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The Pew Research Center recently announced it would be conducting the majority of its U.S. polling online, much like most
Continue readingSoon the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea will captivate millions of viewers around the globe featuring sporting events
Continue readingIN GOD WE TRUST was first used on U.S. paper money in 1957, when it appeared on the one-dollar silver
Continue readingU.S. stock markets are at record highs, unemployment is at its lowest in seven years, and consumer confidence hit its
Continue readingIt’s an apple, not a banana. That’s what CNN is telling viewers in its new ad, “This is an apple,”
Continue readingThe power of Twitter is unparalleled especially when the “news” is filled with high stakes and lots of drama, such
Continue readingNow may be a good time for friends and families to rekindle their broken Facebook relationships since it appears Russia
Continue readingAmericans and the press always seemed to have a love-hate relationship. Despite much of the anti-media rhetoric at play within
Continue readingNo time in recent American history has one president been regularly talked about online, in the press or at the
Continue readingWhile Memorial Day is sort of the unofficial start of summer, the holiday is a solemn one, established to honor
Continue readingLinkedIn these days seems to be less about posting “business” content and more around publishing selfies, memes and math puzzles.
Continue readingInfluence is the common denominator between public relations and lobbying. One influences opinion, and the other, government.
Continue readingSome are born with it. Others practice a lot. Establishing a visceral connection with an intended audience is paramount to the success of any public speaker.
Continue readingMedia love polls. Data sets help identify trends that can be turned into stories or support or debunk a particular
Continue readingJust type the word awesome into a Google search and about 1,300,000,000 results will appear. The word is so ingrained
Continue readingA visit to Starbucks’ website makes clear that the company is all in regarding its “Race Together” campaign, which basically gives its baristas the option to engage patrons about conversations on racism in America.
Continue readingYesterday’s 50th anniversary commemoration of the historic civil rights march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma comes at a
Continue readingNearly 37 million people watched the 87th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, down from 44 million last year. Many reasons may have contributed to the viewership drop, everything ranging from the show’s host performance, to the celebrity of the actors themselves, to the types of films that were nominated.
Continue readingMany people have seen videos of family and friends taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helps raise awareness of
Continue readingYou may have heard the radio commercials with Dan Mancini touting his homemade meatballs. But did you hear the one
Continue readingFrank Underwood was probably right when he said, “There’s no better way to overpower a trickle of doubt than with
Continue readingThe line between editorial and advertising has become increasingly blurred, as sorely needed revenues are forcing struggling news organizations to
Continue readingMillions of Americans last Monday night got to hear New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sing “I Love L.A.”
Continue readingPhil Mickelson’s squeaky clean image has come under scrutiny as the golf hall of famer is confronted with accusations of
Continue readingSunday marked the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500, an event billed as the “greatest spectacle in racing.” One can
Continue readingJust as the dust began to settle last week after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald
Continue readingGoogle’s one-day sale of its long-awaited Glass, Internet-connected spectacles “for whatever you do, wherever you go, and whoever you are,” was
Continue readingNearly 100 million people each day play Candy Crush Saga, the highly addictive online game where players match candies in
Continue readingMalaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday let the world know that its government has to assume Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
Continue readingCivil unrest in the Ukraine was escalated this week by a Putin-backed Russian invasion, less than two weeks after the
Continue readingIt’s just a few days until the XXII Olympic Winter Games will come to an end and the world will
Continue readingThe proverbial corporate glass ceiling may soon be officially shattered, at least according to new data from the Pew Research
Continue readingIt’s hard to deny the disruption taking place in the tobacco industry as more smokers are switching to electronic cigarettes.
