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Jeri Cartwright

Once a broadcast journalist, I now work as a PR, media relations, social media advisor for my firm, Cartwright Communications. My profession grows more complex each day. This blog helps me cope :) Selected as one of the 101 Women Bloggers to Watch for 2009 by WE Magazine.

Interests: birds (my only child is a parrot), exotic deli food and mountain scenery., photography, weblogs, news media

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Ego Epidemic Online - Are You in a Nasty Chokehold? A One-winged Bird Has Symbolic Advice

Ego Epidemic Online! Are you in a nasty chokehold? The intensity takes my breath away. I've been caught up in it myself...and have chosen to back off. Klout score is in negative territory! The result? Happiness! And guess what else? It has not led to poverty or lack of business or the respect of my colleagues. Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Media Relations

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New Year Wishes For Me. What Are Yours?

New Year wishes: Learn to love the joy in solitude. Once done, you can invite your friends back into your life for all the "right reasons." Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2011 at Media Relations

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"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."

- Jack London Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at Executive Gems

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The Question I Can't Stand to Answer: "What do you do for a living?"

The Question I Can't Stand to Answer: "What do you do for a living?" I don't know anymore. My name is Jeri Cartwright, this is my blog and I'm in public relations. Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2011 at Media Relations

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Nov 15, 2011

Sad Times For Public Relations - A Utah Mayor's Ethics Lapse

Sad times for public relations - a Utah Mayor's ethical lapse. Public Relations Society of America issues official statement. Mayor resigns role in PR firm Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at Media Relations

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"Don't settle."

- Steve Jobs Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at Executive Gems

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"When asked what market research went into the iPad, Mr. Jobs replied: 'None. It’s not the consumers’ job to know what they want.' "

-NY Times Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at Executive Gems

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Dear Mr. Jobs, Thanks For The Magic.

Dear Mr. Jobs, Thanks For The Magic. Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at Media Relations

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Be Sensitive, Not Defensive - Rules for Talking With the Media

A wonderful list on how to be more human when interviewing with news media, by Richard Bushman. Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2011 at Media Relations

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Funny Headlines From News in Utah, California, Pennsylvania. Enjoy!

Funny headlines from news in Utah, California, Pennsylvania. With thanks from the Columbia Journalism Review! Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2011 at Media Relations

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Employment Despair - When Loyal, Experience-rich Employees Get the Axe

Employment despair: When loyal, experience-rich employees get the axe. It has happened to me and perhaps to you, a friend, a relative. And it can mark you for life. Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Media Relations

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My September 11 "Where was I?" Story

Months later on Superbowl Sunday. Bono of U2 screamed out a song as the names of those killed were beamed in tribute onto a giant high-tech scroll in the background. I wept with a depth I'd never experienced at any funeral, with any death or any tragedy. Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at Media Relations

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A Worldwide "Media Addiction" Study. This Is Getting Serious.

Media Addiction Study: It involved five continents and 1,000 students. The results were quite "raw." All participants were asked to abstain from "media" for 24 hours. Reaction comments were disturbing. "It was as if my real life and my virtual life were coexisting in different planes but in equal time." Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2011 at Media Relations

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Overtime Vs. Undertime...Which One Is Your M.O. ?

We constantly say we want balance in our lives. Many of us constantly fail. But today I ran across an interesting column on The Firm Voice that claimed people who don't work very hard are the biggest complainers about work/life balance! Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2011 at Media Relations

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Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people.

- David Sarnoff Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2011 at Executive Gems

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Daily News Indigestion

I dedicate the majority of my days tracking the news. It’s part of my PR job. I wish it weren’t. The rapid rabid updates on every living breathing thing or issue has left me feeling a bit angry, cynical and sad. Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2010 at Media Relations

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Utah Daily Lays Off 43 Percent of Staff - What Will Be The Future At The Deseret News?

Utah Daily Lays Off 43 Percent of Staff. Fifty-seven full-time and 28 part-time staff are gone. Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2010 at Media Relations

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www.Examiner.com, A Salt Lake News Site With More Than 60 Local "Examiners." Are They "Reporters?"

Some people you should get to know if you're in PR. On www.examiner.com, in the Salt Lake City section, there are a number of news beats, including Paranormal, Parenting, Horror Movies, Politics, Business, etc. There are a total of more... Continue reading

Posted Aug 12, 2010 at Media Relations

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Funny Headlines - Laugh Away The Heat!

We need more humor to survive a summer Monday. And so, the latest treat from one of my favorite magazines...funny headlines! Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2010 at Media Relations

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Salt TV: High-profile TV News Reporters Launch Utah Online News Network

Eleven high-profile TV anchors and reporters miss their old jobs, so they're going online to get them back. They've created the Salt TV Network. Will they be any competition to their old employers? Only time will tell. Where have they been? Some retired, some were downsized. Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2010 at Media Relations

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Social Media Burnout? New Research.

nielsenwire finds that one of every 4.5 minutes you are online, you spend at least one of those on blogs or with social media. Jeff Bulla's blog. Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2010 at Media Relations

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Newspapers Threaten Legal Action Against Political Blog - More To Come?

Prepare to be legally concerned if you blog about and/or link to online copyrighted material. A group of newspaper publishers have hired legal help to prevent it. One of the online blogs receiving a cease and desist letter was ColoradoPols.com Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2010 at Media Relations

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Mar 15, 2010

Laugh At The News: Funny Headlines

Funny headlines on past Presidents, the solar system, red tape and murder from The Orange County Register, Ethiopian Herald, Libertyville Herald, and The Milford Citizen. With all due credit to The Columbia Journalism Review. Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2010 at Media Relations

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