Archive for the ‘social media’ Category
Outtakes from our writing
Recently, my colleague Katie Charbonneau and I decided to co-author a practical paper on social media strategy to submit to an academic journal. The fun part about co-authorship is the debate about what should be included and what we need to drop. There’s nothing like intelligent debate, especially with someone who ...Read More
Aren’t you just a little curious?
Ever since I can remember listening, there hasn’t been a shortage of news about people or organizations getting attacked for their religious choices. This week is no different with the most recent attacks on a Gatineau mosque. I’m struggling as I write this because attacks like this are often rooted in ...Read More
Putting my town on Google Earth
You know how in movies a grown-up kid comes home to find her bedroom exactly as she left it after she graduated from high school? Well that never happened to me. The second that I moved out, my brother moved into my room and my stuff was out. And my mom ...Read More
Much of the best PR work is not visible
This week I heard someone once again talking about something a company had done that was just a “PR strategy” or a “PR tactic” - basically asserting that is was something that was not genuine. I’m not knowledgeable enough on what the company did to know whether it was genuine or ...Read More
Far from perfect, but imperfection is beauty
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” ― Marilyn Monroe When I was a kid, I felt ripped off because the red maple leaf on Canada’s flag was nowhere to be found where I lived. I’d try to find any leaf that ...Read More
Three months in Toronto: Being constantly uncomfortable in my new point of view
I was having a conversation with a friend about how it’s been three months since I’ve been in Toronto. She asked if I was sure because it felt like longer. Granted it does feel longer but since I started my job the day after I moved here on federal election day, ...Read More
Dark days made “1000 Awesome Things”
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon 1000 Awesome Things, but I’ve followed the tweets since. The Vancouver Sun describes the blog as being “sunny without being saccharine” and really that’s what it is. Just enjoying those tiny little things that you often take for granted. I had a chance to meet ...Read More
What’s a “public relations gesture”? PR vs communications debate
CNW Group tweeted a poll today “Tell us if you're in PR or Communications.” Over the years I’ve heard many people make a distinction between the two. A former colleague a few years back said she would never take the accreditation in public relations (APR by the Canadian Public ...Read More
Summer writing can happen
The one thing I hate most about writing anything is getting started. A close second is staying motivated throughout to actually finish the piece. Some things like an article on something you’re really interested in or someone you’re really interested in talking to seem to come pretty easily. But sometimes you’re ...Read More
PR research posters from CPRS National Conference
For the first time, the Canadian Public Relations Society - National hosted an Educator's Roundtable and poster session at its national conference. The plan was to discuss issues and opportunities in public relations teaching, curriculum development and research. (Click to find out "what is a poster session?") A number of the posters/abstracts from the ...Read More