Continue readingFox News Channel’s host Megyn Kelly made national headlines this week when she confirmed that Santa Claus is white, addressing
Continue reading“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” so goes the 1963 hit Christmas song made popular by the late
Continue readingMartha Stewart can run a successful company, make a mouth-watering meal and redecorate any living room with just the right
Continue readingSunday’s overtime win against the San Diego Chargers gave the Washington Redskins a reason to celebrate, at least temporarily, as
Continue readingThe country breathed a sigh of relief late Wednesday evening last week when Congress struck a debt-ceiling deal, reopening the
Continue readingIt came to no surprise among media pundits that Time Magazine’s Managing Editor Richard Stengelwill be taking a job as
Continue readingThis blogger’s trip to Pakistan was put on hold because of a recent U.S. State Department advisory warning Americans not
Continue readingVideo gaming isn’t always easy for the average player. Quick hand-eye coordinated skills are needed to properly slay an extraterritorial
Continue readingThe talk of this year’s U.S. Open, one of four coveted annual tournaments including last week’s Open Championship held in
Continue readingJust recently, the SEC lifted its ban on alternative investment vehicles advertising to the general public as amendmentsto Rule 506
Continue readingIt happens time and again. A celebrity, actor, athlete or journalist, does or says something bad or politically incorrect and
Continue readingThe late George Carlin may have said it best during his infamous 1970s monologue, “seven words you can never say
Continue readingGreen is good. Not because it’s the color of money, well, sort of, rather, it’s the color of cannabis, which
Continue readingNew York recently unveiled its $140 million advertising campaign aimed at wooing prospective business owners to set up shop in
Continue readingPresident Obama gave kudos to print media this past Saturday evening during his speech at the annual White House Correspondents’
Continue readingThe “Today” Show was amped last week when it reported on a new Kmart commercial titled, “Ship my pants,” which
Continue readingThink “Charlie’s Angels” meets “Motor Week.” That’s what watching an episode of “All Girls Garage” on Velocity is like. Every
Continue readingWhile social media usage continues to grow here in the U.S. and globally, so do opportunities to reach key audiences
Continue readingPresident Obama Playing Golf President Obama and Tiger Woods are a lot alike. Both are worldwide icons who have seen
Continue readingViewers watching tonight’s Grammy Awards will be waiting to see how CBS plans to enforce its “wardrobe advisory” against scantily
Continue readingThe stats on social media’s global growth are staggering. A graphic recently posted in Mashable.com illustrates how the world consumes
Continue readingVice President Joe Biden concluded meetings this week with organizations ranging from the NRA to electronic game makers to help
Continue readingTearful President Obama Speaking on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Masacare Eyes across America, and the world for that
Continue readingTwo things can happen in the next couple of weeks. One, we may go off the fiscal cliff if the
Continue readingJust as Black Friday has become ubiquitous with the start of holiday shopping, Small Business Saturday may be giving consumers
Continue readingCommunications professionals can’t stress enough the importance of video and its pervasive use in today’s media landscape. Aside from the sharing
Continue readingAside from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the media buzz this week focused on a bet waged by New York
Continue readingThe Seattle Times may have comprised its integrity by running ads supporting GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and a statewide
Continue readingMany media pundits and exit polls show that former Governor Mitt Romney beat President Obama in last Wednesday’s first presidential
Continue readingThe national media spotlight turned on the NFL this week as replacement referees botched a call on “Monday Night Football,”
Continue readingSoon, reporters at the Associated Press will be equipped with smart phones enabling them to simultaneously report news across all
Continue readingIt’s really not about the chicken. The media firestorm surrounding Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy’s comments against same-sex marriage continues to
Continue readingSan Bernardino this week became the third California city in the last month to seek bankruptcy protection because it could
Continue readingFord Motor Co. recently rolled out its new “Go Further” advertising campaign, featuring slick TV spots of new models, purposely
