Archive | February, 2009
The best investment you’ll ever make
Share Over the last six months, I’ve been asked many times by colleagues, friends and family why I spend so much time on Twitter and other online channels. My one word response: Relationships. Like nothing we’ve ever seen before, tools like Twitter allow you to connect, share and collaborate with fabulously smart, creative and interesting [...]
Continue reading...PR Rock Stars: A conversation with Rachel Kay
19. February 2009
Share I met Rachel just a few short months ago on Twitter chatting about advice for young PR grads. Over the last few months we’ve shared thoughts on the PR industry, brainstormed ways to engage our PR colleagues and discussed the ins and outs of the golf business during her trip to the PGA Merchandise [...]
Continue reading...Throwing my hat in the Journchat ring…
18. February 2009
Share At the suggestion of a few friends and colleagues, I am throwing my hat into the proverbial ring for moderator consideration during next Monday’s Journchat. Sarah: If selected, I can only hope to be 1/100th the moderator you have been since you founded Journchat. You have set the bar remarkably high! Thanks again for [...]
Continue reading...Social Media and Not-for-Profits: The perfect marriage?
16. February 2009
Share I’ve had several conversations with leaders at local not-for-profits lately and one theme continues to emerge: How can we use social media tools to further our organization’s vision and help us make a difference in the communities we serve? I currently consult with two not-for-profit organizations and for both social media can and will [...]
Continue reading...PR Rock Stars: A Conversation with Greg Swan
12. February 2009
Share You hear something once, you may dismiss it. You hear it twice, your ears start to perk up. You hear it three times, you start to believe the hype. This has been my experience in getting to know Greg Swan, digital strategy manager with Weber Shandwick here in the Twin Cities. Over the last [...]
Continue reading...Hello world!
10. February 2009
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Continue reading...7 ways to hone your consulting skills
10. February 2009
Share Like many in the PR/communications business, I’ve been on both sides of the table. As the consultant, you’re looked to for fresh ideas and sound advice. On the corporate side, you’re more accountable for the organization’s results and feel a little more connected to your employer. After all, you’re on the “inside.” But, after [...]
Continue reading...PR Rock Stars: A conversation with LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Ryder
5. February 2009
Share My first two conversations in the “PR Rock Star” series have been with fairly seasoned PR pros–David Mullen and Lee Aase. Today, I’d like to highlight two younger pros and a couple of the real up-and-coming PR stars in the Twin Cities community–LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Ryder. If you’re on Twitter, you may know [...]
Continue reading...The PR Industry: Trusted business advisors or glorified party planners?
2. February 2009
Share A few days ago, I found myself in a good discussion with my PR colleague Allan Schoenberg around the legitmacy of public relations as an industry. Allan was lamenting that yet another network TV series this winter may portray the PR profession in a somewhat negative light. I immediately responded by saying this has [...]
Continue reading...Twin Cities PR/communications pros online
2. February 2009
Share As promised, below you’ll find the updated list of Twin Cities communicators online (Twitter and blogs). With your help, this list grew massively from just last month. Again, standard disclaimer: This is by no means meant to be an end-all-be-all list. It’s a work-in-progress and a resource for us all. So please, if you [...]
Continue reading...25 random things
1. February 2009
Share You’ve probably seen the meme going around on Facebook that asks you to list out “25 random things” about yourself. I posted mine initially a few days ago, but since then I’ve been tagged by a number of people, so instead of reposting on Facebook, I thought I’d post it here for everyone to [...]
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22. February 2009
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