tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post948766313833758323..comments2023-10-06T03:12:01.000-05:00Comments on Fort Worth PRSA: Hack and Flack: Still AdversarialFort Worth PRSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758382160611678284noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-25209828276152569462009-06-20T12:12:52.149-05:002009-06-20T12:12:52.149-05:00Another anecdote in the exchange was that American...Another anecdote in the exchange was that American Airlines, which has a number of corporate PR pros, referred Weekly to an agency. Weekly obviously preferred to talk to a corporate source. <br />Also, discussion included the public's right to know if the information is re: public sector / elected officials vs. a privately-held company.Andra Bennett, APRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-19663917827097550632009-06-19T12:02:09.452-05:002009-06-19T12:02:09.452-05:00Andra,
Good for pointing out what appears to be a...Andra, <br />Good for pointing out what appears to be an adversarial relationship and opening the dialogue. There really are companies out there that DO spin and contort facts, and, unfortunately, PR folks who are behind this and who are willing to go along with unethical marketers. I think those in the room at this particular meeting were probably, as you pointed out, an elite group who work diligently to forge true two-way relationships to foster transparency. Having these conversations allows both sides to better understand mindsets - and prejudices.Linda Ld Jacobson, APRhttp://www.quepr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-91119873318558967862009-06-19T10:32:10.403-05:002009-06-19T10:32:10.403-05:00That last comment was from me, but it wouldn't...That last comment was from me, but it wouldn't let me put my name on it for some reason.Dan Keeneyhttp://www.dpkpr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-66757250947819474712009-06-19T10:30:53.003-05:002009-06-19T10:30:53.003-05:00PR people are advocates. We are paid to promote. W...PR people are advocates. We are paid to promote. We aren't paid to help a reporter make our clients or companies look bad. No big secret there, so I don't know why it would be a surprise that journalists whose primary focus is to embarrass or otherwise denigrate the companies we represent (alternative weeklies are not exactly the Wall Street Journal) complain about our role in the exchange of information. I love reading the alternative weeklies but I am very careful when working with them because as Andy Grove (Intel founder) said: it isn't paranoia if they really are out to get you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-87742478021246952022009-06-19T09:52:39.468-05:002009-06-19T09:52:39.468-05:00I wasn’t able to attend the luncheon, but I though...I wasn’t able to attend the luncheon, but I thought your blog was insightful, well-written, and entirely accurate! <br /><br />Having started out as a reporter for a suburban weekly, I remember the flack I got when I announced I was “crossing over to the dark side” (as my editor phrased it) to enter PR. <br /><br />I always try to remind reporters that my job is to make their job easier, not harder, by being a one-stop source for information. Why call five different people in my organization looking for various pieces of information, when one call to me and I can gather all, and more, than you need!Lara Kohlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213338137137112146.post-47238903111684822612009-06-19T09:47:08.400-05:002009-06-19T09:47:08.400-05:00Andra ~ Outstanding! Very well-written. You captur...Andra ~ Outstanding! Very well-written. You captured the exchanges accurately and you gave all readers a wonderful reminder of the importance of the PR code of ethics. Thank you for emphasizing the valuable and good work going on by true communications professionals in our region and across the country.Laura Van Hoosier, APRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413174612332263703noreply@blogger.com