Defensive Branding: Troubleshooting Your Brand In The Age of Consumer Control

I’m on vacation, so I’ll keep this short and sweet, direct to you from For Immediate Release, the authoritative podcast on public relations in new media:

In this age of transparency, it’s harder than ever for brands to defend themselves.

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Update From Our Beach Vacation In Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Max, Julian and Laura at the beach…

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 Julian’s first dip in the ocean…
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Julian happy with Daddy…
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Julian passed out on the beach…
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Julian (aka “Billy Idol”) and I learned that A&D ointment and salty air is good for spiking hair…
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At The Beach

I’m at the beach this week for a family vacation in Sea Isle City, NJ. I’m not going to tell you that posting will be light for a few days (which would require me to boldly assume you really care), but I will tell you I’m posting mini-updates to Twitter via my Treo, which you can see in my sidebar, or via RSS subscription, or by following me within the Twitter community.… Read the rest

EVENT: Rising Concern Over Advertising To Kids

Critics fiercely argue the childhood obesity epidemic may be attributed directly to advertising, and that government intervention and regulation is needed immediately. As a new parent, I resonate with this stance. My son is only nine months old, but already I notice his susceptibility to colorful food packaging and promotions as we walk down grocery aisles.… Read the rest