Monthly Archives: March 2008

OKPrProf Turns Off the Lights

To show my support for Earth Hour I am going dark, turning off the lights, shutting down the power and enjoying an hour (or more) of sweet serenity. In the process I might just help save our planet. I encourage everyone to do the same today and everyday. By the way, just to bring ...

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Not Your Mama's Social Media

Well worth checking out, www.modernista.com has taken social media... to where it should be. The exception is they have cut out the middle man... themselves. Look for their site, it is the small red box in the upper left corner of the screen. As for the rest of the site, they let others do ...

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Bouncing Around the Room

As promised to my PR Comm Methods Class (2 p.m.) - Phish, one of the greatest bands of the 1990's, playing one of their most popular songs, "Bouncing Around the Room." I will see if I can find a better video, but this sets the stage.A little history for ...

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Want To Do Something Monumental But Don't Know Where To Start?

I had the opportunity to meet some wonderful Oklahoma State University Journalism students who reside in JB House. I was there to talk about PR but, for those who know me well, the conversation meandered, digressed and at times was perched high on a pedestal.

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Mr. Hargis Communicates – Very Effectively

I beleive this is Mr. Hargis' first communication that doesn't surround his new position. Mr. Hargis has a long history of being a diplomatic and effective communicator and his effort (below) shows that nothing has changed. His direct message - rethink this bill. More important, in my opinion are his indirect messages. Let me get ...

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AAAAWWWWKKKKWWWAAAARRRRRDDDDD….

Credit for finding this goes to Peter Shankman (www.shankman.com). Watch till the end. Reporter Fights With Anchor On Camera - Watch more free videos

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Absolutely Amazing

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Shameless self/class promotion

I Think Everyone Should Take Media Relations (JB 4383) (facebook page)

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It depends…

I find "it depends" has seen an increased usage in my responses to public relations/communications questions. Do you ever call a reporter to follow up on a media release? It depends... Do you have to update your blog every day? It depends... Does web content have to be updated every day to keep it fresh? It depends... Are ...

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