Category Archives: Rants
“Like, Gag Me With a Spoon!”
I’m in LA on a short holiday. Unlike a lot of San Franciscans, I love LA. It’s always nice to come down, visit my friends and remember what sunshine feels like. If you couldn’t tell from my facebook pics, I’m … Continue reading
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“Uh-oh, here’s one more!”
Our friend, Erin Collins, at the PRSA New Pros Blog is tired of reading about Social Media and Web 2.0. She says people only talk about how it’s revolutionizing PR or that’s it’s only for the younger generations. Erin issues … Continue reading
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“It’s a Conversation, Stupid! Part 1″
Last week, I read some things that made me want to take our marketer friends by the hand, lead them away from the noisy city, sit them down in a tall grassy field and have a conversation–not a yelling match–a … Continue reading
“Press Release Announces Video to ‘Demystify Social Media’; Crushes My Spirit”
If there was ever a prime example of why the traditional press release must die, this release over the weekend has got to be it. Take a look: Video to Demystify Social Media and Web 2.0 ECommerce Rocks Video with … Continue reading
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“Arachnophilia: Reformed Canabalistic Spiders Teach PR Pros Altruism”
Texas had one helluva rainy season this past summer and the spiders are LUVIN it. Instead of their usual solitary orbs, the spiders are spinning one giant, all-encompassing web. Various species of arachnids have come together to form communities, … Continue reading
Filed under New Media Masters., Public Relations 2.0, Rants, Sharing is Caring
“My name is Chris and I’m, um, a PR professional.”
Public Relations pros have one of the most misunderstood professions. Unless you’re in LA, you’re probably a little ashamed to tell people you do PR. Reporters hate us cause we bombard them with calls and spam their Inboxes. Our clients … Continue reading
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Chris Apollo Lynn
Marie Williams
