Are Europeans better at newspapers than Americans?
Putting all the ethical questions aside, the recent kerfuffle over News of the World in London casts images in my mind of the great newspaper wars of old. European newspapers just seem more exciting than their stodgy American counterparts.
July 22, 201100Spinning in Hollywood: Meg's Top 5 Public Relations Flicks
Sometimes when I tell people I work in “PR,” they look at me with a blank stare and I know they are thinking: what the heck does that mean? So, for those who may...
July 21, 2011Ohmail vs. Email
So today’s announcement from Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warning that mail delivery could move to just three days a week – possibly in 15 years – is hardly earth shattering.
July 20, 2011Summer reading for the PR professional
There are few better ways to spend a hot summer day than lying on the beach with a good book. While many prefer their summer reading on the lighter side, there are plenty of good reads that will sharpen your PR skills without leaving you passed out and burning in the sun halfway through the book. Here’s my short list.
July 19, 2011Charlie Cain: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Charlie Cain's brilliant writing skills, institutional knowledge, great smile and loving spirit will be missed at Truscott Rossman, and in Lansing. We will miss our buddy. We may just have to memorialize that quote board.
July 15, 2011Hello Spotify: Streaming music online
Today, the Swedish music service Spotify launched in the United States. Spotify has long been considered one of the best streaming music services (with ten million users worldwide), but due to copyright restrictions, was never available in the States until now. Pretty cool stuff.
July 14, 2011Free concert in Lansing's Durant Park tomorrow night!
Kick back, relax and enjoy some smooth jazz tomorrow evening at the free “Rhythm of Summer” jazz concert in Durant Park from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring Lansing’s Too Smooth for Notes!
July 13, 2011Are Michigan lawmakers suffering from a fear of tweeting?
Not that I’m looking for Michigan’s version of Anthony Weiner … but I’d love to see a Michigan politician make a bold, important move on Twitter.
July 13, 2011The recipe for teamwork
That same teamwork is being applied at Truscott Rossman. Our team has a wide array of skills and experience. It isn’t too often I have to go outside of our team to get the information I need to serve my clients. In addition, we all know that our work product is better with lots of input because you never know who will have...
July 12, 2011Memories of Charlie Cain
Memories of our friend and colleague Charlie Cain.
July 11, 2011