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Everyday PR : Did Titanic Folks Have a Crisis Plan?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:27:03 +0000

Excellent addition! Thanks!

Everyday PR : Shoney's Manning Ad Stacked to Offend

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:14:39 +0000

Interesting political take on all this during an election year. Next thing you know Peyton will be running for office as did another UT player in NC. Your point about wealth redistribution is a good one in that no elected officials are scrabbling to put an end to ridiculously high salaries of some sports figures. If Shoney's had spent the dollars it cost for the ads on feeding the hungry, we wouldn't be having this conversation, and the possibility of earned media would have been priceless. Wonder if politicians would ever challenge the status quo of pro sports? Thanks for commenting.

Everyday PR : Shoney's Manning Ad Stacked to Offend

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:11:19 +0000

Exactly! Even if/though the ad were meant, at least in part, to be a joke, it's a missed opportunity. If the copy had said something like "If Peyton signs, pancakes are on us" followed by a specific strategy of implementation that included fans and the needy, their brand equity would be much more strengthened. BTW, in another news account of this morning, Shoney's owes six figures to its former ad agency. Thanks for commenting!

Everyday PR : Shoney's Manning Ad Stacked to Offend

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:50:58 +0000

Seriously. I haven't been to Shoney's in years because of mediocre food and uncleanliness; then their recent ad campaign was enticing enough to get me to reconsider; then the pancake ad ran. If the ad had said something like "If Peyton signs, pancakes are on us" with a strategy for specific implementation behind it, I'd likely respond differently. In any case, thanks for sharing your views.

Everyday PR : Komen's Real Problem is Lack of Conviction

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:57:03 +0000

Wow. Thanks as I'm so honored!
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Everyday PR : What's the Point of Occupy Wall Street?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:08:35 +0000

I agree that the groups are reacting to current circumstances, but I still think they're lacking a clear, concise message point, along with a call to action. Because reporters can interview anyone and everyone, officially or unofficially representing the cause, drunk or sober, or until they find someone who agrees or disagrees with the story angle, the reaction is diluted by inconsistency. In a prior PR job, we referred to such group behavior as organized clusters! Thanks for your insights.

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:03:13 +0000

The saddest part about Weinergate isn't the behavior, the morality or the outcome. It's the divisiveness that continues to exist in this country as illustrated by comments on the topic. But then again, I support freedom of speech, so there you have it.

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:03:19 +0000

Once again, Lynn, you're officially the smartest person in the room, and with this particular comment, the voice of reason. It's just sad, sad, sad, and if I weren't so blessed, I'd really get depressed about it. As always, thanks for sharing your insights and wisdom.

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:01:13 +0000

Blaming your predecessor is commonplace in politics and the private sector, and it seems to be most prevalent among men, but of course, they're the ones most in power, but I digress. Again, this isn't a partisan issue; it's one of character and leadership. While playing "who's the biggest sinner?" seems entertaining, it's sad that we can play it at all, Thanks for commenting.

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:44:41 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing your viewpoints. A couple of thoughts: it's not about whether someone physically committed adultery or who from what political party did what and resigned - it's about the bigger picture of where do we, as a society, draw the moral line? You're right about technology and guns - if both are used responsibly, then there shouldn't be an issue. But the reality is that due to lack of personal moral responsibility, we can no longer depend on human beings to make appropriate decisions to rear healthy, balanced children, much less lead our country. As good as technology is in regard to things like medicine (then there's the Internet sale of class III narcotics), it also has enabled some people to display their behaviors (legal or not) in public ways that only contribute to the moral decay of this country. And you're right, hypocrisy is sickening. To quote somewhere in the Bible, let the first without sin cast the first stone........

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:20:44 +0000

Since I'm not a huge TV viewer, I trust your assessment of the talk shows. Spitzer interviewing Trump about Weiner sounds like a bad sitcom! Thanks for commenting.

Everyday PR : Liar, Liar, Career Now Over

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:56:48 +0000

I think it's the "ick" factor that makes such sordid headlines (and why do men think risque photos of themselves are attractive anyway?). It's also a topic that everybody quickly gets, can form an opinion and move on, unlike something like WMD, when some people don't even know what the acronym literally means or implies. Weiner knew he was lying when he went with the hacker theory; Bush, Powell, Rumsfield, etc., as well as nearly every European ally truly believed that WMDs were in Iraq, including intelligence supporting that from the previous administration - and no, I don't support remaining in Iraq because Americans shouldn't be fighting a tribal culture. While lying may be a standard skill set for politicians, tolerating it does nothing to improve the integrity of this country and its leadership. Thanks for commenting.

Everyday PR : Top Botched Brands in Past Week

Wed, 25 May 2011 16:20:06 +0000

What's the saying - the higher they are, the harder the fall. Arnold must be in serious pain about now. Thanks for commenting!

Everyday PR : Heads Up: Weird Wedding Hat for Sale

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:40:07 +0000

Per Stew, who grew up in Holland in the 1960s, the royal family, going back to Wilhelmina, has always been a little on the goofy side. Goofy? It's downright unexplicable!

Everyday PR : Civility is Not a Sign of Weakness

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:17:05 +0000

Couldn't agree more Clay! And, no, a thank you via a Tweet doesn't count!

Everyday PR : Another Day, Another Technology

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:15:10 +0000

Interesting retail and one that most of us could relate to - thanks so much for sharing!

Everyday PR : Another Day, Another Technology

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:28:33 +0000

Hmmmm.....considering your service lines, QR codes might be beneficial for you. Just make sure your clients and prospects know what they mean and what to do with the information.! Thanks Bill!

Everyday PR : Another Day, Another Technology

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:27:36 +0000

Don't ask!

Everyday PR : Is Bud Adams of the Titans a Strategist?

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:40 +0000

Don't say such a thing! It's not Fisher vs. Young. They all had a group hug today and Young wasn't even there. I hope what you're thinking doesn't happen, but like I said, maybe Adams IS a smart strategist.

Everyday PR : Is Bud Adams of the Titans a Strategist?

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:59:06 +0000

Thanks Lynn - in the old days, they used to call the headline a "grabber"!