Continue readingYesterday, President Barack Obama flew to Los Angeles to attend a fundraising dinner hosted by actor George Clooney. The $40,000-a-plate
Continue readingMedia coverage continues to focus on GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, which according to the Pew Research Center
Continue readingIt would be hard to miss the headlines these days about Keith Olberman, the former controversial MSNBC talk show host
Continue readingTwo news stories still making national headlines are rooted in murder. Whether it’s the civil courts or a U.S. military
Continue readingMore than two dozen sponsors of The Rush Limbaugh Show have now bagged the conservative talk show host because of
Continue readingNew York Knick Jeremy Lin at a press conference. Photo: Courtesy of ESPN. There’s been a lot of media and
Continue readingThe 2012 presidential election slipped into second gear this week when the Obama Administration pushed up a decision to provide
Continue readingCarnival Cruise Lines has been mysteriously quiet from the sinking of one of its ships off the Italian coast
Continue readingConsumer outrage at large banks has never been greater. “Bank fatigue” is causing customers at large financial institutions to move
Continue readingIowa Republicans tomorrow will cast ballots to elect their party’s presidential candidate in the state’s caucuses. While Iowa’s Electoral College
Continue readingNew York Times advertising columnist Stuart Elliott may finally have given the public relations industry some needed street credit. His
Continue readingBasketball fans are relieved to know that this year’s NBA season will officially begin on December 25, 2011. Players and
Continue readingHerman Cain’s presidential run cab be personified by the 1963 hit song “Only in America” by Jay and Americans, especially
Continue readingThis week Apple, Inc. founder Steve P. Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 56. While Jobs’ death sparked
Continue readingAmerica this Monday will celebrate its 119th Labor Day, which according to the country’s Department of Labor, is dedicated to
Continue readingThere is no doubt that video has become more pervasive within today’s new media landscape, as the Internet continues to
Continue readingLots of talk this week about New York Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), who says he was the victim of a
Continue readingBravo TV is reality television. A look at today‘s schedule on Bravo shows every program is reality-based, ranging from “The
Continue readingAbout one billion people worldwide tuned in this Friday to watch the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Continue readingTime and again people underestimate the power of the Internet. Social media and the pervasive use of video make it
Continue readingA look at this morning’s interview on CNN’s “State of the Union with Candy Crowley,” one can get a glimpse
Continue readingEver watch the local weather report? Long gone are the quirky weathermen now being replaced by voluptuous bombshells. Not taking
Continue readingConflict, controversy and human interest are three main drivers news. Charlie Sheen’s saga combines all of them. Media have
Continue readingToo much brand power at the top is dangerous. Apple, Inc. is a good example. The stock recently dropped after
Continue readingMore than 100 million viewers watched Super Bowl XLV, not to mention the snazzy, eye-catching commercials. No doubt the Super
Continue readingThe media spin around the tragic shooting in Tucson last week was that the actions of alleged gunman Jared Loughner
Continue readingThe spin around the recent first-time reading aloud of the U.S. Constitution by the Republican-dominated 112th Congress was a public
Continue readingSanta Claus is coming to town, really. Recent studies say holiday online spending is up 12 percent over last year.
Continue readingIt’s hard to imagine the brand that revolutionized the coffee industry will be forty next year. Starbucks has become a
Continue readingFox News is number one. Well, at least in ratings. Rupert Murdoch’s news channel continues to lead all time slots
Continue readingCongress was the biggest loser this past midterm elections. The legislative body’s approval rating dropped to 17 percent after November
Continue readingEver see the TV commercial of the woman in the wheelchair who points out some of her colleagues’ shortcomings? Like
Continue readingWall Street gave itself another raise this year to the tune of $144 billion in compensation and benefits, according to
Continue readingCNN canned yet another reporter in less than 90 days. This time it was Rick Sanchez for his remarks last
Continue readingAxe got it. At least with men ages 16 to 25. The brand strategy for its deodorant, shower gel and
Continue readingTea Party-backed candidate Christine O’Donnell caused a national stir this week after she beat out nine-term GOP congressman Mike Castle
