There is no doubt that Twitter is quickly becoming the premiere Social Media tool (of both casual users and and the media elite). It’s incredibly useful with respect to media and public relations, as you can keep track of who is where and working on what. It’s the nature of Web 2.0. But like most fads (slap bracelets, leisure suits, …
Amanda Dolan “Heart Attack” Opening Reception Wrap Up
The opening reception in Manhattan for Amanda Dolan’s latest exhibit “Heart Attack” was a huge success!. Thanks so much to everyone who attended. For those of you who couldn’t make it, the exhibit will be on display through the end of March 2017. To read more about this fabulous event check out: Scallywag & Vagabond Guest of A Guest The …
“A” For Effort: Jim Cramer’s Futile Attempt at Damage Control
Admittedly, I slept through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s episodes of “The Daily Show,” however, since they run about 4 times a day, I was always able to catch up some how some way. Watching the escalation of this pseudo-war between Jon Stewart and CNBC was titillating, and my anticipation for Thursday’s big blow out was paramount. Needles to say, Jim …
Twitter: the Technology Behind Narcissism ?
So many people talking about… what? Credit: Luc Legay / FlickrNot too long ago, a piece was published that hypothesized that the number of friends a person had on Facebook was directly related to how narcissistic that person was. Upon reading the article, I could definitely see the correlation there, but there’s another side of the coin (for people like …
Is it Possible that We’ve Exhausted the Blogosphere?
Despite the fact that we have an ever-growing number of blogs inundating the internet every day, are these blogs losing their potency? It would make sense that in a Web 2.0 world where everyone has the capacity to post their thoughts online (and/or claim expert status), no niche is left unfilled and we’re bordering on redundancy. Much like public relations, …
Suffering in Smudged Silence
The media industry is changing (not to mention the social media marketing industry), and some of our heartiest newspaper stock are folding in ways that can only be described as “frighteningly fast.” The culprit, it seems, would be the proliferation of smart phones and other devices that can access the Internet in a portable capacity. We can even evade annoying …
I May Be a Little Late to the Party, but What is the Deal with FML?
Microblogging is all the rage. People are so interested in everyone else’s business, but rather than taking the time out to express genuine concern, or allot the amount of time necessary to form valid, cogent opinions, we want to be flippant, hear a sound bite, and pass judgment. I’ve recently been introduced to the treasure trove that is FMyLife.com, where …
Do You Even Know Why We Bother With Daylight Savings Time?
Every year, we fall back and spring forward one hour for reasons that, as far as I can tell, range from conserving energy to permitting more convenient farming hours. I guess giving farmers more better hours by which to work by light conserves energy in some way, so let’s work with that theory… I mean, the idea is that we’re …
How Far Will Some States Go in Order to Save Some Bucks During the Recession?
As of this posting, 36 of these United States (including the US Government and the US Military) allow the death penalty as a suitable punishment for the most egregious of crimes. I’ll also note that, at the time of this posting, I was unable to find reliable statistics as to the average cost of keeping a prisoner for life v. …
Are Commercials Actually More Than Obtrusive Interruptions From Television Watching?
There are a number of people that confuse Public Relations with Advertising. Often times, people think that we pay to have articles written about our clients (and I’m sure that that’s happened before, but for above-board firms like AMP3, every placement is earned). When I try to explain to people the key differences between Advertising and PR, it comes down …