A new day…
May 9th, 2005 by mediainfluencerToday is Monday, May 9, 2005…
Today is the first day of my Web blog. I’m going to post and update this site periodically (I hope), to discuss anything and everything, but most importantly, the industry of public relations and its role in affecting information.
For starters, something that has been on my mind for quite sometime, is the information that the public uses to make decisions and where exactly it comes from. I willingly chose to work in public relations, even going so far as to obtain my Master’s degree in Global Marketing Communication. I chose to be one of the main sources of information for journalists. I wanted to do this to make a difference, to make sure that the information that was available was honest, accurate and up-to-date. What I have since found myself wondering, is what I’m doing really helping?
For instance, I have a duty to provide my clients with the best counsel that I can provide. I help them determine what information, exactly, is best to be made available to the public. But, one thing I’ve realized is that the information that I take from my clients, I water down and give to journalists, who then water it down even further to get into a small space to inform the public. The information has been through a minimum of three hands before it is available for public consumption.
This is the basis of my blog in the future. Just a discussion. I’ll also discuss, life, love, sports and whatever else is on my mind. Enjoy!
I welcome all comments, questions and rebuttals.
