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10.21
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Big D's Wheel of Fortune
So, your relatives are in town to see you and the fam. Naturally, they want to get all kissy-face and catch up on what's new in your life. After those five minutes wear thin, it's time to go out on the town.
If your parents are like mine, it's off to the mall, antiquing and catch the tourist attractions.
10.19
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Dallas' Infernal Battle with National Talk Shows
Our fare burgh seems to have been making the talk show circuit lately. One would think it was to extol the multiple shades of awesomeness of our Texas Rangers, but eh, not so much.
This time, it's personal.
10.05
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Remembering Steve Jobs
If ever the Internet could unite under a single, black banner, Steve Jobs' losing fight to pancreatic cancer is it. Have you been online lately?
09.27
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We have clients that feed the hungry
Typically in PR, we get to position clients that have a fascinating new widget or provides a cool service. And we are honored for it. They chose us. They want to work with us. It makes us feel good to say it.
Then, there are the times when we feel good watching them in action.
Now is one of those times.
09.22
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The growl that changed the music world
Once upon a lifetime ago, I was in radio. Whether it was managing a newsroom or being an on-air producer, I was surrounded by music in one the best times for it - the 80s.
Micheal Jackson was king, Rock was far from dead and then there was this punk fusion stuff that was the thing in the clubs. From the advent of hip-hop to the descent of glam, music was at its peak.
09.20
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Are PR and Social Media BFFs?
Hey, flacks. Remember the days when you used to get all giddy when that one reporter who was seemingly dodging your call finally answers the phone? Maybe he or she just got back from the bathroom and forgot to check Caller ID, but you did it. You slayed the giant. You climbed Everest. You are indeed the king of the world. Ah, those were the days.
09.15
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Josh Hamilton floors Rangers fans
If you are a Rangers' fan, you already know the shot heard 'round the Metroplex that caused people to jump on their new carpet and countertops. If not, lemme explain:
09.05
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Labor Day isn't quite what it used to be
Today is a day many of us know for several different reasons. Either we remember Jerry Lewis or chillin' out by the lake? Is that really what this day is supposed to help us appreciate - the original Nutty Professor and barbecue?! For a refresher, we have been officially celebrating Labor Day since 1882.
Why? Oh yeah, for those that worked.
08.30
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VMS RIP
Our apologies for the delay from our latest contemplation, but you know, Hurricane Irene... and this whole Rick Perry thing... oh, and the economy... and yeah, Dancing with the Stars reeling in Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono?! Seriously?
Oh please. We've been in the weeds. There, we said it.
08.05
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According to the media, we're still number one
Much to the chagrin of some news editors hither and yon, according to one survey, public relations professionals are still the number one source for news stories.
Oriella PR Network polled 500 journalists and found the following:
