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One of my favorite idiomatic expressions before offering a point of view is “here’s my two cents worth.”  For me, it’s a self-effacing way to offer up ideas and suggestions without sounding overly authoritative.
I was told by a regular reader last week that she often wants to add a comment, but is reluctant to do so for fear […]

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  Betsy Plank   
Today is a sad day for public relations.  Betsy Plank, 86, died peacefully at her Chicago home this morning. 
I first met Betsy at a PRSA conference 40 years ago, and she “adopted” me when I moved to Chicago 23 years ago.  We communicated regularly via old-fashioned technology — letters and faxes.  Even towards […]

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   Brittany Stidham 
Lindsey + Asp, the student-run PR agency at the University of Oklahoma, indirectly honored me by naming an award after this blog.  The award is presented to “an aspiring public relations professional who is multi-dimensional and has demonstrated a commitment and desire to teach others.”
Recipient of the first Culpwrit Award is Brittany Stidham, who just […]

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Q.  During your remarks at the Hoosier PRSA meeting, you mentioned expectations of Millennials and how some managers and GenY employees have difficulty bridging the generational gap.  I was just offered an agency internship and would like to know more about how to manage my expectations and those of my supervisors. 
A.  You’re already on your way […]

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My visit to Indianapolis yesterday confirmed why I’m still enjoying the profession of public relations after 35 years.
Humbled by the lofty promise of the Hoosier PRSA luncheon program title, ”An Industry Thought Leader Comes Home,” I was peppered with questions by a future leader of the profession, chapter president Jamaison Schuler.
It was a homecoming on many levels, beginning with the […]

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By Angela Solomon
TOKYO–Public relations is all about having a unique message or selling point that makes you stand out.
So, while my friends are spending spring break in typical warm-weather destinations, I’ve been in Tokyo meeting with local communications professionals, experiencing Japanese culture firsthand, and learning about international public relations in one of the most fascinating […]

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    Jean Palmer Heck   
Too many hiring managers avoid giving direct feedback to job prospects, citing busy schedules but most are simply reluctant to deliver “bad news.”  This frustrating reality is why I agreed to help former colleague Jean Palmer Heck with her timely new book, Tough Talks in Tough Times: What Bosses Need to Know to […]

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Arguably, there are four premier awards events saluting the work and leaders of public relations.  The first of the 2010 honoring season events was PR Week’s large black-tie party in New York last Thursday.  Next up will be Paul Holmes’ SABRE Awards, then PRSA’s Silver Anvils and annual conference awards, and Arthur Page’s Hall of Fame […]

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Culpwrit Readers:
Thank you for generating more than a million hits to this blog during the past year.  Your regular visits and comments keep me motivated.
Matt Lash’s post about his 9-month job search scored a one-day record 8,931 hits on August 24, while daily hits for the year average more than 5,000 and unique visitors reached 60,000.
Here are […]

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I’m amazed when I hear stories about how people potentially affect their careers via online indiscretions.  I’m also impressed with how many people positively impact their job searches thanks to their online presence. 
In past posts, I’ve urged readers to fully engage in social media, but remain vigilant about the need to project an appropriate personal […]

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