Continue readingMore people these days seem to be getting “younger” as they get older. Seventy is the “new” sixty. Sixty is
Continue readingThe literal meaning of Islam is peace. That message obviously has not resonated with many Americans, especially post 9-11. Islam
Continue readingMark Haines doesn’t like the “blog” word. For those in the know, Haines is co-host to CNBC’s “Squawk on the
Continue readingJetBlue Airways always has been an airline of firsts. The JFK-based company was the first airliner to offer 24 channels
Continue readingThis past weekend, HP’s head honcho Mark Hurd abruptly resigned as CEO of the world’s largest technology firm, amid a
Continue readingCall it marketing genius or branding suicide. Kia Motors’ “hamster” campaign for its 2010 Soul certainly is getting lots of
Continue readingThe line between new and traditional media has tightened, at least for the moment. CNN’s Octavia Nasr made headlines after
Continue readingSpinnerNation.com has regularly reported on the GOP’s obstructionist strategy as detrimental to Republicans, particularly moving into November’s midterm elections. While
Continue readingDonald Trump’s net worth as a billionaire always seemed to be in question. Real estate mogul turned network TV star
Continue readingThe big news out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa wasn’t rivalry, it was horn blowing. Tens of
Continue readingRhetoric this week across all media channels, new and traditional, left and the right, rose to record levels, as journalists,
Continue readingIt’s no surprise that last week’s off-putting remarks by BP top gun Tony Hayward, who ‘wanted his life back,’ prompted
Continue readingIt’s hard to imagine a modern day politician underestimating the reaction among media when he or she plays the race
Continue readingIt’s hard not to cringe when visuals of 3.5 million gallons of oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico are
Continue readingLast week the American public got a glimpse of how the other half lives. Seven executives from Goldman Sachs including
Continue readingSarah Palin is more celebrity than she is governor-turned-activist- turned-TV journalist. Her multi-million dollar deal with TLC to air a
Continue readingApril 19 is a dichotomy of symbolism. It’s the date of the Oklahoma City bombing, which claimed 168 lives in
Continue readingNews last year of a dead U.S. Census worker found hung from a tree near a Kentucky cemetery rocked most
Continue readingRepublican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele is under the spotlight again. The GOP’s head honcho made headlines this week,
Continue readingIt seems the Catholic Church will never escape the stigma surrounding its handling of pedophile priests. Although many of the
Continue readingPresident Barack Obama today signed into law landmark legislation aimed at overhauling America’s healthcare system. It’s not perfect by any
Continue readingMore than 90 million people this year watching the Super Bowl saw an outrageously funny E-Trade commercial that featured a
Continue readingJust imagine the drama setting upon the Academy Awards in 1939 when three great films were among the nominees for
Continue readingIt’s hard not to smile when listening to the audio of a 10-year-old boy radioing instructions to pilots at New
Continue readingIt’s hard not to be affected by the tragedy at SeaWorld Orlando this past week, when trainer Dawn Brancheau was
Continue readingIt’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement surrounding this year’s Olympics. Watching players score points by curling
Continue readingPepsi’s Super Bowl streak came to end this year, after advertising in the last 24 big games. Instead, the Purchase,
Continue readingJapanese products have come a long way over the past several decades, dramatically improving their reputation in the United States.
Continue readingThat’s what self-appointed CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. is saying about the automotive giant, as it emerges from bankruptcy and looks
Continue readingHealthcare is dead. Democrats are in serious trouble. This has been the spin coming from media and political pollsters after
Continue readingEver wonder how a gecko became synonymous with car insurance? It actually happened by accident. GEICO introduced the popular little
Continue readingCongress this week reopened the healthcare debate as the Democrat-controlled House and Senate work out a compromise over two separate
Continue readingPresident Obama called the botched bombing attempt of a Detroit-bound flight on Christmas Day a “catastrophic breach of security,” opening
Continue readingThe Florida mom, who tweeted about her son’s accidental drowning, now wants the media to leave her family alone. Blogger
Continue readingIt’s getting hot in here. That’s what the lyrics say from hip-hop artist Nelly’s 2002 hit single “Hot in Herre.”
