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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

PRSA Digital Impact conference was a good start…

June 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I received an email yesterday through Linked In from Eric Schwartzman, President, iPressroom, who hosted the recent PRSA Digital Impact Conference.  BTW, Eric did a fantastic job as host. In the email, Eric asked if I got what I was looking for out of the conference and here is my reply: Hi, Eric. For the most [...]

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Tags: 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