New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested yesterday for murder and five other counts of gun-related crimes. In addition to Hernandez, Cleveland Browns’ Ausar Walcott was also arrested yesterday for attempted murder.
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Video Pick: Paula Deen’s Today Show Non-Apology
June 27th, 2013 by Lucia DavisIt’s been a little more than a week since we learned about Paula Deen’s damning deposition, in which the food queen uttered the ‘N’ word. But in that time Deen’s “sweet grandmother” image has suffered irreparable damage
Swing and a Miss; A-Rod’s Tweet Angers the Yankees
June 26th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzCall it another strike in Alex Rodriguez’ clumsy efforts to cleanse his reputation. It’s also a cautionary tale about the proper use of Twitter when you’re a salaried employee.
3 Twitter Takeaways from the Hunt for #redpanda
June 26th, 2013 by Lucia DavisOn Monday, the National Zoo alerted its more than 45,000 Twitter followers that Rusty the red panda was missing. What ensued was a social media search party that eventually led to his safe return.
Carnival CEO Steps Down After Disastrous Year
June 25th, 2013 by Lucia DavisCarnival Corp. announced today that CEO Mickey Arison will be stepping down. It’s been a tough year for the company—though passengers on February’s Carnival #cruisefromhell might argue they’ve suffered worse.
Can’t Tell a Story in 6 Seconds? You’re Not Trying
June 25th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonVideo is decidedly the most engaging content on the Web. With that in mind, there are many challenges and opportunities at stake for PR pros looking to leverage the medium. Tim Baker, vice president of digital strategy for MWW Group offers tips and tricks for the PR pro looking to master video content.
Firing of Zimmer Doesn’t Exactly Suit a Social Media Age
June 25th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzIn abruptly firing Men’s Wearhouse founder and executive chairman George Zimmer, the men’s clothing company has sent a few messages to the marketplace, none of which are likely to help the brand’s reputation or its PR efforts.
How to Transform Your Managers Into Pro Communicators
June 25th, 2013 by Elizabeth CastroOne of the best bosses I ever had was a great communicator. He would take the time to sit down with his team and share important organizational news.
Firing of Zimmer Doesn’t Exactly Suit a Social Media Age
June 25th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzIn abruptly firing Men’s Wearhouse founder and executive chairman George Zimmer, the men’s clothing company has sent a few messages to the marketplace, none of which are likely to help the brand’s reputation or its PR efforts.
The Stylebook to Help PR Pros Create Their Own Writing Style
June 24th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzIf PR pros want to improve their writing skills, perhaps they need to carve out some time to read Charles Dickens, Vladimir Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald and other literary lions whose writing talents have transcended the generations. It’s one piece of advice for how PR pros can improve their writing skills, compliments of Beth Haiken, VP of corporate citizenship and communications at WayPoint Homes.