Archive | May, 2009
PR Reader’s Choice Blog Awards–the nominations are set!
Share Last week, I asked you to nominate your favorite blogs for the first-ever PR Reader’s Choice Blog Awards. And you responded–big time. 50-plus comments, DMs and emails later, we have our nominees (see below). Now, it’s time to vote. You’ll have a week to vote for your favorites. I’m not going to put too [...]
Continue reading...Follow Friday–May 22
22. May 2009
Share My Twitter Follow Friday recommendations for May 22–the “Nice Guy-Smartie” edition: Bryan Person: @bryanperson Rick Mahn: @rickmahn Chuck Hemann: @chuckhemann Jay Baer: @jaybaer Subscribe to Communications Conversations by Email
Continue reading...First annual PR “Reader’s Choice” Blog Awards
19. May 2009
Share If you’re like me, you read blogs as a way to keep up on trends, learn new skills and connect with brilliant minds across the country. But, as I’ve followed these blogs and gotten to know many of the authors behind the posts, I’ve been surprised by the lack of recognition many of these [...]
Continue reading...A happy ending to this Tweet-a-thon story
16. May 2009
Share The following is a guest post from my PR colleague and good friend, Scott Hepburn. If you’ll recall, a number of folks participated in a tweet-a-thon a few weeks back in hopes of generating job leads for Scott and Sonny Gill–two eligible “free agents” at the time. While I know Sonny is still looking [...]
Continue reading...Why customer experience is still word-of-mouth’s best friend
16. May 2009
Share As you may know, I spent a few days this past weekend down in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Of course, we spent a fair amount of time lying on the beach. But one of our favorite activities while we’re on St. John (our favorite island, in case you’re wondering) is Woody’s “World-Famous” Happy Hour. [...]
Continue reading...Shhh…I’m going to let you in on a secret
12. May 2009
Share Come closer, a little closer, ok there. Here goes- PR isn’t rocket science. There, I said it and I’m proud of it. Over the years, this thought has come to me many times when talking with other professionals I respect deeply. It usually comes up when chuckling about some huge embarrassing PR gaffe we [...]
Continue reading...Before Participation, Build a Foundation
11. May 2009
Share There are dozens of scenarios for why you may consider incorporating social applications into your latest communications plan. Maybe you’re responsible for bringing dynamic brand marketing ideas to life. Or perhaps you’re charged with facilitating a response to a situation with potential impact on reputation. No matter what your objective, keep in mind that [...]
Continue reading...Does Community lead to Commerce?
8. May 2009
Share Image by jtyerse via Flickr Before Arik departed for turquoise waters, he posted “Is Social Media Really About Me?” Consensus from comments to that post in my rough observation revolved around sharing, collaboration and making connections. We can all agree that some ego is likely involved. Right? For me, it is affirming when I [...]
Continue reading...What’s old is new again
7. May 2009
Share First off, thanks to Arik for the opportunity to write on his turf. I’m glad to chip in (five years without a vacation?!), and I hope my little essay below doesn’t disappoint. Let me begin with a ray of hope. I hope what I’m about to say is nothing more than preaching to the [...]
Continue reading...I’m off to the islands…but I’m leaving you in good hands
6. May 2009
Share It’s been 5 years. 5 FRIGGIN YEARS since I’ve been on vacation. So cut me some slack. I’m due. Yes, as of about 4 p.m. tomorrow, I’ll be sitting on that beach right over there (see at right) sipping something with a large amount of rum in it without a care in the world. [...]
Continue reading...Is social media really all about me?
5. May 2009
Share I’ve been trying to formulate this thought for the last week or so, but I think I’ll just come right out and ask: Is social media really all about me? Isn’t that why we’re here? Engaging in these tools is a way for us to search for a little validation. Talk about ourselves, our [...]
Continue reading...My Social Media MBA
4. May 2009
Share For many, an MBA is a symbol of power. Prestige. Even wealth. You won’t meet many CMOs who don’t have their MBA. There’s no question how much time and effort it requires. No second-guessing the commitment and smarts it takes to complete something like that. No raising concerns over its value in the marketing [...]
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