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How NOT to Launch an October Surprise: PR Takeaways from Trump’s Failed Attempt

Posted on October 29, 2020 by rgeller

An “October surprise” is news that magically “happens” before a November election, just in time to throw a wrench in the works. Politico says they can be “happenstance or deliberately orchestrated;” the article lists examples going back to 1840.  More recently, the … Continue reading →

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PR for Dummies, via Trump and the Mooch

Posted on August 2, 2017 by rgeller

The Trump presidency is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to educating the masses about PR (I know this might seem myopic but hey, I’m trying to look on the bright side), Those in the field can … Continue reading →

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Trump is sucking the Air and Fun from PR and News

Posted on February 22, 2017 by rgeller

There’s tension in the PR and media worlds, between the stories we’d love and the ones they want to write. Good PR is the art of finding common ground. Your client or company gets mentioned, the journalist likes the result, … Continue reading →

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Trump Gets Schooled in PR

Posted on October 27, 2016 by rgeller

The PR field should love Donald Trump as he teaches lessons about the power of earned media. I’ve been at many social gatherings when the conversation shifts to the campaign, and all eyes turn to me, seeming to challenge/blame: “C’mon … Continue reading →

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What do Trump and ISIS have in Common?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by rgeller

Journalists who join the PR field are often said to be crossing to the dark side. That’s because some think PR is just about spinning and deception. As I pointed out in my post News Corp. Goons Provide PR “Protection”, … Continue reading →

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Wonky Articles Trump other forms of Content

Posted on October 13, 2015 by rgeller

I saw an article in Hinge Marketing’s newsletter that reaffirmed my faith in PR, media and humanity. It cited research that shows substantive articles outperform other content types, when it comes to drawing links and shares (don’t get too excited, … Continue reading →

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Trump, Tinder, Press Offender – New Rules of Taking on Media

Posted on August 13, 2015 by rgeller

Media battles are nothing new. Back in the ’70s Nixon famously said “the press is the enemy,” and kept a list. But up until relatively recently, most have opted not to pick fights with those who buy ink by the barrel. … Continue reading →

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NY Media Bangs the Drum of Local Tech – Alley Now Trumps Boston

Posted on December 5, 2011 by rgeller

For the third week running, a major NY daily has written an article about the NY tech scene, so I figured that it is was about time for me to write something here on the topic. I was already in … Continue reading →

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Online Privacy Fears: Does FOMO trump TMI?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by rgeller

The Journal had a big What They Know article series about the growing market for information about online personal info and activities; it cast the vendors that serve the market in a pretty dark light. Earlier this year, TIME magazine … Continue reading →

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AdWeek Says PRs are too Hypey.  Here’s what I say

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rgeller

I was speaking with Ben Guttmann, author of the book Simply Put for an upcoming PR, Done & Doner podcast episode. He mentioned a recent article in AdWeek: Press Releases are Way too Hyperbolic, by Paul Hiebert. I read the … Continue reading →

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