I had the chance to interview Vice Chairman of General Motors Bob Lutz a week ago. I posted the interview at the PRSA ComPRrehension blog since I was covering the event for them. But I think my readers would also appreciate the interview. I was not surprised that his main interest in social media was in how it could help his company get out unflitered messages to the public. It is immensely frustrating for communication professionals to deal with the often garbled understanding of an issue when it is filtered through read more...
The Permanent Campaign: Why Political Communication is Competitive
I am one of those truly independent voters. I do not closely identify with either the Republican or the Democratic parties and most of the time I vote quite reluctantly, knowing that I will always have to sacrifice some of my more closely held beliefs no matter whom I choose. I have often wished for a more centric third party. While the Green party and the Libertarian parties have made very limited inroads into the political scene, both are at the fringes and will never command the majorities needed to win an election. However, they do have read more...
The Strategist and Social Media
Strategy sometimes gets a bad name because it is viewed as manipulation - a killer for relationships. I mean, who wants to feel as if they are just a part of some grand master plan? However, too many companies are jumping into using the latest technological trends and emerging media opportunities without too much thought as to why they are doing it. I would like to submit that this can lead to a destructive outcome for members of social networks and businesses alike. My thought is that an organization or business should take stock of where they fit in read more...
Network Solutions Contributes to the Community with Solutions Stars
I often promote a process for companies that includes listening, participation and contribution to the communities in which they hope to be influential. Sometimes I get to work with clients that really understand this process and get that the contribution step is one of the most powerful. As a member of the Livingston Communication team we have been working with Network Solutions to assist the read more...
Immortality-Live on through others
By Lauren Vargas My Reader is jammed with articles about the economy-how we can succeed in this economy and perils that will occur due to this economy. I am positive you are encountering the same barrage of opinions and fear-induced advice. Lack of control over our financial stability (something you never had) is frightening. There are things we can do to improve our good fortune in these uncertain times. Fellow guest blogger, Shonali Burke, addresses how read more...
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