Here’s a little bit about me in a nutshell: I have a Masters Degree, I founded a national PR agency, I like movies with subtitles, I am switching off between “In the Garden of Beasts” and the Steve Jobs book, and I love abstract art and edgy music. So, why do I get such a kick out of The Bachelor?… Read more →
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PR in the 21st century from a student’s perspective
This post is the first in a series written by zcomm interns. Be sure to check back each week for their take on the latest in the public relations industry. Our newest intern Justin describes public relations from a student’s point of view below. The first electronic mail was sent in 1971 between two computers sitting on the same desk.… Read more →
Don’t rock the boat, baby
The cruise industry has hit some choppy waters lately, to say the least. Everyone in the world has seen the pictures of the Titanic-like Carnival Corp’s Costa Concordia. It’s like Captain Schettino fooled around while the ship sank. And now the latest crisis to rock the boat – more than 100 passengers on the Ruby Princess, operated by a unit… Read more →
Men in Tights [CONTEST]
Pro football doesn’t do all that much for me. But I just had this nagging feeling that the championship games were worth watching this year. And boy, was I right. After all, the Tom vs. Eli PR machine was in high gear. So, I sat down with a friend, a bowl of chips and salsa, carrots and dip, turkey sandwiches,… Read more →
Deep-fried diabetes, y’all!
Let’s all take a moment to mourn the loss of Paula Deen’s deep fat fryer. That’s right, the Queen of Cholesterol has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Now, before you feel badly for her, know this: Type 2 Diabetes is treatable. And Paula Deen is cashing in on her disease. Consider the next few weeks to be the “Paula… Read more →
Jesus take the tweets!
It’s been a busy 2012 already for the potential messiahs of the second coming. Beyonce gave birth to a baby girl, Blue Ivy, and Tim Tebow led his Denver Broncos to the playoffs. Both a publicist’s dream! But whose event did people care about the most? I’m sorry Blue Ivy Carter, but according to Twitter, more people wanted to watch… Read more →
Would you like some racism with your pizza?
We’ve all been there. You go up to the barista at your local coffee place or “sandwich artist” at Subway and give them your order and name. What’s written on the cup or receipt is inevitably something different. Maybe the restaurant was loud or the employee only really has a grasp of names found on novelty license places in airport… Read more →