With police ferocity increasing towards dissenters in Stuttgart, it is becoming clear German interests are determined to silence opposition at any cost. Just how important the Stuttgart 21 hub is to big business and politicians may clearly be indicated by recent actions. When kids are the target of water cannons, is arrogant dogma and PR out of line?
The upcoming release of the spy spoof Red is cause for some anticipation. Academy Award winning actors Morgan Freeman and Ernest Borgnine are even willing to appear on Saturday Night Live to promote the film – it simply has to be good for that to happen. Right? Well maybe. The latest Bruce Willis flick, Red promises laughs, stars, and action if nothing else.
Brian Solis is one of the most respected experts on the social web. The founder of Futureworks PR recently conducted a joint study with Vocus in order to reveal the elements of influence on the web. Everything PR News takes a look at the study, Brian, and the value of being influential.
If you ever wondered if there is a tech world outside Silicon Valley, you might be surprised to know that all the great minds on the Internet do not live in California. A Swedish school called Hyper Island trains the digital pioneers of the future, though so few realize it. Everything PR brings a glimpse of the future of social and digital learning.
Angelgate continues as respected Super Angel Ron Conway condemns other investors nailed in possible conspiracy. Michael Arrington’s allegations ring truer and truer the seemingly. Will the FBI or other agencies get involved?
The Memphis City School district has recently approved a PR contract worth 310,000 US dollars with two D.C.-based marketing companies. The contract has the potential of a crisis, as the MCS has been criticized for spending taxpayer money to chauffeur the deputy superintendent around, creating potential for an even bigger PR problem.
Just when the congregation of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church could use divine guidance, Bishop Eddie Long is emmersed in scandal. According to the news from Atlanta, two congregation members accuse Long of using his position to get sexual favors. Long’s attorneys deny the allegations, but regardless Long’s ministry will suffer a long and hard PR battle even if the allegations are false.
ProBlogger just turned 6 and Darren Rowse’s industry changing vision is going stronger than ever. Everything PR News wishes Darren and ProBlogger many happy returns. We should all return to the storehouses of knowledge from whence we first learned – remember the principles that can make us all great. Long live blogs.
Goldman Sachs is being sued by three former employees claiming the investment bank systematically discriminates against women, paying them less then men, promoting them less often and even not taking a strong stand against sexual harassment. This new wave of bad publicity comes after a prior series of PR blunders Goldman Sachs has experienced.
World tourism is one of the 5 largest industries in the world when all is considered. For many countries travel and tourism are really the life’s blood of prosperity and economies. Greece, among many others, is a prime example of how governments may not be using resources to promote the right kinds of businesses for growth. Like SME’s in the US, the real Greek proprietors may be all but forgotten.
