Laura Gainor Utilizing Social Media = HIRED at Comet Branding

Laura Gainor Utilizing Social Media = HIRED at Comet Branding

March 10th, 2010 | 43 Comments |

I am honored to introduce myself to all of you as the PR and Social Media Strategist for Comet Branding. I have had an interesting adventure as to how I landed myself in this position and I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on my story.

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Souperman saves the day at Comet Branding

Souperman saves the day at Comet Branding

March 5th, 2010 | 5 Comments |

Today at Comet Branding, we had a special visitor. Ryan Packard, also known as @SoupermanRules, made an appearance, and don’t you worry, he came bearing gifts. Souperman stopped by with some delicious Chicken Tortilla and Shrimp Minestrone soup from Water Buffalo. (@Water_Buffalo) Read more…

Comet TV – The things I’m most excited about with social media and its implications for public relations

Comet TV – The things I’m most excited about with social media and its implications for public relations

March 3rd, 2010 | 10 Comments |

Social media can offer a lot of excitement and opportunities for businesses. I believe that many of these great opportunities can be harnessed by public relations for direct impact on business objectives to create some great results. Read more…

Comet Radio Favorites – Will it Blend? George Wright of @Blendtec knows the answer.

Comet Radio Favorites – Will it Blend? George Wright of @Blendtec knows the answer.

March 3rd, 2010 | 4 Comments |

This week we are re-airing a very popular show from earlier this year. What do smoothies, iPhones, Ford Fiestas and BB guns have in common? Just one thing: they all blend. George Wright, the marketing brains behind Will it Blend?, changed the game for Blendtec and brands everywhere. Join us on Comet Radio on Wednesday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. Central to hear the inside scoop from the man who knows. Read more…

10 writing tricks to connect with online audiences who won’t actually read

10 writing tricks to connect with online audiences who won’t actually read

February 27th, 2010 | 37 Comments |

No one actually reads online content: they scan. If you’re lucky. So how do you need to write for people who aren’t going to read anyway? Very strategically. Read more…

Comet TV – PR will continue to evolve

Comet TV – PR will continue to evolve

February 21st, 2010 | 4 Comments |

In another episode of Comet TV, Al Krueger discusses how much has changed in PR over the last few years. One thing that has not and will not change is how much will continue to change. We must continue to learn and evolve to stay relevant. Read more…

What PR pros can learn from waiting tables: Listening to the conversation

What PR pros can learn from waiting tables: Listening to the conversation

February 19th, 2010 | 4 Comments |

A few weeks ago, some friends and I decided to meet up after work/school and grab a drink at Comet Cafe in the lower east side. While chatting and catching up on each others’ lives, we starting telling stories of what each of us had done that weekend. Read more…

Socialnomics: is the social Web changing life as we know it?

Socialnomics: is the social Web changing life as we know it?

February 16th, 2010 | 17 Comments |

Erik Qualman, author of Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business, is joining us on Comet Radio on Wednesday, February 17th at 11 am Central. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. Read more…

Comet TV – How has social media impacted the client/agency dynamic?

Comet TV – How has social media impacted the client/agency dynamic?

February 16th, 2010 | 7 Comments |

Since social media has come on to the scene many organizations are working to figure out how to best leverage their agency partners to maximize their efforts. We’ve had the chance to work in this space for the last couple years and here’s a video post with a few brief thoughts. Read more…

The one month milestone

The one month milestone

February 12th, 2010 | 8 Comments |

Wow! It’s February 12 already. I’ve just crossed the one month milestone in my professional career. It seems like just yesterday that I was an eager, excited college grad anxious to start the first day of his career. Alright, maybe not as excited coming off a recent Packers loss, but stoked nonetheless. This month has been a blast. Let’s look back and reflect on some of the highlights. Read more…

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