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I vote for No. 5.
The Danderoo Award
Throughout 2011 there has been no shortage of creative, eye-catching and hilarious visuals sitting next to RepMan’s prose, thanks to his Chief Illustration Officer, Dandy “the Danderoo” Stevenson. But, which one is the best of the whole year? Below are the nominations, submitted by RepReaders. ...
Verizon has a "president's request order" if you are lucky enough to complain loud and long enough to get to him. Unfortunately, management (or central office) as the case may be, all too frequently, will give a technician the order AFTER the date/time it was suppose to be done, thereby ruining even further, the company's reputation.
In the Shoes of Your Wage Payers
Today's guest post is by Peppercommer Carl Foster. What do these three Steves have in common? • Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple • Steve Joyce, CEO of Choice Hotels • Steve Cody, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Peppercom Answer: They have all taken time to step o...
Hated boxing, but loved the repertoire of Ali/Cosell, and do recall the Thrilla in Manila. That being said, this is one of your best posts. It never ceases to amaze me that things like this are a PR and/or marketing opportunity. Probably why I am in the law business. All cut and dried with no room for gray area. Thanks Rep.
The PR Lessons to be learned from Smokin' Joe Frazier
I was saddened to read of the untimely passing of former heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. While I've always adored Frazier's uber nemesis, Muhammad Ali, I also respected Joe. But, while Joe was superbly matched with Ali in the ring, he was hopelessly outclassed by the Louisville Lip ...
Nothing beats Calvin & Hobbes, absolutely the best comic ever written! Great post - I didn't understand one word of it. Is resorbable even a word. Comes up on my spellcheck.
Win your free Peppercom baseball cap today!
I’ve seen some godawful, unfathomable and buzzword-riddled headlines in my day, but I felt compelled to present November’s ‘Headline from hell’ award to Ms. Debbie Hayes of Ronald Trahan Associates. Congratulations, Ms. Hayes! Your headline "Arterial Remodeling Technologies (“ART”) reports that ...
Perfect post Dandy. I too grew up in a household of smoke. Started at 13, graduated to a pack of day by high school, everyone smoked so I did too. Stopped to have children and went right back to it - and then you could have a smoking room in the maternity ward when you gave birth! When my daughter was off to high school, I had that same epiphany. Stopped cold turkey January 1 of 1998 and have never looked back. I look better, feel better and feel sorry for those that have to go find a place to hide to light up. Best decision I ever made.
If I knew then what I know now...
Today's guest post is by Peppercommer Dandy Stevenson. My home state of NC has launched a “Tobacco-Free Me” pledge program to poised to keep kids from ever trying a cigarette. I applaud that initiative, vote in favor of sky high taxes on cigarettes and praise lawmakers around the world for every...
Just had our harassment in the workplace mandatory seminar and it seems that "fun" of any sort will be taken out of the equation and while we are told it is great if our job is "fun," it doesn't matter in the long run. We are here to work. Ahhh, law, just a barrel of laughs. Excuse me while I go shoot my boss the "bird" while dropping "f" bombs.
Humor is a strategic business weapon
I was shocked, but not surprised, to read a recent CommPRO guest blog authored by Robert Geline of 144 Media entitled, 'When, if ever, is the right time to use humor in a presentation?' The author said he thinks it's “...O.K. to go for a laugh, but the joke or story you're telling must have a...
Mick and I were discussing this very topic on Friday night and I have to say I was a bit disappointed with his train of thought in that he kept licking my face instead of focusing on the subject at hand (oh and trying to keep Rooney away from his gold-plated dish and very expensive looking bone).
Dogs against Wall Street join worldwide movement; Canine Activist Mick Cody to lead
Lincroft, NJ, October 17, 2011 --- Man's best friend has just joined the growing worldwide protests against greed with today's announcement of the formation of 'Dogs Against Wall Street'. The grass roots effort (whose members love to graze on grass), will be headquartered here and led by canine ...
My take on this (qualification though - I don't watch any TV except for two shows - Top Chef and The Big C), you Rep should write a pilot and submit it. I think it would be a huge hit and not the mind-addling crap that is television today.
