Comments on: Comet Branding Radio: The evolution from a PR to social media state of mind

By: Al Krueger

Al Krueger — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:28:23 +0000

I have to agree with you, Social Media Strategist does sound a bit better than flack. No doubt about it. There isn’t an age limit for this type of work. The best way to get started is to dive in and learn by doing it for yourself. No matter what, the social web is going to play a big part in the future of business communication. So, it’s good to get involved.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:57:56 +0000

I didn’t take the time to listen to the broadcast, but I LOVE the idea of being a “social media strategist.” It sounds so sexy! Much better than being called a “flack,” that’s for sure. Is there an age limit for becoming a “social media strategist?” In my day, we were told not to “trust anyone over 30.” Does this hold true for social media strategists? I have 3 teenage daughters. Maybe they can help me on this quest. Right now, all they do is film my pitiful attempts at singing rap songs (I have to make up most of the words) and then they threaten me with posting them on U-Tube!

By: Al Krueger

Al Krueger — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:20:05 +0000

Shannon, we really enjoyed having you on the show as well. Sorry for the wackiness due to the howling at the photo shoot next door. We look forward to meeting in person soon.

By: Shannon Paul

Shannon Paul — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:37:39 +0000

Al and Sara,

Thanks so much for having me as a guest on the show and inviting me to share my experience with your listeners. I enjoyed our conversation very much and I hope others did, too.

By: Al Krueger

Al Krueger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:18:51 +0000

Craig, thanks for the comment and the feedback. It’s good to hear. Today’s show was a little more wacky than normal. So, maybe our points didn’t come across as clearly as we intended. We were basically trying to glean some insight from a woman who has transition from a PR pro to a social media strategist and learn what skills from PR has helped her transition. Shannon did share some very good points about how to handle communication in social media and how easily it can be screwed up. It will be interesting to watch from the sidelines as she launches social media initiatives in the financial sector – an industry that has largely been afraid or social media due to heavy regulations and so on. Hopefully you will give us another shot in the future. If there are topics you are interested in learning more about, please feel free to let us know. Thanks and be well.

By: craig

craig — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:03:10 +0000

Hello Sarah and Al

I listened to the show today, featuring Shannon.

Hate to admit it, but i do not know if I learned anything, other than being inappropriate seems to be a good quality.

I will listen again though. I like the format.

Craig