For the past five years what news angle have PR pros tapped into the most? Obesity. Headline after headline about the “fat Americans.” It’s made the papers, radio and TV. It’s gotten such great press it’s even triggered a whole reality TV craze with shows like “The Biggest Loser” and “Dance Your Ass Off.” The message has come across loud… Read more →
Category: BLOGS
Tiger Tale
Down, Tiger. Who knew? When you set yourself up as a choirboy, the fall is that much steeper. I knew from the start that Tiger wasn’t going out for a carton of milk at 2:30 am and that his wife wasn’t practicing her golf swing. Superstars just have a different set of rules than the rest of us and the… Read more →
SIN CENTRAL
Guilty pleasures — everyone’s got ‘em but not everyone is gutsy enough to admit ‘em. Well, must be the hot summer sun here in DC or too many bus fumes, but here’s my list (not in any special order): Burgers – ya gotta understand I’m a relatively healthy eater, but happen to have this thing for juicy cheeseburgers with tomato,… Read more →
HOOKED ON REALITY
Not sure what’s wrong with me. I work hard, travel, have a daughter, friends and a loving maltese (Moose), yet I’m addicted to reality shows. I should probably tattoo Bravo or Food somewhere on my body or at least see if they’re publicly traded. I come home from work, make Moose and myself dinner and then start clicking away. Anthony,… Read more →
THE HANGOVER
I was really psyched to see this film. My 23 yr. old daughter in Hollywood said she laughed so hard her jeans split and I really needed a good laugh. Friends my age even said it was a kick. Talk about word of mouth. So, I bought tix online, went with friends and waited for the jokes to fly…and waited…and… Read more →
TIME OUT FOR GOOD NEWS
If ever there were a time for a “time out” it’s right now. I’m talking about a time out from the news. How much bad news can anyone take? As a former network news correspondent I know first hand how headlines are crafted and stories are chosen. Sadly, I know that if tragedy gets “bigger” the story gets “better.” Now,… Read more →
The Right Stuff
It’s been a non-stop party here in DC, the Inauguration epicenter, for the past week. I’ve lived here for almost 25 years and never seen the City so teeming with revelers. It was like New Year’s Eve but 1,000x brighter and with no Dick Clark (though Dick might have been here, too, ya never know). More police cars and tinted-windowed… Read more →