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 …
What makes America great?
Almost any citizen can run for President! The 2020 Presidential Election is no exception as host to a slew of interesting new and well-known Democrats. Presidential candidates who have previously graced the political scene and relative unknowns are employing both social and traditional media communication in branding themselves and their campaigns. Photo Courtesy of Monroe County Democratic Party Among the …
“Being (Your) Best” in the Media
Countless media encounters have schooled First Lady Melania Trump on the value of staying on message. It’s difficult in an intense media environment, but she’s learning to play the game. Photo of Melania Trump and a baby/Courtesy of AOL.com According to the New York Times, her tightly controlled “Be Best” tour through three states showed that Mrs. Trump has developed …
Social Media Matters
Some public figures apparently love to hear the sound of their own voices … on Twitter! And often tweet without thinking or media coaching. Once again, a public figure is facing backlash after tweeting. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked courts to hold Elon Musk in contempt of a settlement ruling imposed in August of last year for fraud …
Nike just did it!
There was no bad news for Nike at Sunday night’s Oscars! It had been a bad week for the shoemaker after top NBA draft prospect Duke’s Zion Williamson’s Nike shoe had fallen apart less than a minute into the game, resulting in a mild injury. But at the Oscars, Nike diverted attention from Mr. Williamson’s mishap by bridging to more …
And the Winner is …
There are times when we can’t help but smirk at obvious communication blunders made by celebrities and other public figures. Then there are also times when they manage to get it just right. Such was the case with both Drake, during his Grammy acceptance speech for best rap song, “God’s Plan,” and Glenn Close, as she accepted her Golden Globe for …
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 …
What, No Media Training?
Deer in headlights was one take-away from the Democrats rebuttal to President Trump’s border wall plea. Speaker of the House and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer fit that bill. Why weren’t these leaders coached to look at the other when s/he was speaking? Preferably with a smile and an occasional nod to add endorsement …