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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Another year into the pandemic demonstrated yet again that more people are online. According to Statista, 3.6 billion people worldwide were
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 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 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 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 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 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 readingThe proverbial corporate glass ceiling may soon be officially shattered, at least according to new data from the Pew Research
Continue readingFox News Channel’s host Megyn Kelly made national headlines this week when she confirmed that Santa Claus is white, addressing
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 readingVideo gaming isn’t always easy for the average player. Quick hand-eye coordinated skills are needed to properly slay an extraterritorial
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 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 readingTearful President Obama Speaking on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Masacare Eyes across America, and the world for that
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 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 readingFord Motor Co. recently rolled out its new “Go Further” advertising campaign, featuring slick TV spots of new models, purposely
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 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 readingThere is no doubt that video has become more pervasive within today’s new media landscape, as the Internet continues to
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 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
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