I recommended in my post on the 13th that those responsible for this mess be fired; if not for ethics violations, then at least for incompetence. And there are people responsible for this on the Facebook as well as the Burson-Marsteller side of this debacle. It is quickly becoming a grand case study of “How-Not-To-Do-It.” Now Burson-Marsteller… Continue reading Facebook PR Debacle Part II: You’re Doing It Wrong!
Category: General
Disney to the US SEALS
Wow. The sheer lack of respect. I’m not astounded that Disney pulled this stunt, but I am astounded that those in charge of the trademark office don’t have the common sense to reject this out of hand on the basis of well, sheer common sense. WTF!? Some congresscritter should take the reform of the trademarks as well… Continue reading Disney to the US SEALS
Facebook PR Debacle: If not for Ethics Violations, Fire Them for Incompetence
In case you haven’t seen the news: The social-networking company secretly hired a public-relations firm to push stories critical of Google’s privacy practices. But the strategy backfired when bloggers and journalists disclosed Facebook’s behind-the-scenes role, forcing the company to explain its tactics. Facebook hired WPP Group PLC’s Burson-Marsteller to pitch journalists and security experts on stories… Continue reading Facebook PR Debacle: If not for Ethics Violations, Fire Them for Incompetence
Osama bin Laden Dead
A “Historical Moment.” I, as everyone else, remember exactly where I was when I first heard the news of 9/11. And I have often wondered why, with all the full might and intelligence of our military, that we had yet to locate Osama bin Laden. But now, we have. I’m sure we’ll learn more in… Continue reading Osama bin Laden Dead
Live with Purpose, Die with Honor.
On April 7 I lost a former client as well as a friend and mentor. The world lost one of its truly great men, Brian Klemmer. A few days after Brian’s death, Brad Berens asked me about him. After going on about Brian and his impact for some time, I apologized to Brad for over… Continue reading Live with Purpose, Die with Honor.