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My wife and I are expecting our first child in August. We’ll find out the sex in mid-March. But regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, I’m sure of this -- our child will eventually use social media and that totally freaks me out!
3 comments | 02/15/2010
Until recently, I tweeted a lot from the road – often while driving. I tweeted, re-tweeted, direct messaged and even read tweeted-about articles from my Blackberry.
Tweeting while driving (“TWD”) became my personal borderline addiction.
comment | 01/18/2010
In my five years working within the Raleigh PR industry, I’ve come to discover some of the most amazing lunch locations all over North Carolina’s capital city. Here’s my list to get the conversation started. And as always, I’d love to hear feedback from you about your favorite Raleigh lunch spots.
1 comment | 01/04/2010
I’ve made a list and checked it twice. It’s a list of the top 25 public relations firms in the Triangle market.
The list includes company Web sites, company blogs, and company Twitter accounts.
comment | 12/21/2009
Who do you blog to? This sounds like a simple question, right? But it’s actually something many bloggers, including countless company bloggers, forget to answer before crafting blogs posts. It’s a critical mistake that forces bloggers to miss out on a number of sticky benefits that come from having a solid “blog community.”
2 comments | 12/07/2009
Over the last two months, MMI Public Relations has received more than 280 resumes for our open position of Entry-Level PR Professional.
Most have been extremely impressive, surprisingly though, a number of applicants are finding ways to discourage us from setting up interviews.
With that in mind, here are the Top 5 Ways NOT to get hired by MMI Public Relations...
1 comment | 11/23/2009
Social Media. Twitter. Blogs. Search Engine Optimization. Online Reputation. Widgets. Podcasts. Blogosphere. Online Video. Web 2.0.
These sexy social media buzz words are being used, recycled, tweaked and pitched, not only by online marketing and social media companies, but by public relations firms as well. It is one of the fastest-evolving pieces of the larger communications pie, and PR firms are moving quickly to make it part of their respectable (and profitable) set of company services.
Some PR firms are excelling in the incorporation of social media into their PR toolbox. And frankly, some are not.
comment | 11/09/2009
So much of Public Relations is instinct; some have it and some don't. Day in and day out we are forced to make judgment calls on the turn of a hat. Successful PR pros are excellent in these types of situations and actually thrive on making daily decisions that are critical to a client's success. But even the best PR pros must know this: some things in life are difficult to change (especially instinct) -- they are a function of the brain. You can absolutely improve on your shortcomings (public speaking, judgment, leadership, creativity, etc), but you must be willing first to admit these limitations.So much of Public Relations is instinct; some have it and some don't. Day in and day out we are forced to make judgment calls on the turn of a hat. Successful PR pros are excellent in these types of situations and actually thrive on making daily decisions that are critical to a client's success. But even the best PR pros must know this: some things in life are difficult to change (especially instinct) - they are a function of the brain. You can absolutely improve on your shortcomings (public speaking, judgment, leadership, creativity, etc), but you must be willing first to admit these limitations.
1 comment | 10/28/2009
The repercussions of instant access via social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and MySpace (among many others) are beginning to be felt by some of the nation’s leading prep basketball recruits. While the NCAA regulates interaction between college coaches and the high school players they are trying to recruit, there are no such rules against the many loyal (and sometimes rabid) fans of college athletic programs across the country.
A recent article by SI.com’s Kevin Armstrong...
1 comment | 10/23/2009
Social Media experts are asked all the time, "what is the next big thing!?" A popular response appears to be the self proclaimed "next generation of Internet communication." It's Google's new real-time communication platform called "Google Wave."
comment | 09/08/2009
I came across an excellent blog post on the 2009 blogworld new media expo web site. Posted July 22, 2009, this blog gives a helpful (and quick!) update on Twitter vs. Facebook with a break down on key items.
Which do you prefer? Which will survive? One or both? And which one will have the most daily impact on the PR industry and the media? The debate continues...
comment | 07/24/2009
Terrorists Evolve. Threats Evolve. Security must stay ahead. You play a part! These are the words slapped on the front page of the TSA (Transportation Security Admission) Web site. Their new approach, which is both surprisingly creative – not to mention proactive and user-friendly – is a blog. Pinned Evolution of Security, TSA’s blog is offered up to its two million daily travelers as a solution to facilitate an ongoing dialogue to discuss innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process.
comment | 01/31/2009
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tar Heel Chapter (Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC) will host a 2008 professional series event. On Friday, September 12, respected crisis communications practitioners Al Tortorella and Mike Herman will headline a full-day professional development seminar, “Surviving the Flames, Crisis Communications from the Pros Who Invented It.”
comment | 09/05/2008
Omaha, somewhere in the middle of America
Name a city where you can visit the nation’s largest home furnishings store, see an indoor rain forest, visit the Kingdom of the Night Wildlife Safari Park, learn about space at the Strategic Air and Space Museum, and marvel at a bronze sculpture of 58 oversize geese.
comment | 08/13/2008
Want a little publicity for your clothing company? Try becoming the Official Outfitter for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. That’s what Polo Ralph Lauren did. With signed deal in hand, one of America’s top clothing brands is set to showcase its new line in front of an estimated four billion viewers. Not bad.
comment | 07/08/2008
