I got an email from an author today who said she was going to use my story in her book (it’s about reinventing yourself). When I asked her if she’d like me to post something about it in the Examiner she proceeded to ask me a...
In the past week, public relations has been described to me in some interesting ways. One person said that what we do is talk on the phone all day. Another told me that it’s easy, you just call the editor and get a story written. And best of...
Okay, I feel justified in talking about Sarah Palin’s hair for two reasons - one, I am a publicist and creating an image includes the entire persona, not just the words. Second, if the world of warcraft website can mention it, so can I. (Have you...
I just saw a story on Yahoo about the presidential polls. Some say Obama has a big lead but OH NO BREAKING NEWS others say it's a dead heat. I can't help but think that these stories are placed by both camps. McCain's folks don't...
I'm here in NYC for a media event for Madcap Logic, yet another showcase for this remarkable product for kids (forgive the shameless promotion) and I can't help comparing the mood here in this great city to how we felt in the technology industry in...
Okay, so I hate that everyone is writing about the campaign - and I can't get any of my stinkin' clients mentioned unless they can comment on politics, the economy or weight. What's a girl to do other than just jump into it with them....
As far as the financial media goes, I am a junkie. And not the fluffy Jean Chatzky, Suze Orman stuff. I love the guys (and Becky) on SquawkBox on CNBC in the morning, especially crotchety Joe, who has gotten alot crabbier since crotchety Mark left....
Yesterday I got lambasted by two women - one liberal and one conservative - for making a comment about Sarah Palin. On the one hand, I questioned how the conservative could feel so passionately positive about Palin's supposed refreshing new attitude when she had obviously...
It was a pretty wild month beginning with the Olympics and finishing up with the DFL and RNC conventions. Even uber-publicists were shut out from talking to producers at the major news media because all eyes were focused on these events. I guess the point...
I have to say that I was pretty skeptical of Twitter, the "microblog" that only allows for 150 characters or so. Most people put pretty mundane things on there - but I think it might be a useful tool for promoting products and it's certainly...