It's the worst of times (for men)
If a visiting alien was asked to evaluate the roles of men and women based solely on the current rash of books, movies and TV shows, the E.T. would undoubtedly conclude that all men are not only dolts, they're also emasculated fools who can't make any decisions on their own. In fact, I think ...
I agree with you Rep and by spreading the word more donations will come. Perhaps it is time for you to promote this worthwhile charity. I'd support you.
Prostate cancer needs a Susan G. Komen
One would have had to be color blind to miss the splashes of pink adorning every NFL player and stadium this past Sunday. The same goes for the bright pink worn by countless walkers, runners and cyclers participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events. And, that is as it should be...
When I participated in the NFL breast cancer kickoff at Giants Stadium last year, it was as a guest of American Cancer Society, not Susan G. Komen. I have also heard from a Princeton University microbiologist that said both Komen and ACS donate to the university to keep a 24 hour research team up and running because, as he said it, you have to pay people to want to go into research and you also have to keep the research going. There have been many great strides in cancer research thanks to ACS and Komen and while it doesn't detect and cure the cancer, yet, it does, however, prolong your life with better lifestyle improvements. I'll keep donating and hope that you can find a spokesperson for prostate cancer because, in the end, all cancers need funding, not just mine.
Prostate cancer needs a Susan G. Komen
One would have had to be color blind to miss the splashes of pink adorning every NFL player and stadium this past Sunday. The same goes for the bright pink worn by countless walkers, runners and cyclers participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events. And, that is as it should be...
I am a Yankees fan who is neither arrogant nor patronizing. Most of us are the same - we rock!
Misery loves company
As loyal readers know, I've washed my hands of the New York Mets pending a change in ownership. As a result, I no longer agonize over their pitiful plight. But, having suffered through the epic collapses of 2007 and '08, I have a special empathy for fans of the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red ...
Oops - sorry - then I will stick with Browning Nagle.
RepMan Image of the Year Contest - Nudge Nudge
At the end of June we told readers about a contest we are running to identify the best RepMan blog image of the year. You can see the nominations for the first six months of 2011 here. Since June more blogs have been nominated. However, not many of these nominations have come from outside of Pe...
Personally, I really liked the nostalgia of September 5 and 6 about the agency for those of us not familiar with it, particularly the part about Ed and his ADD and the office switcheroo. I also enjoyed the Situation b/c I would hate to be associated with anything Jersey Shore related and last but not least the Obama piece on him be Browning Nagle. As you can tell, I am a fan of the blog anyway so these are some of my favs in additio to some of those that Rep listed himself.
RepMan Image of the Year Contest - Nudge Nudge
At the end of June we told readers about a contest we are running to identify the best RepMan blog image of the year. You can see the nominations for the first six months of 2011 here. Since June more blogs have been nominated. However, not many of these nominations have come from outside of Pe...
That's correct as it relates to Twitter - do you really need those twits?
The flotsam and jetsam of the blogosphere
Warning: Some readers, especially those who post or Tweet inspirational quotes, may be offended by the following blog. Reader discretion is advised. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had it with the countless inspirational quotes that clog up my Twitter and Facebook feeds. Here’s just a random ...
You know Rep, I like some of these people EXCEPT for this so what I do is I don't let them get to my newsfeed - you can block them without removing them from your list and if I want to know what they are up to, I click on their name. This way, I don't hurt their feelings and my newsfeed doesn't get clogged with religious crap. Just my two cents.
The flotsam and jetsam of the blogosphere
Warning: Some readers, especially those who post or Tweet inspirational quotes, may be offended by the following blog. Reader discretion is advised. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had it with the countless inspirational quotes that clog up my Twitter and Facebook feeds. Here’s just a random ...
Truly disheartening to know business and sports would rather go with a proven loser then give someone else a chance to succeed.
PR's version of 'don't ask, don't tell'
I thought today's decision by the military to finally lift the oft-vilified don't ask, don't tell policy provided an ideal hook with which to weigh in on a disturbing trend in PR; a different type of don't ask, don't tell policy, if you will. I refer to the astounding ability of proven failur...
