For auld lang syne, my dearPosted by Brian Connolly What a year! One noted professor says we made PR history! Well Hell, some of us have never been so insulted. :) Seriously, '07 couldn't have been more fun. In closing out the year, "for auld lang syne," we'd like to thank the following people for their support and participation... and in some cases quiet but steadfast encouragement. Thank you Norah Salazar, Cecilia Cerri, Molly Westrate, Ana Lydia Ochoa, Mark Rose, Bruce Pilgrim, Ivana Kalay, Loucia Isaac, Jack O'Dwyer, Loren Feldman, Ike Pigott, William Sledzik, Jennifer Leggio, CT Moore, Michelle Oshen, John Dodds, Sara Rice, Andrew Bruce Smith, Liz Strauss, John Stodder, James Baar, Byron Reimus, Adam Zand, James Bruni, Matt Gentile, Jeremy Jacobs, Edward O'Meara, Katie Paine, Mark Ragan, Doug Dowie, Joel Postman, Mark Pinsent, Chris Brogan, Brian Solis, Chris Locke, Chris Abraham, Charles Firth, Kevin Dill, Michael O'Connor Clark, Sally Falkow, Kevin Dugan, Tom Foremski, Adam Hertz, Doug Haslam, Heather Yaxley, Jim Long, Dennis Howlett, Jenny Krentzman, Dan Lyons, Frank Paytner, Keith Pillow, Paul Rand, David Meerman Scott, Danae Shell, Ed Lee, Michael Sommermeyer, Theo Spark, David-James Vaughan, Dr. Donald K. Wright, Marcia Silverman, Dennis Spring, Toni Muzi Falconi, Jim Louderback, Jerry Johnson, Frank Shaw, Eric Dezenhall, Eric Starkman, David Henderson, Paul Pendergrass, and Andrew Keen. Lastly, we'd like to thank our dear Amanda Chapel for her perseverance, kindness, patience and humor. She especially helped make '07 in her words "a little better than tolerable." It is in that spirit, we dedicate the following:  Strumpette Announces 2007 Person of the YearPosted by The Management
Feldman is one of the premier videographers working on the Web today. He's also one of the strongest voices out there advocating a rational understanding of the true benefits and risks of social media. The selection is not without controversy. Brian Connolly, senior editor at Strumpette said, "We know the choice is a surprise to many. Loren isn't even in PR. But he's uniquely demonstrated character and integrity seldom seen in the communications business today. People like that make us all stronger. Loren's fearless, selfless and tireless in his ongoing effort to keep us all honest." |
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It is our distinct pleasure to announce the selection of the 2007 Person of the Year. The editors and writers at Strumpette have selected Loren Feldman, 
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Tue, Nov 10, 04:07:04 PM
Anthone who has to delcare that they are "authentic" must presumably take the view that they are perceived as not being "authentic" - something which might be of concern in a PR company
Fri, Jul 31, 10:58:34 AM
Ray Durazo (the founder) sold the company to Dan in 1999. He was not involved in any of this. He (and I) found out about the lawsuit in the LA Times. In addition to embezzling this m [...]
Thu, Jul 02, 01:52:48 PM
Be careful using the word authentic too often. Might later come off as "synthetic authenticity"
Thu, May 07, 10:19:02 AM
Funny that such an article should appear on a blog no? You guys must be from New York.
Wed, May 06, 12:59:37 PM
I don't have a clue about PR. But, couldn't this move to 'authentic' just really be running away from anything 'virtual' at all, like all the other band-wagoners out there that never u [...]
Sun, May 03, 08:42:38 PM
I'm a totally authentic blogger. Edelman is in deep shit.
Mon, Apr 27, 08:40:57 AM
Makes me wonder what have they been doing until now?
Sat, Apr 11, 02:24:56 PM
Wow - I agree with Britton that its incredibly poor positioning. Rick also gives the kind of quote that's supposed to sound hip, clever and yet sincere, but it just comes across s [...]