Tag Archives: public relations

Framing versus spin

Choosing a frame and developing a strategy for its presentation is the heart of public relations. As a practitioner, aligning yourself with clients whose framing aligns with your beliefs and values is the soul of a successful PR consultancy. Continue reading

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Twitter chats – #askdrstu launching Nov. 24, 2009

Whether you’re an astronomy buff or neophyte, you’re guaranteed to learn something by participating in the #askdrstu chats. Continue reading

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Out-Smarts and No Spin PR: colleagues, friends, strategic partners

At lunch with Mhairi Petrovic of Out-Smarts on Tuesday, we decided to form a strategic partnership between our two companies. It has, I think, been obvious to both Mhairi and me since we first met in February of this year … Continue reading

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Public affairs and public relations – an earnest assessment

Came across this delightfully earnest dissertation by Ulla Bartsch on the difference between public affairs and public relations at Beyond the Spin. I too, remember wondering at how few marcomms clients we had when I first joined the Toronto office … Continue reading

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