Who needs talent when you have teamwork?
Sitcom impresario Jerry Seinfeld paid a recent visit to the New York Mets broadcasting booth to discuss everything from Keith Hernandez's legendary guest appearance on 'Seinfeld' to Lady Gaga's...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Some Football?
Today's guest post is by Greg Schmalz, President, Schmalz Communications National Football League training camps open this week and six weeks from tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 9) Minnesota and the...
View ArticleYet another September to (not) remember
As a long-suffering Mets and Jets fan, I'm agonizing through yet another painful month of September. But, as a communications professional, I'm fascinated by the starkly different communications...
View ArticleA Yankees’ Postmortem
Today's guest blog is authored by Peppercom receptionist, raconteur and all-around good guy, Ray Carroll. The World Series matchup has been set. And, while the average Yankees fans is mourning the...
View ArticleThe best possible preparation for a career in PR? Being a Mets and Jets fan
A Tip o' RepMan's cap to Sir Edward Moed for this idea. Forget about four years of undergraduate study at Syracuse, Northeastern or The College of Charleston. And, don't stress about landing...
View ArticleA day like any other day? Not quite
January 12th is just another day for everyone in the world. Everyone that is, except for New York Jets fans. That’s because it was Sunday, January 12, 1969, that the New York Jets won their one, and...
View ArticleWretched excess
I sometimes shake my head in wonder at how utterly detached from everyday reality our role models have become. Take the New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter. Please. I think the Yankees would like another...
View ArticleGood-bye to you
Ever happen to hear an old song that not only evokes a frozen moment in time, but also perfectly expresses your current feelings about a person, place or thing? No? Well, I have. It just happened this...
View ArticleI have some good news and some bad news
Your name is Julian Green. You had been director of media relations for CoorsMiller. The good news: You've just landed a new gig as VP of communications and community affairs for the Chicago Cubs. The...
View ArticleWhat Businesses Should Do Before Taking a Stand on Social Issues
It wasn’t very long ago when staying quiet and avoiding controversy were the tried-and-true PR rules for businesses. But the consumer-company relationship is quickly evolving, along with people’s...
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