As the economy continues to encourage people to cut all expenses that don’t directly benefit sales, PR people are increasingly under attack. PR and public affairs executives will be the first to see their staffs,… Continued
Stories by Shabbir Imber Safdar and Jason Alcorn
How to Separate Your Business and Personal Life on Facebook
February 23rd, 2009 by Shabbir Imber Safdar and Jason AlcornIf you’re a professional on Facebook, you’ve no doubt collected a mix of contacts that includes colleagues as well as personal friends. The more pervasive that social media becomes in public relations, the more likely… Continued
Yes, Britney Spears Is Setting a Good Example: Three Must-Have Social Media Skills for 2009
January 20th, 2009 by Shabbir Imber Safdar and Jason AlcornThe Internet is a twitter this month about a job posting for a social media manager for Britney Spears. While it’s certainly a newsworthy announcement for us social media types, it shouldn’t come as a… Continued
Two Lessons On How to (Not) Use the Internet as a Usability Lab for Consumer Products
December 18th, 2008 by Shabbir Imber Safdar and Jason AlcornLesson #1: Listen to your customer where they are talking about your products If you make a product or service for the consumer market—or even for the business consumer market—you’ve got an enormous usability lab… Continued