Like many marketing and public relations professionals, writing a book has been on my “bucket list” for most of my career. I actually started writing three or four books over the years, but I didn’t get much past outlining potential chapters and perhaps a few pages of random thoughts. After opening a gourmet coffee store…… Continue reading Increasing Business Acumen: A Career Imperative
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Top Posts of 2014 Focus on Careers, Branding
As I approach the ninth year of this blog, it’s time again to look back at the most widely read posts of the past year. In 2014, top topics shifted from job search tips to how to enhance a personal brand, expand your network and succeed in a new job. While many are seeking their next career…… Continue reading Top Posts of 2014 Focus on Careers, Branding
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jack Koten
The life of public relations legend Jack Koten was celebrated by family and friends last Saturday at a memorial service on the campus of his beloved alma mater, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Jack, who passed away in early January, was a friend and mentor to many, including me. Jack was a visionary leader in the…… Continue reading Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jack Koten
Not The Vacation I Planned, But Still Educational
Little did I know when we escaped Chicago before the polar vortex hit last week that our cruise of the Western Caribbean would turn into a mini-case study of good communication and crisis management. No, the engine on the Seven Seas Navigator still works as do our toilets. What isn’t working is the weather. I’m not writing this…… Continue reading Not The Vacation I Planned, But Still Educational
Tweet Flap Reminds Us To Think Before Tweeting
This past weekend’s Internet frenzy around an ignorant tweet by an alleged PR professional is a wake up call to pay more attention to our social media manners. In case you missed the flap, Justine Sacco was on a layover in London en route to South Africa when she posted an offensive tweet. While she was…… Continue reading Tweet Flap Reminds Us To Think Before Tweeting
4 Tips for PR Pros Working With Journalists
Last week, BPRS (Black Public Relations Society of Chicago) and NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) hosted a panel entitled “The Ties That Bind” addressing the ever-relevant topic of how journalists and PR professionals can best work together. In an inspired move, the panel was comprised entirely of speakers who had worked in both…… Continue reading 4 Tips for PR Pros Working With Journalists
Passing of a Legend: Dan Edelman, 92
Public Relations lost one of its greatest advocates and innovators today with the passing of Daniel J. Edelman. Dan was a civic leader and patriarch of the Chicago PR community, and he laid the foundation for what would become the largest public relations firm in the world. Dan moved to the Windy City from New York…… Continue reading Passing of a Legend: Dan Edelman, 92
Culpwrit RSS Feed Now Active
Thanks to the readers who noted that the RSS feed for this blog wasn’t working properly. That problem allegedly has been fixed so readers can now more easily follow our regular posts. For those not familiar with how RSS feeds work, About.com provides an excellent explanation.
The Speech I Was Going to Give
It’s the annual awards season for the public relations profession, and Chicago PRSA put on an impressive show last night. I was enjoying the rapid-fire recognition of so many creative PR campaigns that when it came time to accept the Professional of the Year award, I significantly edited my planned remarks so we could get…… Continue reading The Speech I Was Going to Give
Top 10 Job Search Networking Tips for the Holidays
In recent days, I’ve heard from a couple of job seekers who said they’re suspending their search efforts until January. Indeed, many agency and corporate executives are winding down for the year and most will be traveling or taking time off during the next two weeks. But this isn’t the time to slow down your job…… Continue reading Top 10 Job Search Networking Tips for the Holidays