CRT Elects Steven Mendell as New Chairman
January 23, 2012
– Non-profit organization announces 2012 board of director appointments – San Diego – January 23, 2012 – The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego non-profit organization that provides pro-bono mentoring and strategic advice to the region’s businesses, announced today that it has elected Steven Mendell as its Chairman. Mendell takes the reins from Jeff [...]
CRT Mentor Profile – Vern Yates
November 2, 2011
Mentor Profile – Vern Yates Vern has been an active angel investor, consultant, advisor and mentor to start up companies since his retirement in 1996. He also was the founder of the San Diego Band of Angels, a 160 person angel investment group. This group combined in 2000 with the Tech Coast Angels to form [...]
CRT Mentor Profile – Ake Persson
September 26, 2011
Ake Persson brings more than three decades of management experience from the international telecommunications industry. When retiring from Ericsson in 2004, he was a member of the Group Executive Management Team, the head of business unit CDMA Systems and President of Ericsson Wireless Communications, Inc.
Suggested Reading from CRT Sponsor David B. Oates
September 21, 2011
So it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the stunt they pulled on behalf of their client, ConAgra Foods, backfired, as reported in the New York Times. True the same tactic has been used with great success when consumers are the subject, but most reporters would feel false or misleading pretenses that got them to cover a story in a much different light.
I know hindsight is 20/20, but in this case, it was something Ketchum should have figured out by asking themselves if they would have tried to lure traditional journalists the same way. I’m sure the answer would have been “Absolutely Not.” Top bloggers are no different.
Not sure what I’m talking about? Read the article below and see if you don’t have the same “No Duh” reaction to the public relations business unit of Omnicom Group.
Bloggers Don’t Follow the Script, to ConAgra’s Chagrin
By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN
How early is too early?
September 14, 2011
Contributed by CRT Sponsor, David B. Oates, APR
We at Stalwart Communications have been getting a great deal of interest of late, and we’re extremely appreciative of the referrals by people who think highly enough of us to do so. Some of them have been true start ups, literally one step beyond the concept stage, but far enough ahead of a full-fledged launch and customers.
Being interviewed by the media? Be sure to ask “What Would Steve Fisher Do?”
August 24, 2011
Contributed by CRT Sponsor, David B. Oates, APR
Like any respectable San Diego State alum, I was ecstatic over how well the men’s basketball team played this year. As a PR practitioner though, I was even more excited that folks were able to get reacquainted with legendary coach Steve Fisher. For as he made his way back to the national spotlight, he showed what a master he is at the media interview. Fisher is not very charismatic or gregarious, but he’s certainly got a way about him that corporate executives should take note and follow.
It’s Time For Our Leaders to Start Acting Like Leaders, Part II
August 2, 2011
Contributed by CRT Mentor Holly G. Green, CEO, The Human Factor, Inc.
I rarely stray into the realm of politics in this blog, but I am really ticked off!
I’m angry with political leaders who continue to put their own interests ahead of those of our nation. And I’m angry with politicians and the media for getting trapped in their own thought bubbles and constantly making stuff up (MSU).
Why “Not Succeeding” and “Failing” are different
July 20, 2011
Contributed by CRT Sponsor, David B. Oates, APR
The mid year brings with it an opportunity to take stock of New Year Resolutions to see where they stand. I guess it’s natural to take a moment and reflect upon what’s worked and what hasn’t. For most of us, it’s probably a mixed bag – some things exceeded our own expectations with others fell short.
Did Cookie Monster Mislead Us?
July 13, 2011
Contributed by CRT Mentor Holly G. Green, The Human Factor, Inc.
What? Cookie Monster mislead us? That’s like questioning mom, apple pie and the 4th of July!
But he did. If you don’t believe me, just watch this very short (one-minute) video clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WhuikFY1Pg
PR Rule #1 – The Genie Will Not Go Back In The Bottle!
May 17, 2011
Contributed By CRT Sponsor David B. Oates, APR
“I was at a high profile networking event in San Diego earlier this year….halfway through the talk the moderator announced to the room how much he appreciated his guest’s candor and reasoned his willingness to do so in part because he told him that the audience would not blog or tweet about his statements nor could he expect any press coverage from it. He obviously didn’t talk to me or anyone else in charge of securing such interest. For if he did, he would have known that there were four reporters in the room.”