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Apple iPhone5 Maps Mea Culpa

Let’s face it. Apologies are hard. Few like to admit they are wrong, and for some it feels humiliating. The party apologizing feels vulnerable. But the wronged party usually feels better. Some psychologists say that in relationships, apologetic behavior is … Continue reading

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5 Social Media Rules We All Learned in Kindergarten

I often hear people say their company is not ready to use social media, does not have a large following, is locally-based or is simply too small. My response: “That’s why you need to start now.” After all, social media … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Nobody Cares About Your News Release

Some might call me a curmudgeon, but I see my blog posts as more of a voice of reason — albeit a no-holds-barred and sometimes sarcastic voice of reason. The truth is that the things about PR I want to … Continue reading

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Reading “UnMarketing” Helped Me Prove That I Am Right, Thanks Scott Stratten

I learned very young that one of the best ways to win an argument or prove your point is to quote a source to back you up. For example, if you work with me or if we have ever had … Continue reading

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Charity Giving or Misguided Brand Promotion?

So your company wants to help out the people of Japan. That’s great. There are a scores of options for you to help raise money, make a corporate donation, etc. You also want to tell the public about your good … Continue reading

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