Another year into the pandemic demonstrated yet again that more people are online. According to Statista, 3.6 billion people worldwide were
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Category: Media
Five Media Tips for Donald Trump
U.S. stock markets are at record highs, unemployment is at its lowest in seven years, and consumer confidence hit its
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CNN Pushes ‘Facts First’ with an Apple
It’s an apple, not a banana. That’s what CNN is telling viewers in its new ad, “This is an apple,”
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Harvey Weinstein and Twitter’s Double Standard
The power of Twitter is unparalleled especially when the “news” is filled with high stakes and lots of drama, such
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Facebook’s Image Problem
Now may be a good time for friends and families to rekindle their broken Facebook relationships since it appears Russia
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Media Are People, Too
Americans and the press always seemed to have a love-hate relationship. Despite much of the anti-media rhetoric at play within
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Memorial Day Marketing: A Risk Worth Taking?
While Memorial Day is sort of the unofficial start of summer, the holiday is a solemn one, established to honor
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Is LinkedIn the New Facebook?
LinkedIn these days seems to be less about posting “business” content and more around publishing selfies, memes and math puzzles.
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Is Being Too Polished a Public Speaker Bad?
Some 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.
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For The Love of Polling
Media love polls. Data sets help identify trends that can be turned into stories or support or debunk a particular
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Everything is Awesome, Not
Just type the word awesome into a Google search and about 1,300,000,000 results will appear. The word is so ingrained
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Starbucks’ ‘Race Together’ Campaign Puts Brand in Jeopardy, For the Time Being
A 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.
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Tweet TV: How Social Media is Making Television Fun Again
Nearly 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.
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Take $tock in Mama Mancini’s Meatballs
You may have heard the radio commercials with Dan Mancini touting his homemade meatballs. But did you hear the one
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‘House of Cards’ Stacked Deck for Netflix
Frank Underwood was probably right when he said, “There’s no better way to overpower a trickle of doubt than with
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Reader Beware: More Online News Stories Dubbed as Ads
The line between editorial and advertising has become increasingly blurred, as sorely needed revenues are forcing struggling news organizations to
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LA’s Mayor Goes From Crude to Rude All in One Day
Millions of Americans last Monday night got to hear New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sing “I Love L.A.”
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The Good and Bad of Phil Mickelson’s Insider Trading Scandal
Phil Mickelson’s squeaky clean image has come under scrutiny as the golf hall of famer is confronted with accusations of
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Crisis in a Text: Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday let the world know that its government has to assume Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
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Power to the People
Civil unrest in the Ukraine was escalated this week by a Putin-backed Russian invasion, less than two weeks after the
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2014: Year of the Woman? Well, Sort of …
The proverbial corporate glass ceiling may soon be officially shattered, at least according to new data from the Pew Research
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Santa Claus Visits Fox News for the Holidays
Fox News Channel’s host Megyn Kelly made national headlines this week when she confirmed that Santa Claus is white, addressing
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When Social Goes Bad
Martha Stewart can run a successful company, make a mouth-watering meal and redecorate any living room with just the right
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The Power of the Media and the NFL’s ‘Skins’ Game
Sunday’s overtime win against the San Diego Chargers gave the Washington Redskins a reason to celebrate, at least temporarily, as
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Republicans Can Win This Thing
The country breathed a sigh of relief late Wednesday evening last week when Congress struck a debt-ceiling deal, reopening the
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The Tango of Politics and Journalism
It came to no surprise among media pundits that Time Magazine’s Managing Editor Richard Stengelwill be taking a job as
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The Rise of the Cyber Athlete
Video gaming isn’t always easy for the average player. Quick hand-eye coordinated skills are needed to properly slay an extraterritorial
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Will Hedge Fund Advertising Affect Brand Cache?
Just recently, the SEC lifted its ban on alternative investment vehicles advertising to the general public as amendmentsto Rule 506
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Soon-to-Be Short-lived Downfall of TV Host Paula Deen
It happens time and again. A celebrity, actor, athlete or journalist, does or says something bad or politically incorrect and
Continue readingWhat the %^$#%* is going on with network TV?
