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My take on the ‘iPhone lite, ‘Apple Pad’
Sometimes the rumors get it right, sometimes not. But I think they’re at least half off on the reports of Verizon and Apple working together on an “iPhone lite” and/or an “Apple pad.” My take: the former isn’t coming, the latter is. Though not necessarily with Verizon.

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Public Relations Prescription for Healthy Media Relations from the PR Doctor
Are you frustrated in your dealings with media? Are you becoming ill because you cannot achieve positive media coverage or a single media placement? If you responded YES, then the “PR Doctor” is recommending a thorough “check-up” of your media relations skills and is writing a prescription to help you achieve healthy and successful media relations.
How to Prevent Foot In Mouth Disease When Dealing With The Media A Prescription From The PR Doctor
Do you feel ill or uncomfortable when dealing with the media? Do you have the habit of "sticking your foot in your mouth" during media interviews? Do you wish to hide or be excused whenever the media contacts you? Well, the PR Doctor has a simple prescription for you in the form of what to do and what not to do when dealing with the media. The prescription has been developed through many years of dealing with the local, regional, national & international media and some sage advice from many friends in the media over more than 35 years.
“A Positive Look at Media Interviews and A Prescription for Successful Media Interviews”
As you read the headline, I can almost hear some of you asking, “How can there be anything positive about media interviews? I would rather go for a painful visit to my dentist than participate in a media interview.” Well, I want to tell you that in more than 35 years of media interviews in my professional career, I remain positive about media interviews and will share some thoughts with you. And just in case you might believe that all those media interviews were fun & friendly, I can assure you they were not. So you are wondering how to look at media interviews in a positive light and view them as an opportunity to tell your story. Here is my prescription for you.

“How To Be More Media Savvy and Less Media Ignorant. Tips From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach”
Too many people in business today are not media savvy and continue to make one mistake after the other in their dealings with the media. It is important for business people to become more media savvy and less media ignorant. There needs to be a commitment made to learn more about working with the media in a positive way. Based upon more than 35 years of experience in working with the media, your strategic thinking business coach created a list of ten (10) tips on what to avoid doing when you work with the media in order to foster more positive media relations. Here is the list of actions to avoid:

Prescription For Responding To Media Inquiries From “The PR Doctor
If someone from the media called you or showed up today and started asking you questions related to your business, would you know how to respond? Unfortunately the response to this question is often a resounding No! And being unprepared or ill-prepared to media inquiries can have serious consequences to your organization and its reputation. “The PR Doctor” strongly believes that all organizations with more than one employee should have a well-written media policy that clearly defines who within the organization may respond to media inquiries, what kinds of information can or should be released to the media, and what information must be kept confidential. “The PR Doctor” offers the following prescription for a media policy to respond to media inquiries.

The PR Doctor’s Prescription of Strategic Actions For A Healthy and Strong Pitch To The Media
The news media is literally inundated with pitches for media coverage every day. Unfortunately a very large percentage, some say as high as ninety (90) percent are useless form letters and from people who have done absolutely no research about the media where they have sent their pitch. Media pitches that are done with a lack of media-savvy are real irritants and can really greatly diminish your chances of getting the media attention you want. However, there are proven professional ways to improve your chances with the media by being strategic in your pitches to the media. So what are the strategic actions you can take to improve your “pitches” to the media? The PR Doctor offers the following prescription for a healthy and strong pitch to the media.
How to Launch a Targeted PR Campaign
Media begets media; that’s the name of the game.  So if you’re stuck focusing strictly on the media home runs, rethink your strategy.  Don’t limit your pitches to the national media outlets; there’s a huge media world out there.  Broaden your approach.  Broaden the media bull’s-eye you’re targeting.

Is Old Media Relevant?
Is Old Media still relevant in today’s social media world in terms of getting publicity that helps you make sales? You bet. While it is great to get mentioned on blogs and social media sites, Old Media or Mainstream Media is still the place to be to get results. Here are 5 reasons to include Old Media in your publicity and marketing campaigns:
The Multidimensional PR Approach
Whereas traditional media is still as important as ever, you can now utilize it in a variety of ways. For example, as opposed to focusing solely on traditional media, you can target some specific media outlets and use those validating mainstream media hits to enhance your online media campaign.
Social Media and PR Firms: The Cost of Expertise
Developing a strategic social media program that will build a business involves costs and expertise. Social media is typically deemed as “earned” media, but that’s a long-term goal. Managing a social media program is time intensive and can be expensive; there are lots of hard costs involved. Social media encompasses creative, media, technology and public relations. Most all PR agencies are deep-seated in social media. Will they take completely take over the discipline? There are few true full-service social media firms, and they have an advantage.
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