Continue readingMost automobile manufacturers have taken big financial hits as The Great Recession continues to curtail consumer spending worldwide. Two of
Continue readingThe media frenzy continues around Tiger Woods’ car crash early Friday morning outside his Windermere, Florida mansion. The number one
Continue reading“Going Rogue” has gone gangbusters. Sales of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s new book surpassed 300,000 copies on its
Continue readingFinally the mastermind behind the 911 terror attacks will be on trial for the horrific crimes that killed 2,973 people.
Continue readingHugh Hefner still has it at 83-years old. Well, he still controls 70% of Playboy Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: PLA),
Continue readingA few weeks have passed since Starbucks VIA™Ready Brew, the company’s new instant coffee, made its North American debut. Starbucks
Continue readingIt’s no surprise to anyone that CNN is the least watched station among cable networks during prime time. Most viewers
Continue readingThere’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that the American taxpayer saved Wall Street. Only several months ago the Dow Jones
Continue readingToyota Motors is in trouble. Safety experts are taking a closer look at the company’s claims that faulty carpet caused
Continue readingMystery still surrounds the extortion case of David Letterman by veteran CBS producer Robert Halderman, who allegedly tried to blackmail
Continue readingPresident Barack Obama yesterday was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, after only seven months in office and under a
Continue readingKen Burns’ six-part series, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” concluded its premier broadcast on PBS last week, although some
Continue readingMuch has been reported over the past three decades about the infamous director Roman Polanski, who pleaded guilty in a
Continue readingThe Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted down two amendments that included some form of a public option to healthcare
Continue readingTiger Woods brings the drama. No question the world’s best golfer positively impacts the game. Television ratings increase as more people
Continue readingPolls for Governor David Paterson (D-NY) continue to head south as more New Yorkers question his leadership ability. The governor’s
Continue readingThis November third voters in New York City will get a chance to elect eight-year incumbent Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,
Continue readingHollywood is up in arms. Kiosk chain Redbox is threatening DVD sales by offering movie rentals for $1. Even though
Continue readingPresident Obama today delivered sort of a lecture on financial reform to a mixed Wall Street crowd of fund managers,
Continue readingEmbattled White House energy jobs advocate Van Jones quietly resigned over the Labor Day weekend under intense scrutiny, mostly by
Continue readingThe Incredible Hulk meets Mickey Mouse coming to a theater near you? Not likely. While Disney’s purchase of Marvel Entertainment
Continue readingA previous post titled Recession May be the Cure for Healthcare Reform suggested that timing for restructuring is ideal despite
Continue readingBudweiser’s new marketing campaign of painting Bud Light cans with college-team colors has come under intense scrutiny not only by the
Continue readingThe Wall Street Journal last week reported on urban school districts implementing million dollar marketing campaigns to woo students and
Continue readingApple Inc’s (APPL: NYSE) stock has been on a tear recently up 100% since March. Despite a slow economic recovery,
Continue readingFew probably thought Ford Motor Company (F: NYSE) would be trading at $8 a share so soon after the auto
Continue readingFormer Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick was reinstated last week by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after serving a 23-month sentence
Continue readingPassage of a healthcare bill this fall seems to be a lofty goal set by President Obama. Funding a national
Continue readingPresident Obama’s speech in New York City commemorating the 100th anniversary of the NAACP really hit the mark. His comments
Continue readingAnheuser-Busch this week finally accepted a sweetened $52 billion takeover offer by InBev since it was first approached by the
Continue readingMichael Jackson The reality is that Michael Jackson’s untimely death has reignited interest in his music and art as the
Continue readingEveryone likes a good rivalry. Coke vs. Pepsi. Chevy vs. Ford. Ali vs. Frazier. It creates excitement within a particular
Continue readingSo. Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford No longer are voters putting politicians on pedestals. The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal first demonstrated the Country’s
Continue readingThe message is solidarity. At least for the next two years as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation
Continue readingThere is such as thing as bad publicity. Bad is bad. It’s that simple. There are some rare exceptions however,
Continue readingMuch can be said from Gordon Gekko’s signature line in the 1987 film Wall Street, “Greed, for lack of a
Continue readingIn almost every media clip, press conference and Twitter post, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) is taking a swing
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