Rachel Maddow, Journalist First

A common refrain from the media cognoscenti goes something like this: Try listening, reading or watching those whose views run counter to your own. It may open your eyes to how others see the world. I hear this constantly from friends, family, and way too many social science pundits.  To them I say: bullshit. I will…… Continue reading Rachel Maddow, Journalist First

Shocking Stories From The PR Trenches

The hits keep coming, but not the media hits clients crave. Rather, today has surfaced a trio of PR faux pas’s that will surely leave those who’ve toiled in the business for any length of time scratching their heads. The first offense involves a thin-skinned upstate New York hotel, built by the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers…… Continue reading Shocking Stories From The PR Trenches