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Comment on A PR Professor’s Thoughts – What’s Next for PR as a Profession? by Michael Shmarak

Michael Shmarak — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:38:24 +0000

Hi Howie–

First off, thanks for the read and response. I used to use IDG a lot when I had clients who needed analyst reports…one of the things the professor and I have talked about is how poor of a job many agencies do in teaching junior people the intricacies of the business. When I have junior people and I want them to pitch a story, I role play each and every time. I cannot tell you how rare that is in this day and age. The other thing that bothers us is how social media has dumbed down the English language. Abbreviations are good for certain things, but not in professional communications. I see instant language in professional communications and I want to scream. Do you have a lot of junior people on your team? How do you handle them?

Many thanks–

Michael Shmarak
Sidney Maxwell Public Relations

Comment on A PR Professor’s Thoughts – What’s Next for PR as a Profession? by Howie Sholkin

Howie Sholkin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:59:58 +0000

I find young pros do struggle with telling a story and providing context. There seems to be an assumption that everyone reading an item has the same understanding as the writer. Layered on top of this is an issue that as young pros they may not have a solid understanding for whom they’re writing. I sense more value is placed on being able to work quickly and push out information rather than knowing more about the recipients and taking time to write for them.

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Comment on When “process” overtakes “people,” reputations suffer by Michael Shmarak

Michael Shmarak — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:24:24 +0000

We have been having problems with getting our sites to load on iPhones / iPads and using Opera. Our tech guys are on it and we should have an answer for you soon.
Thanks for your comment and reading SMartPR.

- SMPR Team

Comment on When “process” overtakes “people,” reputations suffer by draw people

draw people — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:16:36 +0000

Aspect of your post wouldn’t load on the iPhone for me, is it posted any in which different?

Comment on Should Media Outlets Come Under Same Scrutiny for “False PR?” by Michael Shmarak

Michael Shmarak — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:16:51 +0000

Hi there, we are currently looking into the problem, it could be a WordPress issue.
We will keep you posted with any updates, thanks for visiting SMartPR.
Michael

Comment on Should Media Outlets Come Under Same Scrutiny for “False PR?” by Michael Shmarak

Michael Shmarak — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:15:51 +0000

Hi Deirdre, My tech guys are looking into this. Hopefully we’ll get it figured out soon, we don’t have an iPad we can test it out on at this time.
Thanks for the visit.
Michael

Comment on New Business = New Questions = New Opportunity by Michael Shmarak

Michael Shmarak — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:42:33 +0000

thanks for your note; I think this is a WordPress issue, but my tech guys are looking into this.

Thanks for your interest.

Michael

Comment on Should Media Outlets Come Under Same Scrutiny for “False PR?” by Barrett Mesecher

Barrett Mesecher — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:38:58 +0000

Hi there! Is it OK if I go a bit off topic? I am trying to read your website on my Macbook but it doesn’t display properly, do you have any suggestions? Cheers! Kandy

Comment on Should Media Outlets Come Under Same Scrutiny for “False PR?” by Liliana Marine

Liliana Marine — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:40:49 +0000

Yo! Is it alright that I go a bit off topic? I am trying to view your site on my iPad but it doesn’t display properly, any suggestions? Thanks for the help I hope! Deirdre