Oh Rep, this applies to NFL coaches too.
PR's version of 'don't ask, don't tell'
I thought today's decision by the military to finally lift the oft-vilified don't ask, don't tell policy provided an ideal hook with which to weigh in on a disturbing trend in PR; a different type of don't ask, don't tell policy, if you will. I refer to the astounding ability of proven failur...
I'm waiting for seed money to open a small independent book store (crazy yes, but life long dream).
Starting over
Patrice Tanaka has discovered, or re-discovered, the meaning of life in middle age. I'd like to think I have as well. For those of you who may not be familiar with Patrice, she is arguably the most creative executive in the wonderful world of public relations. She created her own firm, PT&Co....
Well if they are going to put corpses on cigarette packs, can't they put photos of hardening of the arteries on happy meals? Or morbidly obese people with the line "this will be you some day!"
The Pol Pot of supersized portions
First it was Hosni Mubarak. Then, Muammar el-Qaddafi. Now comes news there's been a coup d'etat at Burger King as well, and the King has been banished. The media cited words such as 'creepy' and 'disturbing' to explain the king's overthrow. I'd add “…horrific role model, guilty of encouraging m...
You are right Goose of course, but this is why I will follow the BBC instead of American news.
Rep - Happy Anniversary to Peppercom! Have a great family trip to all.
We need a Fifth Estate
This country sorely needs a Fifth Estate to police the Fourth. Whether it's new, sports, entertainment or, as is the case this week, weather, the media beast increasingly opts for hyperbole and superlatives over objectivity and balance. Take local New York media. Please. They're in seventh h...
Thanks to reality TV and Americans watching them generally, these spots just prove the point that as a nation, we have been dumbed down. I mean, look at Congress. How dumb can some of them get?
Tasteless Spot
Today's guest post is by Peppercommer and Kangoo Nation member, Deb Brown. OK... so I might be in the minority here, but I think the fairly new Snickers commercial for its new Peanut Butter Squared isn’t ha-ha funny nor is it dark humor. It’s just plain dark (and I don’t mean as in chocolate)...
Cause I'm the tax man, yeah I'm the tax man.
Baggage carousels. The final frontier.
As if we weren’t already being bombarded by endless advertising every single second of our day, a company called DoubleTake Marketing has found a brand new venue: airport baggage carousels (insert link). That’s right: baggage carousels. Now, there’s a brilliant idea. According to DoubleTake, ...
Well this traveler thinks you should be thankful it is just advertising. Think what will be coming next. You check your bags (pay that $15-25 per bag fee) and THEN, wait for it, they charge you to get into the baggage claim area too! I'll take the ads.
Baggage carousels. The final frontier.
As if we weren’t already being bombarded by endless advertising every single second of our day, a company called DoubleTake Marketing has found a brand new venue: airport baggage carousels (insert link). That’s right: baggage carousels. Now, there’s a brilliant idea. According to DoubleTake, ...
So much for "letting down your hair" in the internet age. Girl can't even puke without someone posting it on facebook. Good employees will always find work even if there is some "questionable" social media out there. I would be suspect if the applicant worked for the social intelligence network, that's for sure.
Big brother bursts onto the blogosphere
Remember that Drew University frat party photo you posted on your wall in 2007? How about the steamy text exchange with the woman you met at Del Frisco’s three years ago? Or, what about the e-mail rants against affirmative action you posted on whiteisright.com back in 2009? Well, it's all f...
I KNEW this post was coming and it so met my expectations, hardly like Continental meeting yours. I have had problems for years, notably the Newark to/from Fort Lauderdale route where you always hear we are waiting for a part, the plane, crew, whatever, to arrive from "fill in the blank". When you see a group of people you know won't fill the plane; however, you and the next group departing will, well what does that make you think? Just a horrible experience all around.
From ambassador to vigilante
When United and Continental merged, the move was accompanied by the usual marketing hoopla. E-mails promising 'increased efficiency,' 'greater service,' and 'expanded routes' were routinely pushed to this long-time Continental customer. But, almost immediately, I noticed a slow, but steady, d...
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