Goodness gracious me! What a rich and bountiful season it is to discuss communications and marketing! Politics always brings out so many surprises when you apply communication theory and strategy to what’s being said and done. Things are seldom what they seem! Before we can jump in, let’s review the basic components in communication planning:…
In a way, the impact of the Tea Party on the GOP brand is analogous to an old western movie.The GOP brand is the train, the GOP leadership is the engineer in the driver’s seat, and the Tea Party is the outlaw who – having gained access to the engine – is fighting with the…
Like cattle rustlers of old, Tea Party alters GOP brand in attempt to steal herd.
Now that the Texas primaries are over and it’s clear that unlike the most of the country, mainstream Republican candidates could not turn back Tea Party momentum, a lot of moderate conservatives are scratching their heads and wondering where their party is headed. Political operatives have plenty of opinions regarding grass roots organizing, fundraising, etc.,…
Let me say right up front, I have no interest in football at any level. I don’t care which conference you think the best, who’s up for the Heisman, or which team deserves to go to a bowl game. But, living in the ATX media market, the coverage of Mack Brown stepping down and the…
I’m sure if Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has a PR team -and there is no indication he does by his handling of his crisis – they are doing their best to talk some sense into their client. Frankly though, from a communications standpoint, I wonder what advice could be given, at this point, to salvage…
It’s nice to meet you! My name is Dan Pickens. I’m a communications professional with a deep background in Analyst Relations, Public Relations and Marketing, and I look forward to putting my experience to work in solving your communication problems and helping your business grow. In this space, you may see discussions on current events,…
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