Gulf of Mexico oil spill déjà vu
Another oil spill happened in the Gulf of Mexico 31 years ago. The way they handled it then is virtually the same as the way they're handling it now. They weren't too successful back then either.
No wonder people hate oil companies
The flagrant display of incompetence and greed shown by British Petroleum (BP) in the Gulf of Mexico right now is nothing short of sickening. It's no wonder people hate oil companies these days. Of course they're not all like BP, but BP isn't helping any of them.
Alberta’s “image” problem? It’s not Alberta!
Alberta's latest "image" problem is the result of the Alberta Public Affairs Bureau using an image of an English beach to promote the province.
Is open communication in organizations achievable?
Good communications is absolutely necessary for the continued success and good health of an organization. How's your organization doing?
Oilsands PR disaster continues: 1,600 dead ducks
Syncrude reveals now that 1,600 ducks died in its oilsands settling ponds. They either need new PR people or need to listen to their PR people.
Zi.ma is gone, @martinbowling in jail
Zi.ma founder & computer whiz Martin Bowling is now serving three years for credit card fraud.
New Future Shop in Edmonton
I was invited, along with a number of other Edmonton bloggers and social media types, to Edmonton’s new Future Shop in South Common. The new Future Shop store is actually just around the corner from Ikea and kitty-corner to *cough* Wal-Mart.
Writing press releases & more this week
I haven’t blogged all week, so you must be wondering what I’ve been up to. It’s been a productive week I must say! I have worked on my next big article entitled: “how to get the media to pick up your news release.” Still not done yet. I think I’m writing a book on it!...
Marketing & communications: to cut or not to cut
Every business faces the question of what to cut during a recession, but should it be your marketing and communications budget? How will it affect your competitive position?
