After 15 years in the PR biz, jobs in both agencies and in non-profit communications, it's no secret that public relation professionals must have a variety of skills. This is especially true in the non-profit industry and smaller organizations. Sometimes I feel as though I'm a "Jill of all trades, master of none." I know … Continue reading Jill of all Trades, Master of None
We’ve come a long way, Baby
This is a screen shot of the first website I managed...in 1999. It is also this organization's first website. The first thing I noticed about this site is my use of the font Comic Sans. For you non-creative people, Comic Sans has become a joke around the industry, mortified designers and even inspired a Ban … Continue reading We’ve come a long way, Baby
Crisis communications
This first appeared on the Kansas Credit Union Association website. The post addresses credit unions specifically, but is good reference for any organization. On the heels of September’s National Preparedness Month, it’s a good time to visit crisis communication and how your credit union can prepare for a crisis. You never really know how your … Continue reading Crisis communications
It’s 2014…
Yes, please. (from swiss-miss.com)
Surrender the mommy wars
Recently, Dr. Phil aired a show titled "The Debate that Never Dies" about the constant dispute between stay-at-home moms (SAHM) and working moms. Really? Why is this still a debate? According to Dr. Phil's blog, one of his guests, a SAHM, said something like (paraphrased) 'If a woman can't stay home with her children, she … Continue reading Surrender the mommy wars
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