Why What We in Social Media Call Ourselves Matters
I received a connection request on a social network today from a person who described herself as an “Experienced and […]
Continuing Story: Carnival Magic’s Delivery, Naming and Inaugural in Italy
We’re using Storify to create a continuing story that follows Carnival Cruise Lines’ new ship, Carnival Magic, as it enters service in Europe May 1. This story will be updated as news breaks.
Using Storify to Tell Stories with Social Media
I had signed up for the beta version of Storify several months ago when I first read about it. But I never got around to doing anything with it until now, after it’s been broadly released.
The Challenges of Hiring
We’re not currently hiring, but we are assisting a client in a search for a marketing assistant position, and we […]
Sport Drink Maker’s Press Release Goes Lower Than a Snake’s Belly
It’s a time-honored practice in public relations to try and peg a client’s product or service to a trend, a news or a current event, and it can be effective — if it’s done well.
My New Approach to Making Facebook Friends
I admit to being more than a little bored with the whole social media thing, especially Facebook. I’ve got a couple hundred friends, some of whom I actually know.
Sign of the Times — ‘Austerity’ Chosen as Word of the Year
These are dark days, indeed. Merriam-Webster, the dictionary people, noted that “austerity” was searched more than 250,000 times on its website, thereby earning the 14th-century noun Word of the Year honors, however dubious they might be.
PR Should Not Fear ‘New Journalism’ Model
Despite the wunderkinds who are leading the digital revolution in journalism these days, there is still a need for professional public relations practitioners — we just need to evolve the practice.
Travel Buzz 11-19-10
Travel News @ NewmanPR: Dream travel blogger job available. Social media replaced phone. Top 10 US movie hotels. – http://eepurl.com/bENmL