CommCore Blog and News

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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Projecting Leadership in 2013: A Communications Challenge

January 2, 2013 by Amy Doman

We would bet that a New Year’s resolution for any senior executive is to be a better leader in 2013.  A recent survey by the Center for Talent Innovation provides some hard research that the measure of leadership is more than the results from on-the-job performance – it’s also the appearance of leadership, or what can be called “Executive Presence.” Read more

New Business and Account Management Position – CommCore New York

December 10, 2012 by Amy Doman

New Business and Account Management Position 

CommCore New York Office

Responsibilities:

·      Executing new business development efforts (generating leads, pitching, material development)

·      Managing accounts for both new and existing clients

·      Involvement in marketing and PR efforts for the firm

Qualification Skills:

CommCore is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated candidate with five years of experience in communications (i.e.

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Lessons From a Prank Gone Horribly Awry

December 7, 2012 by Amy Doman

Besides morality and ethics, we at CommCore believe the tragic sudden death and apparent suicide of London hospital nurse Jacintha Saldanha contains lessons about communication that are almost too numerous to list. Read more

The NFL’s Evolving Player-Suicide Crisis

December 4, 2012 by Amy Doman

 

This weekend’s tragic murder suicide by Kansas City Chiefs football player Jovan Belcher underscores several linked issues that are increasingly relevant to the National Football League as a whole:

 

·         As the 4^thsuicide among NFL players this year, and the 6^th in the past two years, it’s clear the NFL has a growing problem with guns and violence on its hands.

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How to calm the “yips”

November 16, 2012 by Amy Doman

The recent win by golfer Charlie Beljan in a PGA to tour event which qualified him for the full tour received extra notice because Beljan spent a night in the hospital between rounds to deal with the extreme anxiety he was experiencing on the course.

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“Spirited” Marketing

November 16, 2012 by Amy Doman

Spirit Airlines sent me this email coupon today playing off the controversyinvolving David Petraeus, General John Allen and others.

Wow. You would think that only a few months removed from their firestorm over refusing a refund to a dying veteran, Spirit would hold the line on this type of promotion. 

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Will Tesla Motors keep their customers plugged in?

November 15, 2012 by Amy Doman

 Motor Trend just named the Tesla-S  “Car of the Year“…one of the most coveted prizes in the auto industry.  What makes this interesting is that Tesla is the first all-electric car to win the award and the first unanimous choice for this yearly honor.

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Administrative Assistant Position Available – Washington DC Office

November 12, 2012 by Amy Doman

CommCore is seeking a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant to support the executive team and professional staff members.

The ideal candidate must be: extremely detail oriented; possess strong time management and organizational skills, able to multitask in a rapidly moving environment, and team player with initiative and energy. 

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Super Storm Sandy, the Web and Travel Web Sites

October 31, 2012 by Amy Doman

Hurricane Sandy has wreaked havoc on all aspects of life in the North East.  Everyone at CommCore is safe, although we all know someone with significant property damage.

One interesting measure of the storm and social media is how business-like and fact-based transportation companies – airlines, trains and buses — have been in their communications. Read more