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Paid vs. Earned Blogger Outreach…Does Anyone Still Question Which One Rules?

February 4th, 2010 · No Comments

I recently debated this question with a prospective client who had spent $25,000 to guarantee 6 Mommy blog posts from an organization that offers their network of “bloggers for hire.”  Since the client’s agency is primarily advertising focused (rather than PR), it didn’t surprise me that they went with what they have know best…spending money to buy [...]

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Tags: blog promotions · Broadcast PR · Digital Media · Public Relations and Communications · Social Media

Talking about Social Media and Blogging on TV News Program

June 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

A few months back I appeared on the morning news program at KRBC in Texas.  I discussed how new media PR tools are changing the way marketers talk with their customers.  I actually find it funny (and frustratingly amazing) that I can be asked for an interview about marketing but that it is so difficult these [...]

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Tags: blog promotions · Broadcast PR · Digital Media · Public Relations and Communications · Social Media

Should PR be using “paid” media?

June 12th, 2008 · No Comments

  One of the debates now raging through the ranks of PR pros is the question, “Is paid media a valid tool for public relations campaigns?”  I believe the answer is a resounding YES.  When I throw that concept out to most PR folks I speak with, the most common response is that PR isn’t “allowed” [...]

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Tags: Digital Media · Public Relations and Communications · Social Media