Seeing through the media bias

I just came from a really great conversation with journalist/friend John Boyanoski, a writer for the Upstate’s Community Journals (covering Greenville, Anderson and Spartanburg, S.C.).  With it being Election Day and all, the conversation took on a political tone.
But what I found so invigorating about my talk with John, was how we were able to [...]

Palmetto PR Diva Dish – Amy Bomar, president of Bomar Marketing Solutions

After reviewing Amy’s profile, I think there is one general traits professionals in the public relations and marketing industry seem to have in common. And that is the fact that we love to be busy, meet deadlines and have action-packed days. Read on to learn more about Amy Bomar, president of Bomar Marketing [...]

How to succeed in business..and still have a life – IPA PRSA teleseminar – Nov. 19

Just a heads up on an upcoming IPA (Independent Practitioners Alliance) teleseminar hosted by PRSA…
Titled “How to succeed in business and still have a life,” the teleseminar will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
If there is any interest among practitioners in the Greenville area to attend in a [...]

Successfully pitched a blogger – share your stories!

Even though Liza and I have been blogging since March, I haven’t had many opportunities to pitch a blogger myself. Well, I got the perfect chance last week when I was working on a project for the German American Chamber of Commerce South.
They are hosting the 11th annual Bierfest this Friday at [...]

A little customer service goes a long way – update

To everyone who followed my customer service saga yesterday with the local hospital system, I wanted to provide you an update.
After I blogged about my experience, I looked up the customer service contact number at the hospital. I called, and the nice lady on the phone gave me her e-mail address to send in [...]

A little customer service goes a long way

Just a little vent to start off our week….
Last night, I had to spend the night in the hospital with my two year old son, so he could be tested for sleep apnea. Now, unless you’re having a baby, which is probably one of the most glorious experiences you’ll ever have inside a hospital, [...]

Do ‘pay for performance’ pricing models work?

Recently, GSABusiness covered public relations and advertising in a down economy in their regular podcast, “What’s All the Hype?” Publisher Francis Allgood interviewed Marsha Friedman of Event Management Services in Tampa, Fla. about how companies can maximize publicity opportunities when the economy is in a funk.
You can listen to the podcast here (it’s not [...]

Run your own race

Last week, seven independent practitioners met in Greenville, S.C. to attend a virtual conference hosted by PRSA’s Independent Practitioners Association.  The conference was nearly four hours long but included some good advice from professionals who not only have been very successful in running their own firms, but who have experience being part of a larger [...]

Firefly Vodka Takes S.C. by WOM

Y’all know I’m a sucker for anything made, invented or grown locally (and yes, I did start this post with a y’all – I DO live in South Carolina, thank you very much!).
The latest local product to grab my attention is Firefly Vodka, a brand of distilled spirits made right off the coast [...]

SC PRSA – Upstate Region to Host Networking Event

If work or play happen to bring you to the sunny Upstate of South Carolina next week, or if you’re just one of the lucky ones who are fortunate enough to live in this part of the world, then please plan to attend the S.C. PRSA-Upstate region networking event on Tuesday, July 15, from 6 [...]