Nineteen-Seventy-Something…and a Press Release
“If press releases are not dead, then what?” asked @sharisax. Bill Sledzik, a professor at Kent State, started his response to that question by saying, “I first...Read More
What Sarah Palin can Teach Reporters about Social Media
Last year was tough on the media business. Dog bites man. Social media is a big part of the reason why this is happening. Dog bites Sarah. The...Read More
Who owns social media?
by Frank Strong Ownership is getting a bad rap. Some of the most epic battles in history were fought, (and are still being fought) over...Read More
Journalists and Social Media: It’s Stunning How Slow They Are to Recognize this Changes Everything
I just finished reading PRWeek’s Media Survey (print issue, April 2010), and though the text of the article indicates reporters are warming to social media, I’m...Read More
Another Look at the Humanization of Social Media in 2010
Predictions are challenging. They’re also fun, especially when they turn out to be accurate. To imagine and consider what might be is for many, the ultimate...Read More
What Apple’s iPad can Teach PR about Product Launches
Apple’s iPad might provide a path for monetization for news on the Web. Or it might replace netbooks. Or it might solve world hunger. Lofty...Read More