Without a newspaper, will Chicagoans become illiterate?

By Len Gutman on March 31st, 2009 In Media

Today came the news that Sun-Times Media Group, the parent of the Chicago Sun-Times and more than 60 other papers and web sites, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a press release, the company’s chairman said it filed for bankruptcy because “the significant downturn in the [...]

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Meghan McCain blogs and tweets away attacks

By Angelo Fernando on March 30th, 2009 In People

Meghan’s doing it again, firing from the hip, taking on her critics. Two weeks ago she told her critics what she thought of them. A direct shot at Laura Ingrham. Before that, she ruffled feathers in the GOP with an Ann Coulter attack. Going by the comments, she’s the lightening rod of the party. That’s [...]

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Staying Happy in Tempe – sources needed

By Charlotte Shaff on March 27th, 2009 In Pitching

Colleen Sparks is looking for sources who live and/or work in Tempe to talk about ways to cope with stress and become happier in our weak economy for a story for The Tempe Republic. Psychiatrists, psychologists, life coaches, hypnotherapists, authors who have written books about stress, yoga teachers, professors, personal trainers and anyone else who [...]

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Education Careers: Is There Life After PR?

By Linda VandeVrede on March 26th, 2009 In Advice, People, Professional Development

Is there life after a career in PR?  I’ve spent the last 6 months talking to people who have enhanced their career, or transitioned from a career, in public relations to teaching.  Here’s what I’ve learned.
If you want to teach at the university level, you will probably need a Ph.D., and the flexibility to travel [...]

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Deals are hot now. Does your client have one?

By Charlotte Shaff on March 25th, 2009 In Media

If your client has a great deal or event, send the basic info (Who, What, When, Where, Website, Price) to Catherine Holland at KTVK Ch 3 for a new blog addition called “Cheap and Free” on azfamily.com.
**Tip: So she can easily find the deals, put “CHEAP AND FREE” in the subject line.

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Scottsdale Job Network says grab hold of your career

By Len Gutman on March 25th, 2009 In Professional Development

The Scottsdale Job Network, a non-profit organization providing job transition training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers, is holding a free panel discussion on March 30 dubbed “Grab Hold of Your Career in Tough Times.”
The event will be at Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library, with networking from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the [...]

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