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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?!
06.01
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.)
04.14
"... yet another example of the decline of journalism as we once knew it."
Where does journalism cross the line into TMZ entertainment?
Dale Hansen believes that WFAA crossed that line last night.
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.
11.16
When is 15 minutes too long?
Hollywood is an animal. When you're hot, you can be king of the jungle. And when you're not, you're fodder for the circle of life.
Then, in the case of Jon Gosselin, that animal must have worms because this tool can't stay out of the news.
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."
11.06
Remembering Fort Hood
On behalf of the entire team here at HCK2, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends who lost loved ones during the Fort Hood massacre.
10.20
FAA looking to poke a hole in "Balloon Boy"
Up, up in the air...
Was it a bird? A plane? Nah, just one of the biggest hoaxes in our generation, according to Time magazine.
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
07.02
Michael Jackson: The body’s not cold but the pitches are red hot
Spoiler Alert for those not in the know… or under a rock, Michael Jackson died.
