http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:58:15 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d16-NoWin-Scenario?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Thursday, Nov. 12th issue of The Daily Record newspaper feature a Capital News Service wire story, “University System Won’t Impose Porn Policy,” a followup on coverage that began this past April when University of Maryland Co... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d16-NoWin-Scenario?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Of-Anchors-and-Alderaan?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner   A couple stories caught my eye today as I perused the Friday, Nov. 6th issue of The Daily Record and the Nov. 6-12 edition of the Baltimore Business Journal. The Daily Record featured a front page story, “The Changing Pictur... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:38:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Of-Anchors-and-Alderaan?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Thoughts-on-Willy-Don?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Tuesday, Nov. 3rd issue of The Daily Record featured a front cover, full-color picture of the 8-foot, bronze statue dedicated recently in honor of former Baltimore Mayor, Maryland Governor and State Comptroller William Donald Schaefer. It remi... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Thoughts-on-Willy-Don?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Mixing-Business-with-Pleasure?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Oct. 30-Nov.5th issue of The Baltimore Business Journal features a special supplement on “Sports Business,” and as a red-blooded American male, it’s only natural that I gravitate toward sports, though I usually do this as a w... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:23:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Mixing-Business-with-Pleasure?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Of-Hot-Dogs-Peanuts--Crackerjack?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Oct. 16-22nd issue of the Baltimore Business Journal features a story, “O’s Bid Concessions at Camden Yards.” As the story reports, the Baltimore Orioles have put up the contract for bids to provide food and beverages at the ... Commentary Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:11:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Of-Hot-Dogs-Peanuts--Crackerjack?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Second-Chance?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner Before I began PR blogging for Examiner.com, I was half of the “he said, she said” duo which composed the weekly “Single in the City” dating column for the now (sadly) defunct Baltimore Examiner newspaper.While perusing today&... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:31:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Second-Chance?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Of-Brand-and-Social-Media?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner David Warschawski, CEO and Founder of Warshawski PR, was among the presenters at the annual Maryland Chapter PRSA (Public Relations Society of America’s) conference held in Towson earlier this week.David addressed "New Technologies: B... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:06:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Of-Brand-and-Social-Media?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Somebodys-Watching-You?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner …and I don't mean that GEICO eyeglasses-atop-money thingee. And don’t get me started on that, that’s a topic for another blog!No, this time it’s those increasingly ubiquitous speed cameras, now clicking away (as of Oct. 1st) ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:22:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Somebodys-Watching-You?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Not-New-MediaNOW-Media?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner This past Tuesday I attended the Baltimore Public Relations Council conference held in Towson. Among the speakers was Dustin Wadsworth, Director of New Media for WMAR-TV2 who described how Ch2 is now using social media to seek out stories. ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:16:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Not-New-MediaNOW-Media?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d25-After-the-FOX?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Baltimore Sun featured a semi-whimsical story today about Ann Geddes, a 49-year-old non-profit worker in Columbia who was having a little trouble with national FOX News at her local gym. Seems that the rowing machine that she prefers most is stat... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:15:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d25-After-the-FOX?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d21-No-Respect?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner I recently met a new acquaintance and the conversation gravitated to, well, you guessed it, public relations.I talked a bit about Ed Bernays (no, not the guy who invented that sauce) and the influence he had on the field, pioneering such tactics as t... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:27:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d21-No-Respect?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d18-And-Theyre-OffTarget?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The Wednesday, Sept. 16th issue of The Daily Record newspaper features a front page story and continuing installment in the ongoing saga which is the state of professional horse racing in Maryland. This topic always intrigues me as my father and his ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:23:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d18-And-Theyre-OffTarget?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Quick-Hits?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner As part of my undergraduate introductory public relations class, I ask my students to keep a media clipbook/diary, to scan all manner of media—print, broadcast, internet—for news stories that may raise public relations issues, remind them... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:14:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Quick-Hits?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d8-More-Flower-Power?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner Last week, I discussed a Baltimore Sun story about how the downward economy is threatening to defoliate Annapolis as the "City of Flowers by the Bay." I caught up recently with my "flower resource," Carole A. Langrall, proprietor ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:09:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d8-More-Flower-Power?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Public-Relations-Survival?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner Founded in 1951, the Baltimore Public Relations Council (http://www.baltimoreprcouncil.org) is the oldest organization in the Baltimore, Maryland area devoted to public relations. The Baltimore PR Council provides a forum for public relations profess... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:37:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Public-Relations-Survival?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Flower-Power?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner Monday's Baltimore Sun features an interesting story by Jonathan Pitts, “Oh, the power of flowers: plantings play a role in helping Annapolis make strong impression.”The article details how Zachary’s Jeweler owner Steven Samaras bec... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Flower-Power?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Back-to-School?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner This week I resume teaching my Introduction to Public Relations class at Loyola University (at least I think it’s Loyola University now…haven’t seen anything in the news lately about the college-to-university name change&helli... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:47:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Back-to-School?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d25-The-PR-Never-Stops?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner The reporter works from sun to sun, but the PR person’s job is never done!I found myself musing on that little rhyme last week when I (attempted) to take a few days off and travel to Sante Fe, New Mexico, described by many as one of the most be... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:45:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d25-The-PR-Never-Stops?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Spinning-Our-Government?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner I was paging through the Aug. 7th issue of The Daily Record and noted, on the bottom of page 13A, an Associated Press story, “Judge Sotomayor confirmed as next Supreme Court justice.” Okay, granted, this is not a local story so perhaps ha... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:50:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Spinning-Our-Government?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Creative-Outlet?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner I’ve often said that one of the best things about public relations is, the opportunity to be creative.Sure, PR typically involves a lot of details and there’s a reason they say “the Devil’s in the details” because d... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:08:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4258-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Creative-Outlet?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Public-Relations-Examiner