Though ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner is the limelight star right now, let us not forget a few notable others who committed social media faux pas that handicapped their images and careers. Gilbert Gottfried, Larry Johnson, and Ashley Payne, among others, made mashable.com’s
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Jokes Are Risky – Even With the Dalai Lama. Just Ask Karl Stefanovic
As media and communication coaches, we often warn that telling a joke in a presentation or interview is like a forward pass in (American) football – there are only three possible outcomes, and two of them are bad! Read more
LEADERSHIP AND CONTROL IN A COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Scott Van Camp, editor of PR News, recently posted a blog by a former Bausch + Lomb communications executive on empowering line communications staff by ceding control of some communications to them. Read more
Ten-Hut! There’s a Soldier on Board…
Apparently, Delta did not at first hear that announcement. This week, news (via YouTube) broke that soldiers returning from Afghanistan and other deployments were charged for bags when checking in on Delta airlines – up to $200 for their fourth bag. Read more
A Tale of Two Crises
Rep. Anthony Weiner’s social media and telephone sexual innuendo escapades were the major news issue on Monday, and remain in the headlines today. It’s one more example of public officials behaving badly, lying about their behavior and thinking that somehow in the “gotcha” world, no one will find out. Read more
Oprah’s Lessons Live On
Before ending last week after 25 years on the air, Oprah’s talk show made celebrity and newsmaker interviews a staple of afternoon TV fare. Her high-profile show not only provided entertainment and information to millions of viewers; it also offers up a number of stark lessons on preparing for an interview.
What Makes a Leader
May-June produces the annual crop of graduations speeches. I had the pleasure to listen to former President Clinton at the New York University graduation at Yankee Stadium on May 18th. Clinton, as always is interesting and provocative. Read more
Remembering Mark Haines: When Tough and Tenacious is Appreciated
This week, the business and media world lost a witty, insightful and valued professional, the original anchor of CNBC’s popular program Squawk Box, Mark Haines, who passed away at his home in New Jersey. Read more
Leaders behaving badly
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Arnold Schwarzenegger are the latest examples of what Time Magazine calls “men behaving badly.”
Men behaving badly isn’t just confined to the sex accusations. The litany of sins and crimes that we read about also includes insider trading, fraud and more. Read more
Old Lessons Live On In New YouTube Brand Channels
Mashable blogger Todd Wasserman’s recent listing of five successful branded social media video channels just goes to show that the more things change, the more they remain the same.
The technology, media platform, and type of consumer interaction in social media may be relatively new by traditional marketing and advertising industry standards. Read more