June, 2010

TV viewer feedback (in small doses) adds value

June 29, 2010

Have you seen the commercials (for a wireless company) that show a very serious news anchor including viewers’ Tweets and Read More»


Goodwill now pays off later

June 25, 2010

There are a variety of reasons why companies engage in public relations. For some, it’s tied to an overall marketing Read More»


New media world tests consumers trust

June 18, 2010

The college athletic conference realignment saga is a reminder to news consumers of an important lesson: Consider the source.


Communication lessons from Phil Schrager

June 11, 2010

I was saddened to hear of Phil Schrager’s death earlier this week. The founder of Pacesetter Corporation was well known in Read More»


Crisis response requires thinking ahead

June 8, 2010

Recently, our own Tom Albers sat on a media panel with other Omaha media experts, including Brian Mastre, anchor from Read More»


Traits of media relations experts

June 4, 2010

We are in the process of filling two public relations job openings on our staff, and this has given me a Read More»


I spotted Elvis at the Newseum…almost

June 2, 2010

Last week while I was in Washington, D.C., I lived up to my reputation and snuck in some sightseeing.