Having read your post which raised valid points and having read Mr Byrne’s aggressive response, what comes to mind is that methinks the gentleman doth protest too much!

Mr. Jones … you might find this to be relevant in the context of your assertions – http://tinyurl.com/ydksu24.

David Henderson

Mr Byrne did a good enough job of of outlining how liberties were taken with the facts. It amazes me that you say this blog is not (no caps needed) confrontational. I suggest you check out the recent writings link at the top of this page. There are plenty of examples of Mr. Henderson lashing out at companies and individuals.

I am in no way associated with GlobalPost. I would be interested in knowing your association with Mr. Henderson.

G.J.

With respect, I disagree with you. Henderson’s blog certainly is NOT confrontational. Quite the contrary, it is thought provoking and enlightening.

But your statement about “liberties with the facts” completely lacks basis in accuracy. Curious to know on what you base such a broad brush remark. Can you cite specifics?

I would be interested in knowing your connection with GlobalPost.

M.J.

I have read your post from yesterday, along with Globalpost’s response. As a burgeoning PR professional, it seems like we have a classic case of legitimacy.

I have not read the official post made by Newshour/Globalpost. But your questions are valid. Globalpost is not very well known as of yet. To be honest with you, I had not heard of Globalpost until now. Globalpost’s (rather stern) answer to you, should have been the information contained in the original announcement (if it wasn’t).

Mr. Byrne’s statement of response outlined how they operate and relate to sites like Huffington and O’Reilly. He also laid out many credentials of the freelance reporters that have signed contracts with them, and gave a specific example to you.

The audience of Newshour probably is about as familiar with Globalpost as I was previously, which is to say not at all. Mr. Byre has to realize that Globalpost is not a household name in the news world yet, like some of the publications he mentioned in his response to you. So official releases/announcements need to speak to that.

Had Mr. Byrne and Globalpost realized this, their announcement would have accomplished a duel purpose: 1) given the pertinent information of the newly created alliance between them and Newshour AND, most importantly, 2) given more about who Globalpost is and how they work, thereby lending some legitimacy and “brand knowledge” to the Newshour audience that probably wasn’t familiar with them.

Just my two cents worth.

Jeremy Fischer
http://www.rebirthofpr.com

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