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

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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It’s a Pod, Pod, Pod, Pod World – What does this mean for Your PR?

It is interesting to note that much of the buzz around Kamala Harris’s media blitz this week centered on her Call Her Daddy podcast appearance. Why was this angle so hot, and what does it say about the state of … Continue reading

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How Much is that Puff Piece in the Window?

My post What to Do When PR Hits a Paywall covered the growing number of ways PR folks get hit up for fees when working the media.  That post was seven years ago. I am writing again because the issue … Continue reading

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Scott and Kara Chime in on the State of Media and big PR Reveals

I really enjoy tuning into the Pivot podcast, hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, twice weekly. The two have a great rapport, and cover tech, media and poltical news in a fun and entertaining way. If the names are … Continue reading

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Our Songs and Your Tech News – Not So Different

It’s been a fun experience, starting a band (Bobby G and the Bohemians) with friends over the past few years – but it hasn’t been without its challenges. One can best be explained in an anecdote. In my effort to … Continue reading

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Did PR Help Make the Beatles the GOAT Band?

I sometimes play a game with friends, asking “Stones or Beatles, which band rules?” More than a few choose the Rolling Stones; I am solidly in the Beatles camp. They always impressed me as the best hit makers, with original … Continue reading

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Help! The AI Ate my Web Search! Will SEO Ever be the Same?

Your company has fought long and hard to climb in the search engine results. But SEO is changing, driven by AI and new ways in which we find info and answers online. Is it time to panic? How can companies … Continue reading

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Tech CEO Reputation and Impact: Top Takeaways from Shahar Silbershatz Interview

I had a great chat recently with Shahar Silbershatz, CEO of reputation management and analytics firm Calber. He joined the podcast to discuss the impact of executive brands on company reputation and business. That was the just the main course; … Continue reading

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What is the impact of a rock star CEO on a company’s brand?

In PR circles we talk about the importance of building executive profiles and visibility.  Leaders who are in the news can serve as ambassors for the company brand; and their visibility can advance the goals of the business. But let’s … Continue reading

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PR that Minor News? Research into Poltical Yard Signs Holds an Answer

I have been working with PR teams for over twenty years.  In all that time, some of the same questions keep coming up about press releases. No, not “is the press release dead yet?” The one I had in mind … Continue reading

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