Red Carpet Rules
I have had the chance to work a few red carpets over the course of my career. I’ve…
Pen to Paper
I recently re-kindled a relationship that has played out for decades through that long-lost medium of pen and…
Auto-Correct
It’s great to be a communications guy in 2011. It’s complex and (like any profession) has its ups-and-downs,…
The Measure of a Man in a Minivan
My wife is out of town on business this week. So I have taken over control of the…
Being Heard in the Heartland
The last 72 hours have reminded me why good public relations requires good listening. We are often so…
The Art of the PR “Pep Rally”
Sometimes the best data about effective public relations doesn’t come from an external partner, a campaign, focus groups…
Falling into Fatherhood
While obvious to most who know me, I am not what you would call an “outdoorsy” guy. It’s…
A Social Media Platform from 1858 – Cafe Tortoni
The irony isn’t lost on me. I don’t drink coffee, but I adore cafes. I’ve been blessed to…
A Community that Welcomes as it Rebuilds
A week ago, as we watched images of Hurricane Irene creeping furiously closer to the North Carolina coastline,…