CommCore Blog and News

Buzzwords Kill!

February 7, 2013 by Amy Doman

A self-proclaimed British “best PR agency you have never heard of,” Twelve Thirty Eight in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, has published its 2013 survey of PR buzzwords journalists hate most.

Granting that it’s compiled by and for Brits, we will allow for some loss in translation. Read more

NFL Should Throw a Penalty Flag at Its Crisis Response

February 4, 2013 by Amy Doman

So, let’s get this straight: a packed New Orleans Superdome, billions watching on  TV during a 34 minute blackout and no one from the NFL either says anything to the crowd, goes on TV or does an interview with CBS? 

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Hizzoner, Ed Koch

February 1, 2013 by Amy Doman

The passing of former Mayor Ed Koch gives us a second shot this week to comment on how different public figures handled the media.

Earlier this week we discussed the skills (sic) of San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Hey Coach…Any Questions?

January 30, 2013 by Amy Doman

We’re not sure how many more interviews we can read or watch leading up to the Super bowl because it’s hard to get anyone to actually answer the questions.  However Coach Jim Harbaugh takes the non-response to a new art form.

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The Big Bangs Theory

January 24, 2013 by Amy Doman

We acknowledge that at this week’s Inaugural events in Washington predictable attention was paid to the famous designer gowns and hairstyles worn by women at all the events, and particularly at the star-studded balls.    Read more

Is it Live or is it Memorex (21st Century version)

January 22, 2013 by Amy Doman

 

The subtext of Washington Post reporter Monica Hesse’s important story last week about the almost surreal “hoax” involving Notre Dame football star Manti T’eo should serve as the latest – and perhaps most direct – warning yet to professional communicators about the double-edged sword that is the Internet.

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How to Use Storytelling as a Leadership Tool

January 18, 2013 by Amy Doman

Check out this great article in Forbes about the many useful ways to use storytelling as a strategic leadership tool.  As a coach, I strongly agree with the concepts and see the realization of storytelling’s great value in many critical professional situations.

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Is “I’m Sorry” Ever Enough?

January 17, 2013 by Amy Doman

Seeing Oprah and Lance Armstrong together reminds us that the latest celebrity apology tour is now underway.  Despite the overwhelmingly negative response to his actions, the real question is: what’s the long term prognosis for Lance Armstrong’s resurrection?

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Dan Edelman: A true pioneer, an enduring partner and a truly inspiring example

January 16, 2013 by Amy Doman

I’ve had the privilege to meet Dan a few times during my years at Edelman-NY and fondly remember those “Dan-o-grams” he’d often send.  It is so sad to hear of the

passing of a legend, one of the “fathers of PR.” 

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Recipe for Success? One person’s tale.

January 15, 2013 by Amy Doman

 

There is no set receipt for success. From experience and all our years of coaching at CommCore, we believe it’s a combination of talent, learning, inspiring teachers and attitude.

I do not make many recommendations for books and must-listen to’s.  

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