Is Social Media Ruining Everything?
Not too long ago there was a magazine cover story titled “Is Facebook Making us Lonely?.” There are countless articles and blogs debating whether or not social media makes for worse parenting, friendships and family relationships. I’ve mostly poo-pooed those theories, maintaining that it’s up to an individual to balance his/her life appropriately with online and offline activities. Technology is there to make our lives better. The smart person understands that and uses technology and tools such as social media to their advantage, not to their…
Olympic Dreamin’
I’m obsessed with the Olympics. Ever since I was a kid (and there were only 3 channels) I become a fan of every sport in the Olympics, wanting to watch nothing but that. Even today, when I have 500 channels and a DVR, the only thing on TV for me during these two weeks is the Olympics. I had the privilege of being in Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympics and, being young and without children at the time, I took great advantage…
Let the Awards Season Begin
It’s official – the 2009 Hollywood awards season has begun! As evidenced by the glitz and glamour of Sunday night’s Golden Globes, films like “Slumdog Millionaire” and actors like Kate Winslet started raking in the awards. As we anticipate the upcoming Oscar nominations, to be announced on January 22nd, we have decided to take a look back at the past year in the world of PR and marketing. Drumroll please as we announce some of the best – and worst – of what 2008 had to offer!…
