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A large part of being successful in the public relations industry, especially at MMI, is using your time wisely. Time management skills can be hard to conquer, especially in a career where things change minute to minute, and the next phone call is potentially a reporter on deadline or a client who needs your immediate help on a crisis PR situation.
comment | 08/23/2010
Anjelica and her now-husband Jon were marred at The Deerpark Restaurant at the Biltmore. Everything was impeccable – the ceremony, the flowers, the wedding party, the guests, Anjelica’s dress and more.
comment | 08/09/2010
Bethenny Frankel: Whether you love her or hate her (I lean towards love), you’ve got to give her credit for making lemons into lemonade.
6 comments | 06/11/2010
To drive traffic and promote the reopening of Raleigh's Kripsy Kreme, a lucky customer in line before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday will be chosen to turn on the store’s popular “Hot Now” sign. Additionally, the Person Street store will reopen just in time for National Doughnut Day on June 4, when Krispy Kreme stores will offer one free doughnut (eater’s choice!) to each customer.
2 comments | 05/30/2010
Sandra Bullock's return to the spotlight, New Jersey becoming the new Orange County, and PR ranked as the 8th most stressful profession in 2010 -- this week's news was full of PR-related activities. Here's my roundup of three that I've been following . . .
comment | 04/30/2010
Luckily, many restaurants are encouraging health and moderation by offering more nutritious options and smaller portions. By adjusting from a super-sized to a down-sized mentality, restaurants are demonstrating social responsibility and improving their image along the way. When it comes to wellness (and positive PR), small is the new large.
2 comments | 04/16/2010
Staying in the loop in your office can help you improve and build your personal brand. By having as much information as possible about the things going on around you – whether it’s a new client or project, an upcoming event, or internal changes – you will be seen as a knowledgeable asset and will become even more valuable than you already are, especially when working in team environments.
2 comments | 04/02/2010
The MMI office has been more festive than usual over the past couple of weeks . . .
2 comments | 03/19/2010
Though Valerie Bertinelli has said and owned up to things that had the potential to alienate her long-term and new fans (such as candid details of her tumultuous marriage, and the struggles she went through with self image and drug use), she has maintained a transparency that is uncommon among people in the entertainment industry.
4 comments | 03/05/2010
Other than Saturday Night Live spoofs and Weekend Updates, I’ve tried to stay away from any news on the Tiger Woods’ downfall. I did, however, tune in this morning to watch his press conference – and I use “press conference” loosely...
comment | 02/19/2010
If you’re looking for a way to stand out in the professional crowd, spend some time thinking about your personal brand. Just like any company, individuals should establish their brand ....
3 comments | 02/05/2010
For a nonprofit organization, an annual fundraiser provides an opportunity to raise money for their cause, while hosting a branded event that the community looks forward to attending. For Me Fine Foundation (an MMI client), their annual signature fundraiser, the Purse Gala, features a live auction of unique, one-of-a-kind and designer purses, including items donated by celebrities and designers nationwide, and it will be held on Sunday, Feb. 7.
comment | 01/25/2010
This week, seeing H&M in the news brought on feelings of confusion and disappointment. A January 5 New York Times article details the findings of multiple trash bags full of new clothing, seemingly damaged by box cutters and razors, discarded outside of an H&M store in New York City.
4 comments | 01/08/2010
Before a holiday party, my colleague, Kate and I stopped by the Harris Teeter on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, and came in contact with a gentleman working there. I didn’t get his name, but he was the friendliest Harris Teeter employee I’ve ever met – which says a lot, since most of my Harris Teeter customer service experiences are pleasant. When we left the store, Kate appropriately summed it up, describing the gentleman as “the true spirit of Christmas.”
comment | 12/24/2009
Along with being nice, knowing how to have fun is an important part of working at MMI. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for this fun having, but my favorite comes in the form of our family dinner-style holiday party.
comment | 12/15/2009
It is entirely possible that I’ve been living under a rock since 2005. This might explain why, after four book releases, and the first installment of a monstrous movie saga (which I don’t even recall seeing previews for), I was still in the dark in regard to everything Twilight.
comment | 11/27/2009
With the gift-giving season a little more than a month away, and Black Friday – the busiest day in the retail world – less than two weeks away, many stores are facing an uphill battle.
But one store that seems to always dance circles around the competition when it comes to generating a buzz is GAP Inc.
comment | 11/13/2009
It’s been more than three years since MTV debuted ‘PoweR Girls’, an inside look at the PR world of New York City via a short-lived reality show. ‘PR Girls’ focused on the infamous Lizzie Grubman (perhaps best known for her driving) and her firm, Lizzie Grubman Public Relations. If you are anything like me, you were glued to the TV as Grubman’s four assistants organized an autograph signing for Ja Rule, worked a club opening and displayed their PR skills while on the phone with Page Six and Britney Spears’ people – all while Grubman trash-talked Lindsay Lohan.
comment | 12/11/2008
Tips on how to leverage your online presence to find readers for your blog.
comment | 11/07/2008
J. Crew will provide an option of practical merchandise with a smaller impact on the customer’s wallet.
1 comment | 09/12/2008
