio station. It’s so much more.
09.21
A Flack Joins an Unholy TV Alliance
Every industry has its “Holy Grails” and conversely, its “Snowballs’ chance in hell” situations. The latter can be a more interesting coup for public relations professionals.
For example:
- Featuring George W. Bush on MSNBC for the “Wisest Presidents” series
09.11
Eight years later, has the media forgotten September 11?
Break out the obligatory live shots and somber copy reads from the anchors, it must be 9/11.
09.11
Cleaning out the Cobwebs
I had an elementary school teacher who at the beginning of each school year said in her crisp, clear British accent, “It’s time to clean all the cobwebs out of your mind,” meaning, summer has made your mind mush and now it’s time get with it and learn. I always think about this phrase when I feel like I’ve forgotten everything I’ve learned over the 12 +
08.13
Diaries of an Intern – The Kids Next Door
Oh remember the 80s. The hairdos were big. The jewelry was bigger. But, the movies… priceless.
08.03
POTUS Beer Run: This Bud's not quite for you
So “Beer Summit 2009″ took place in the back of the White House last night.
You know, I’m sure Barack Obama put out the Chex mix, peanuts and badly cooked Vienna sausages to give it that feel from “Cheers.”
