During yet another heat advisory, I was contemplating whether to go out or stay in. As luck would have it, I turned on the television for a moment and was greeted with the show “Jerseylicious.†The reality show’s setup is to record a day in the life of a New Jersey hair salon. That should […]
The Changing Face of Communication: E-mail, Texts and Twitter®
I recently asked our interactive consultants about my online presence. You know, “How am I doing at adapting to the new world of online dialogue?†I didn’t get good grades. Sadly, my style is too formal, my sentence structure too long and I’m bouncing around topically like a thousand super balls in a ballroom. So, […]
10 Things I’d Like to Say to BP
During the past several weeks, I’ve often been asked what I would’ve done differently for BP’s public relations efforts. Honestly, I would not wish that responsibility upon anyone. It’s a daunting task and the odds are stacked against BP more than any craps table I’ve ever played. But, for the record, here’s what I will […]
A “Slippery†Slope: Oil Spill a Hopeless Public Relations Crisis?
The PR prospects for BP seem as black as the millions of gallons of oil spewing forth from their damaged and defunct well. This hopeless scenario begs a question: Is there a catastrophe so horrific and reputation damaging that no matter how much PR you do, nothing will help? BP seems to be answering this […]
Digging In, Not Digging a Hole: Tips for Getting that First Job
Ah, spring! It’s a time of renewal and restoration filled with flowers, sunny days and budding trees. However, it also can be a time of frustration, apathy and defeatism if you are a senior in college trying to get your first public relations job in this tough recession. Nonetheless, I remain the eternal optimist and […]