Category Archives: Blogger Relations
“Blogos and Journos–They’re Just Like US!”
Do you ever read Us Weekly? Yeah, yeah. Of course you don’t. Neither do I…I just look at the pictures. One of my favorite sections is “Stars–They’re Just Like US,” a regular section featuring photos of stars doing everyday things–just … Continue reading
Filed under Best Practices, Blogger Relations, Public Relations 2.0
“And…Cut! How Not To Pitch Video Content”
Last night a top-tier blogger told me they were having problems with people using video to promote and pitch their company. To make sure video doesn’t become the new press release that pisses journos and bloggers off, I wanted to … Continue reading
Filed under Best Practices, Blogger Relations, How To, New Media, Public Relations 2.0, Social Media, Video
“The Blogos Are Right. Tech PR Must DIE!”
It’s been a rough week for PR peeps. The blogos are right, tech PR is losing the fight. What do you say we kill off all our bad practices and start anew? By confessing all of our sins, maybe we … Continue reading
Filed under Best Practices, Blogger Relations, Public Relations 2.0
“Gina Responds! And: About Yesterday’s Post”
Late yesterday, I received the following email from Gina. My reply is further down the page: Hi Chris, Thanks for your email. My name and further explanation appears on the wiki, which anyone can leave a comment on. (You just … Continue reading
“Unsubscribe Lifehacker: My Email to Gina Trapani”
This morning, the Twitterverse was a flame after Gina Trapani from Lifehacker tweeted a link to a wiki she had created. The wiki, PR Companies Who Spam Bloggers, is a ready-to-paste-into-your-spam-filter list of domains belonging to a good chunk of … Continue reading
Filed under Blogger Relations, It's A Conversation, Public Relations 2.0, Rants
“3sday’s 3Q’s in 3Min: Mike Rothman, Security Incite”
No time to check out the spring wildflowers in bloom? No problem, today’s “3sdays 3Q’s in 3Min” is just as fresh and colorful. Every Thursday, socialTNT channels the spirit of citizen journalism by putting bloggers, reporters, PR pro’s or anyone … Continue reading
“3sday’s 3Q’s in 3 Min: Chris Parandian, MobileDiner.com”
Pardon our radio silence; we’ve been at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas. (Almost) live from Vegas, it’s “3sdays 3Q’s in 3Min.” Every Thursday, socialTNT channels the spirit of citizen journalism by putting bloggers, reporters, PR pro’s or anyone with something … Continue reading
“Luke, I Am Your Blogger: How To Pitch From the Darkside”
Because I’m a PR guy who blogs, I occupy a gray space: not quite hack, not quite flack. As a PR pro, I pitch bloggers and reporters daily. Through my blog, I get pitched by people looking to have their … Continue reading
“3sday’s 3Q’s in 3 Min: Liz Gannes, NewTeeVee”
No Valentine? No problem! Today’s “3sday’s 3Q’s in 3 Min” comes with all the sweet sentiment of a box of chocolates, but without that bad stomach ache afterwards. Every Thursday, socialTNT channels the spirit of citizen journalism by putting bloggers, … Continue reading
“3sday’s 3Q’s in 3 Min: Jeremy Pepper, POP! PR Jots”
It’s cold outside. Why not warm yourself with today’s inflammatory “Stick It To The Man” edition of “3Q’s in 3 Min?” Every Thursday, socialTNT channels the spirit of citizen journalism by putting bloggers, reporters, PR pro’s or anyone with something … Continue reading
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