If you follow the NFL, the news of the day is the one-year suspension and fine of New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton for his involvement in the now-famous bounty program as well as the indefinite suspension of Greg Williams, the defensive coach who concocted the scheme. Read more
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You have to say “I’m Sorry” more than once
The latest TSA story igniting the social space…a nursing mom was forced to use her breast pump in a public restroom in order to get though airport security. Read more
Dale Weiss, Sr VP of Training, CommCore Dallas Office – Durable Messaging
Video: Reasons for Journalists and PR to Fall in Love
What should PR people know about the Media…Yet again.
Think of the wonderful sparring partners in fiction, film and TV. Is there any better metaphor for the co-dependent relationship between reporters and PR professionals?
As the saying goes, “Can’t live with ’em. Read more
Media Engagement 101
Two items reminded us of the value of proactively engaging with the media.
Item 1: In a recent NY Times profile, General Motors CEO Dan Akerson said: “I’d been in private equity for eight years, and my attitude was I don’t talk to the press if I don’t want to. Read more
Herm Cain and Crisis
At CommCore we try to avoid stepping into the political fray. The office is not the voting booth. Yet, politicians inspire us to think about issues, communications and crisis. We don’t know where this week’s issue -allegations of Herm Cain sexually harassing employees – will end up. Read more
Netflix too “Qwik” for Its Own Good
When we signed on to Twitter on Monday we noticed that “Qwikster” is a trending hashtag. So we searched Qwikster online and noted the news that Netflix is breaking the company up into separate DVD-by-mail and streaming units.
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Political Reporting “De-volves”
The 2012 US Presidential campaign is well underway and so is the media coverage of the media coverage. Each 4-year cycle produces a President and a Vice President as well as its share of media stories, campaign books, new reporting stars, and plenty of coverage of the press talking about themselves. Read more