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AP Story: Steroid Investigation in Florida Among Athletes and Celebrities

Steroids and athletics– it never seems to go away! Yes, it is true– the subject has come up again. The Associated press reported today that there was a steroid bust in Orlando, Florida— which athletes and celebrities are involved. P. David Soares, the District Attorney for Albany County, stated the following for this media release: “I understand that the involvement of athletes and celebrities makes this a sexy story, but I assure you we are Read more…

By Karen, ago

Who do People Really Trust Today? Edelman’s Trust Barometer Has the Answer!

In my blog, I have been focused primarily on sports reputation management and public relations.  But to give you an insight into the field of public relations, there is no better place to start than Edelman. Edelman is one of the leading public relations firms in the United States and is ranked in the top 10 globally.  For the past couple of years, they have conducted their own research and have developed the Edelman Trust Read more…

By Karen, ago

Beckham & LA Galaxy: Just a “Publicity Campaign?”

Living in Los Angeles– you get a feeling of what the sports that are the most talked about. Of course– you got to mention USC, and I guess you can mention the “other school.” 🙂 Then you have the professional sports like the LA Lakers, LA Clippers, LA Kings, and the LA Dodgers. Out of this group– where does the LA Galaxy fall into? Personally– I didn’t even know that LA even had a soccer Read more…

By Karen, ago

Something out of the ordinary: Someone that LOVES to Cook!!!

Being on Jenny Craig has been good in so many ways for me. I have lost nearly 50 lbs since November, and trust me–I have lost weight in the past, and it hasn’t been this easy. Of course I am hungry at times and dream about the good ole’ days when I had… steak… sigh! 🙂 But– I would say that there is something that I miss more. What is it? No– it isn’t carrying Read more…

By Karen, ago

Dilbert & how PR is viewed by him..

One of my favorite comics to read in the morning is Dilbert by Scott Adams. It is classic! This past week however, he seems to have a new target for Dogbert– and it’s public relations! Some of my friends and others that I know think that we are just “spin doctors” or the people that “try to make everything always happy.” Don’t get me wrong– I believe that life is too short to be unhappy– Read more…

By Karen, ago