Former Yankee great Don Mattinglywas known as “Donnie Baseball” during his career in New York in the 1980s and 90s. His dignified demeanor was as emblematic of the most storied franchise in American sports as his talent. Read more
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The Cure for CEO Social Media-itis
A lot has been said about CEOs and Social Media. But few postings we have seen are as to-the-point and informative as Joshua Steimle’s column on Forbes.com, The Anti-Social CEO’s Guide to Social Media. Read more
Pitcher Needs Pitchman Relief
Just because you’re a star baseball pitcher doesn’t mean you’re a good pitchman. The New York Mets’ Matt Harvey – on injured reserve and potentially facing Tommy John surgery – needs more than a physical trainer these days.
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Facebook “Likes” As Political Yard Signs
The ruling by a federal appeals court that a “like” or a comment on Facebook is a form of protected free speech has major implications for professional communicators. The higher court reversed a Virginia district court decision upholding the dismissal of employees in the Hampton, VA sheriff’s department four years ago because they “liked” and commented on an election opponent’s campaign Facebook page. Read more
The Trouble with Lines and Lips
A year ago President Obama stated publicly that any use of chemical weapons by Syria’s President Assad was “a red line” that could not be crossed. It was a strong, visual metaphor. Read more
There’s no true delete button for social media
When is deletion not deletion? On the Internet.
That famous TV psychologist Dr. Phil recently polled his Twitter followers to find out how they felt about women consenting to sex while inebriated.
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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…
…the more they remain the same, apparently, in the PR world of media relations.
The Internet Press Guild (IPG) is a community of PR practitioners that focuses entirely on online journalism and news about the Internet.
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CEOs: Remember That It’s About People!
Being a Captain of Industry shouldn’t mean looking down on the crew from the Upper Deck.
As businessman Jeff Haden wrote in a recent columnin Inc. Magazine, he saw a company he had admired “in a different, less positive light” after being summoned, and then dissed, by the CEO at his company’s event in New York City.
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Medical Intern “Boot Camp” — Life and Death and Communication
Few crises are as immediate as those faced by doctors and medical personnel with patients in life and death situations.
And nothing prepares a doctor – particularly a novice hospital intern – for a crisis like a simulation.
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How to Stand Your Ground — On Live TV
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D- MA, recently delivered an object lesson in how to effectively stand one’s ground in a tough live broadcast interview.
Appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to defend her proposed legislation to break up the big banks, Warren withstood a barrage of challenging and skeptical – even scolding – questions from several of the program’s hosts by refusing to acknowledge their unrelenting criticisms.
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