Media Relations

The Top 10 PR Blunders Of 2011

Rich Robinson | Posted 02.21.2012

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Rich Robinson

Some blunders are unavoidable; often they are self-inflicted. One thing's for certain: 2011 provided some stunning examples of public relations disasters.

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Bimbo of the Year Awards

Jonathan Bernstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Bernstein

Here are some dumb public comments made during the year. The primary criterion is that the speaker causes the listener to believe exactly the opposite of what was said.

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Inside a Reporter's Mind -- A Scary Place

Jonathan Bernstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Bernstein

Believe it or not, reporters would probably find it as scary to be in your mind as you would to be in theirs. The catch is that they're paid to be in yours and will do their best to get there.

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Being On Both Sides of the Coin: How Being a Blogger Makes You a Better PR Pro

Danny Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

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Danny Wong

When you have received hundreds of pitches yourself, you quickly realize what makes for a good pitch and what makes for a bad pitch and you start appreciating easily digestible content.

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The Dirt Is Out! Journos Tell What Makes Their Blacklist

Danny Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

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Danny Wong

Ever wonder why your media contacts start ignoring your emails? Perhaps they are busy? Perhaps they aren't interested in your pitch? Have you ever considered that maybe you are on their Blacklist?

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Sam Stein

Perino Grades Political Pundits: "Zero" For Fairness

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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With a fading black eye gracing the right side of her face, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino on Thursday offered advice for her successor as we...

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