Four Links – 11.13.06

1) Launch of Pubic Hair Coloring Product Line Scores PR Coup: Advertising Age (reg. req.)
Is it me or were the editors high fiving each other for getting pubic hair and scores into the same headline? The mind races with other, much wittier, things to say, but I’ll check swing.

2) Web 3.0? Gimme a break: ZDNet
Stop the madness. Despite The New York Times’ (reg. req.) flagrant use of this phrase, I agree with McKendrick. “Maybe its time to start our plea to vendors, analysts, and even the mainstream media before this thing really grows legs.”

Kill the use of Web 3.0 before it starts.

3) The PRSA International Conference Blog: The Public Relations Society of America
PRSA’s blog is covering elements of its annual, international conference. You’ll find plenty of kool-aid for anyone needing a pep talk about our profession.

“24-7-365, events are unfolding in every corner of the world that in some way touch or influence the reputation, growth, progress and standing of nations, industries and organizations.”

Since it’s Monday, I’m taking several gulps…right after I finish my coffee.

4) Media in Second Life Not Too Different From First: Communication Overtones
Plan on pitching to media IN Second Life? You know the drill; learn their likes and dislikes as you would in the real world.

Kami Huyse links to some great discussions she’s arranged with SL-based editors. She also links to Business Communicators in Second Life, giving you even more opportunities to learn before you leap.

With all the dust we’re kicking up in SL, I should create Bad Pitch Island. At the center of the island, banned PR people will have a place to hang their head in shame.

tags | public relations | PR | media relations | Second Life | Betty Beauty | bad pitch blog | PRSA

Comments

[Kami Huyse]

Kevin; I love it, bad pitch island! The natives would think that was funny. Byut whop woudl pay the thousands of dollars (US) to set it up? Hope to see you next time.

[Kevin Dugan]

Kami: Yeah, I figured it would be cost-prohibitive. But I think it's time for a Marketing Island much like Podcast Island so more folks can hang their shingle in SL. Not everyone can afford Electric Sheep!

I'd spend some money on space there, but doubt my bad pitch stockade idea would be fully appreciated.

Oh and I signed up for the Second Thursday in Second Life Group. Hopefully I can make a meeting soon.

Thanks for stopping by!