Monthly Archives: September 2009

Where does Twitter go from here?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Down, I think. Yeah sure, they got a $100 million in investment capital (jeez, 1999 deja vu all over again?) and a capitalization of $1 billion. Their timing was superb, if not incredibly lucky because now the word is building … Continue reading →

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Oh sure, suing the film crew will really help Acorn

Posted on September 25, 2009 by admin

I’ve resisted the temptation to pile on ACORN, but their stupidity just keeps piling on each other until I can resist no longer. The group’s brilliant leadership has decided that the best way to try and save the organization’s life … Continue reading →

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Redskins player shows why employers fear Twitter

Posted on September 23, 2009 by admin

Dear Mr/Ms Employer: can you guarantee that all your employees will show good sense when they use Twitter or other social media? No? Then you have a substantial PR and reputation risk. Like the Washington Redskins today. They won the … Continue reading →

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National Endowment for Arts and White House Conference Call

Posted on September 22, 2009 by admin

Oops! Big oops. The conference call between the White House and the National Endowments for the Arts has dealt damage to the reputation of both the Obama administration and the NEA. Details of the conference call were made public through … Continue reading →

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Bad PR in the Social Media World

Posted on September 22, 2009 by admin

Public relations is a highly honorable and useful profession in my view, despite the attitude of some. But like a lot of worthwhile professions, it often gets a bad name from people who practice it poorly and unethically. One of … Continue reading →

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Facebook used instead of 9-1-1? New worries for first responders

Posted on September 17, 2009 by admin

I just returned from speaking to the Kansas Emergency Management Association conference. It was a real treat talking with a group of dedicated emergency managers at the state, city and county levels. One of the issues we discussed was the … Continue reading →

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A 9/11 Legacy–Lessons from the Coast Guard Potomac exercise for drill planners

Posted on September 11, 2009 by admin

Today marks the somber anniversary of eight years ago. And many were greeted this morning with breaking news about shots fired near President Obama’s motorcade as it crossed the Potomac. Flights at nearby Reagan National were put on ground halt … Continue reading →

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Letter of Intent Signed to Acquire PIER Systems

Posted on September 10, 2009 by admin

I’ve been missing from these blog pages for a few days–partly because I was busy in LA working with clients and now because working hard on finalizing the sale of the company I founded nine years ago–PIER Systems. Press release … Continue reading →

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California fires–on accommodating elected officials needs

Posted on September 2, 2009 by admin

Still in Pasadena with a front row seat to the devastating fires. It’s hard for me not to look at the newspaper and local television news from the standpoint of writing plans for regional emergency communications, since that is what … Continue reading →

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