GD looking for communications manager

By Len Gutman on April 30th, 2009 In Jobs

There’s a mid-level communications job open over at General Dynamics in Scottsdale if you’re interested and qualified. I used to do a lot of freelance work over there and it’s a great company doing interesting work. Not to mention the people are great as well.
The position is a Communications Manager, responsible for key message development, [...]

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Beware phishing scams on Facebook

By Linda VandeVrede on April 30th, 2009 In Social Media

There’s a new attack on Facebook that comes in the form of a friend sending you a message, “Look at this!”  Do not click on the link.   For more info on the scam, read about it here in TechCrunch. 
Two other Facebook tips — I change my password frequently, and I do not put my birthdate [...]

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Lipstick comes late on this pig

By Len Gutman on April 28th, 2009 In Hype!

I’m sure some of you could care less about the swine flu crisis, but wouldn’t you know it I have plans to travel to Mexico in June so the potential pandemic directly effects my travel plans. We are booked on a Carnival cruise with three ports of call along the famed Mexican Riviera, and of [...]

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Lavidge live streaming foosball tourney

By Len Gutman on April 27th, 2009 In Agencies

Either the folks at Lavidge have way too much time on their hands or they’re serious about showing off their social media skills. Either way, you might want to check in online to see the action for yourself.
The tournament is streaming live for one hour each day this week and you can follow the progress [...]

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Notes from PRSA Western District Conference

By Charlotte Shaff on April 24th, 2009 In Professional Development

I wasn’t able to attend the PRSA Western District Conference, so Chris Chesrown, a fellow member of Phoenix PRSA and our Western District Representative, sent me some notes from the event that I could share with readers of the blog:
Engage – if there’s one idea that has emerged in every workshop today at the PRSA Western [...]

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Spread the Word: PR is Not Sales Support

By Linda VandeVrede on April 23rd, 2009 In Advice, Best Practices

Does PR have a case of mistaken identity?
At a recent networking event, I was asked if there were any PR firms that would guarantee coverage to increase sales. The person asking was looking for a freelancer who could promise great publicity at the modest fee of $500 a month.
Let me shout it far and wide [...]

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