10 Job Titles to Avoid in 2013
I keep a running list of stupid job titles I encounter — mainly on LinkedIn (imagine!), so this blog post by Patricio Robles was most welcome.
Seven Offbeat Interview Tactics
There is a lot of advice on how to ace an interview out there. Be selective and let common sense be your guide.
Why Aren’t More CEOs Embracing Social Media?
Virgin’s Richard Branson ponders why more company heads aren’t on social media.
Why I Unsubscribed from HARO
So count me out, HARO. I won’t waste any more time reading your loser queries.
A Little Crystal-Ball Gazing
We were asked by Holland America Line to prepare an overview looking ahead to 2013’s PR challenges and opportunities.
Hypercritical Experts, Hyperbolic Editors
Since Costa’s accident, two phenomena appeared in media coverage: the public relations expert who knows what should have been done and a tendency for media outlets to sensationalize trivia.
The Cruise Industry’s Emergency-Response Capabilities Have Evolved
The cruise industry has come a long way in its approach to human-services response to crises and emergencies over the past decade.
Filming a TV Show on a Ship
Recently I escorted a film crew from BET Networks aboard our client Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam ship at Port Everglades.
Social Media Explained
Well, this certainly explains social media. But now I want a donut …
On Google, Privacy and Bing
Google’s new privacy policy doesn’t bother me because I’ve found a way to have my Google and beat it, too.