Recent Writing

Caution about Living in the Age of Distraction

Is technology distracting us from the more important things in our lives? Margaret Wheatley warns of troubling trends in our

How to avoid the pre-digital style of news media communications

An infographic from the website, SustainableMan.org, really drives home the reality of the media ... and news media ... today

Best and Worst Times to Post on Social Media

Someone has come up with an infographic of what times of day they believe is most effective for using online

Authentic storytelling is essential for business to captivate audiences

Fortune Magazine senior editor Pattie Sellers joins the chorus that times have changed. Influence of traditional advertising and promotion

How to Manage Crisis Communications in the Digital Era

Crisis communications management in the digital era ... like that of image and reputation management ... is a skillful blend

In a News World, the Rise of Brand Journalism

Intense mandates on hourly billing hamstring many communications firms in the U.S. from embracing new methods. Trend researcher Ines Nadal

“Lockdown” means confined, not safe, secure or protected

Too many harsh words with negative, misleading connotations from law enforcement, prison management, and emergency services are becoming commonplace in

Charlie Brooker’s Anatomy of the Clone-Driven Style of TV News

Watch the style of how TV news is presented, and it's like watching, "Land of the Clones." Television news today

How Penske brought fast support and a good memory worth repeating

At the very core of great image and reputation management is the skill and talent to create authentic memories that

In a crisis situation, it’s necessary and okay to demand media accuracy

Too much is at stake when a crisis hits for the increasing bad behavior of sloppy, sensationalistic reporting and media