The late George Carlin may have said it best during his infamous 1970s monologue, “seven words you can never say
Continue readingPrint Media’s Comeback? Well, Sort of …
President Obama gave kudos to print media this past Saturday evening during his speech at the annual White House Correspondents’
Continue readingFunny Ads Still A Hoot
The “Today” Show was amped last week when it reported on a new Kmart commercial titled, “Ship my pants,” which
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Girls, Spark Plugs and Product Placement
Think “Charlie’s Angels” meets “Motor Week.” That’s what watching an episode of “All Girls Garage” on Velocity is like. Every
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The Downside of Social Media
While social media usage continues to grow here in the U.S. and globally, so do opportunities to reach key audiences
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The President’s Push Fore Daytime TV
President Obama Playing Golf President Obama and Tiger Woods are a lot alike. Both are worldwide icons who have seen
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CBS: No cleavage, no way
Viewers watching tonight’s Grammy Awards will be waiting to see how CBS plans to enforce its “wardrobe advisory” against scantily
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Social Media’s Global Growth
The stats on social media’s global growth are staggering. A graphic recently posted in Mashable.com illustrates how the world consumes
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Anatomy of a Tragedy in Newtown
Tearful President Obama Speaking on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Masacare Eyes across America, and the world for that
Continue readingVideo: The Next New Thing in Earnings
Communications professionals can’t stress enough the importance of video and its pervasive use in today’s media landscape. Aside from the sharing
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It’s All Well and Good Until Someone Loses a Bet
Aside from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the media buzz this week focused on a bet waged by New York
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Brand Perception is Vital to Newspaper Success in Today’s Online Media Landscape
The Seattle Times may have comprised its integrity by running ads supporting GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and a statewide
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Mitt Romney Should Learn from the NFL
The national media spotlight turned on the NFL this week as replacement referees botched a call on “Monday Night Football,”
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AP’s Right ‘Frame’ of Mind
Soon, reporters at the Associated Press will be equipped with smart phones enabling them to simultaneously report news across all
Continue readingIt’s a Ford, or is it?
Ford Motor Co. recently rolled out its new “Go Further” advertising campaign, featuring slick TV spots of new models, purposely
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Religion’s Impact on the 2012 Presidential Race
Media coverage continues to focus on GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, which according to the Pew Research Center
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When TV Anchors Attack (In the Court of Public Opinion)
It would be hard to miss the headlines these days about Keith Olberman, the former controversial MSNBC talk show host
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Tragedy Still Drives News to No Surprise
Two news stories still making national headlines are rooted in murder. Whether it’s the civil courts or a U.S. military
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Rush Limbaugh’s Impact on the 2012 Presidential Race May Be Slight
More than two dozen sponsors of The Rush Limbaugh Show have now bagged the conservative talk show host because of
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‘Chink in the Armor’ Headline Catapults Linsanity to New Heights
New York Knick Jeremy Lin at a press conference. Photo: Courtesy of ESPN. There’s been a lot of media and
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Big Banks Have an Uphill Battle
Consumer outrage at large banks has never been greater. “Bank fatigue” is causing customers at large financial institutions to move
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2012 Brings New Hope for GOP
Iowa Republicans tomorrow will cast ballots to elect their party’s presidential candidate in the state’s caucuses. While Iowa’s Electoral College
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The Real Deal on Public Relations
New York Times advertising columnist Stuart Elliott may finally have given the public relations industry some needed street credit. His
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Basketball Comes a Little Late This Christmas
Basketball fans are relieved to know that this year’s NBA season will officially begin on December 25, 2011. Players and
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Fringe Candidates Can Generate Publicity, but Not Get Elected
Herman Cain’s presidential run cab be personified by the 1963 hit song “Only in America” by Jay and Americans, especially
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Rock Star CEOs Can Put Brands at Risk
This week Apple, Inc. founder Steve P. Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 56. While Jobs’ death sparked
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There is no doubt that video has become more pervasive within today’s new media landscape, as the Internet continues to
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Bravo TV owns reality television, but will it last?
Bravo TV is reality television. A look at today‘s schedule on Bravo shows every program is reality-based, ranging from “The
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Human interest and regal fashion, main news drivers of royal wedding
About one billion people worldwide tuned in this Friday to watch the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Donald Trump, like Sarah Palin, Share Same Course to Presidency
A look at this morning’s interview on CNN’s “State of the Union with Candy Crowley,” one can get a glimpse
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Local TV is right on when it comes to the weather, sort of
Ever watch the local weather report? Long gone are the quirky weathermen now being replaced by voluptuous bombshells. Not taking
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