The “Redskins,” Washington DC’s NFL team has been in existence for almost a century. And now some in the media are refusing to use the term, citing a racial slur against Native Americans. Here, the media is more than the messenger. The journalists are playing the role of conscience-minding mentor, who can make the choice of the words they use, …
Hats Off … to a very Ready John Putnam
Watch the segment here. Recent client, Putnam Accessory Group/Chuck Originals’ John Putnam gave a “textbook” performance on the KTLA Morning News, hosted by Mark Kriski and Frank Buckley . “You can’t hate a guy who makes hats,” he began. As seen here, Mr. Putnam avoided the biggest mistake most executives make of not naming the brand! He branded perfectly, both …
Fore…
“Fore” is the warning shout golfers use when there is a chance that a wild ball may hit other players or spectators. NBC’s Golf Channel hit fans and players alike with a shout heard ’round the Twittersphere: The tweet landed them in the rough. The Golf Channel’s hasty retraction … “Our earlier tweet was inappropriate. The intent was to celebrate …