Facebook User Banned for Friendliness
Facebook user and middle school teacher John VanPelt was blocked from using the site. A rather active user, VanPelt accepted all his friend requests and commented often on the profiles of others. But Facebook...
Category: PR News
Crisis PR: Memphis Homeless People Swept Up
Memphis has had its share of troubles these last few years, and the economic situation certainly did not make it any better. But, the city leaders never saw fit to sweep the homeless from their streets before. News from Memphis brings to mind the movie Rambo, and the herding of “undesirables” past the city limits sign.
Luxury Brand PR: Chanel N°5, Always a Romantic Story
Chanel N°5 commercial 2009, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet; featuring Audrey Tautou and Travis Davenport traveling with the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul; accompanied by Billie Holiday’s »I’m a Fool to Want You«, is the best fashion and beauty commercial of the year.
FTC Updates Guidelines for Blogger Product Endorsements
The FTC has updated its guidelines for marketing testimonials, affecting bloggers and celebrity endorsers. How will this affect social media?
Holiday Express Joins Articulon for Christmas Carnival
Articulon will be handling publicity for the Holiday Express 3rd annual event this year. They will be providing their services as agency of record for the December festival.
Lynn Tilton, Wall Street’s Last American Hero
Wall Street may need a savior rather than a hero, but these days we will all take even a hero. Lynn Tilton made her millions the old fashioned way, by building rather than tearing down. Her latest innovation? The Stila 4.0 super makeup case – multi-media salon.
Groupon, the Pulse of Digital Collective Bargaining
Groupon garners another $30 million in investment without even begging, and it is no wonder, the company has felt the pulse of digital collective bargaining. It remains to be seen how the big online players like Amazon will react. Groupon’s stock will be better evaluated after this round of funding, news, and the holiday season sink in.
PR Couture: Providing Resources and Ridding Stereotypes
PR Couture features everything PR in fashion and seeks to promote fashion in a positive light while providing tools for people in the industry.
PR Boost for Dolph Lundgren – Ambasador for Marbella
This PR boost was a necessity for Dolph Lundgren, whose fame declined in the past years. Dolph’s previous PR efforts are outdated, poorly crafted and careless.
Gordon Ramsay’s “F” Class, Absofuckinglutely Michelin Starred
Gordon Ramsay’s ascension is in decline, with a Big Apple flop and even more blunders. His fall from Olympus all boils down to his attitude towards his fans, colleagues and friends.
