Inspired by the women they watched on television was a theme at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. Saturday Night Live comedian Kate McKinnon gave an emotional introduction of Ellen DeGeneres who was to accept this year’s Carol Burnett Award for Achievement in Television. Photo courtesy of LesbianNews.com “In 1997, when Ellen’s sitcom was at the height of its popularity, …
Sportsmanship & Sponsorship
Sportsmanship means being gracious both in victory and in defeat. “I’ve worked really, really hard for this moment … this year has been a dream come true,” commented 19-year-old new Canadian tennis star, Bianca Andreescu after winning her first grand slam title in the final match of the U.S. Open in New York, 6-3, 7-5. She complimented her opponent, Serena …
Can Your Clients Do This?
Democratic Presidential hopefuls took the stage to distinguish themselves from the crowd. They fought for fame while attempting to shame the opposition. And the media was ready for them. Senator Elizabeth Warren Of Massachusetts Congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas Public Relations must make sure their clients are Ready to meet the media to keep good relations with both the …
A Deer in Headlights
Bless you, Mr. Biden for deciding to run for President! As an old-time hands-on, “press the flesh and kiss the babes” politician, you must get media coaching. It’s a brave, new media world out here where every utterance and Tweet is diagnosed either for or against you. Your opponent is shrewd and cunning. He chips away at democracy daily on …
Doing Well by Doing Good
Benjamin Franklin first penned the phrase, “Do well by doing good.” And that is exactly what Sesame Street, a non-profit, pre-school television show, is doing once again. Now in its 50th year, the show has created a character with autism, Julia. And, a family for her, too. Julia and her brother, Sam, celebrated National Siblings Day during the Autism Acceptance …
Not #MeToo
The embattled and embittered American male is fighting back in protest to Gillette’s newest commercial. “We Believe: The Best Men Can Be” tackles issues of toxic masculinity and sexual harassment in the age of the #MeToo movement. Photo Courtesy of CNN.com The controversial advertisement has elicited a flurry of mixed responses. From users on Twitter praising the company for encouraging …
The Battle for Credibility
Presidential Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders further jeopardized her credibility with the news media by responding defensively when caught in a lie. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, and apologizing, Ms. Sanders chose to attack the reporters along with their credibility. “Frankly, I think my credibility is probably higher than the media’s … I think that if you spent a little bit more …
In the Public Eye
It’s often said, the camera doesn’t lie. Nor or does it blink. The same can be said of social media. Recently Mrs. Louise Linton Mnuchin, the new since-June wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin documented her posh summer lifestyle in Italy and France publicly on Instagram, complete with a parade of designer tags…”#TomFord,” “#Valenrinorockstudheels,” and #HermesScarf.” However, a brand spokesperson …
Not what you say, but how you say it!
“It’s often not what you say, but how you say it.” Look for yourself. The words in this PSA were reflective and respectful, but Johnny Depp’s and actress wife, Amber Heard’s deadpan delivery was not. In it, they used the medium to show true disdain for Australians and their laws. Video Courtesy The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water …
When the Media Makes the Mistakes
Recently, the magazine publications of Adweek and Glamour used the power of the press without permission. Adweek featured actress Kerry Washington on its April 2016 cover with her skin lightened and her face photo-shopped. Glamour implied that comedian Amy Schumer is plus size by including her name with actress Melissa McCarthy, singer Adele, and plus-size model Ashley Graham on its …