Murdoch to media: You dug yourself a huge hole | Coop's Corner - CNET News:
"'The complacency stems from having enjoyed a monopoly--and now finding they have to compete for an audience they once took for granted. The condescension that many show their readers is an even bigger problem. It takes no special genius to point out that if you are contemptuous of your customers, you are going to have a hard time getting them to buy your product. Newspapers are no exception.'" - Robert Murdock
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
When PR Blitz Hits Public Voice Of Discontent
The countdown to the next Rumble At The ROSSAC is on.
The undercard will contain "Robert of the Rules of Order" vs. "The Voice of Authority Means Me". Professional decorum will be advanced by those who know how to invoke the rules to their advantage. Watch closely for a "call for the question". One Board member uses this tactic often, but it is unlikely that anyone ever noticed.
The main event of the night may well be the Tag Team fight between "The Bullies At The Helm" and the "Alafia Alliance Against Ellyn". At the moment, the AAAE has 52 members that will be around the ring ropes.
The Tuesday afternoon Rumble has had it's share of pre-rumble posturing. The Leader of the Dais has proclaimed enough is enough and has started a positive PR campaign to prove something. This action comes at the same time the AAAE has gained momentum and is ridin' in to town hell bent for leather.
When a stitch in time (last spring) could have saved nine, there are those who think this gator walk is a contrived performance to gain another national recognition title.
Hedge your bets for some last minute surprises.
The undercard will contain "Robert of the Rules of Order" vs. "The Voice of Authority Means Me". Professional decorum will be advanced by those who know how to invoke the rules to their advantage. Watch closely for a "call for the question". One Board member uses this tactic often, but it is unlikely that anyone ever noticed.
The main event of the night may well be the Tag Team fight between "The Bullies At The Helm" and the "Alafia Alliance Against Ellyn". At the moment, the AAAE has 52 members that will be around the ring ropes.
The Tuesday afternoon Rumble has had it's share of pre-rumble posturing. The Leader of the Dais has proclaimed enough is enough and has started a positive PR campaign to prove something. This action comes at the same time the AAAE has gained momentum and is ridin' in to town hell bent for leather.
When a stitch in time (last spring) could have saved nine, there are those who think this gator walk is a contrived performance to gain another national recognition title.
Hedge your bets for some last minute surprises.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Publius Would Have Given Anything For A Blog
For those who don't remember, Publius signed the 85 essays that were written and published during the years 1787 and 1788 in several New York State newspapers to persuade New York voters to ratify the proposed constitution.
Federalist Papers
I have been blogging over one and a half years. I have stated that public exposure is the Achilles heel of the local public education system. I have stated that the LEA will not be able to control information like it used to due to blogging and current media technology. In prior years, the only newspaper critique came from the St. Pete Times. In fact, the reason I started posting the newspaper links on my PRO site was to show the discrepancy between the Times and the Tribune. However, since I started that, there has been an increased number of articles from both papers, although you will still find more "negative but true" information from the Times, in my opinion.
It appears that others are catching on about blogging. I applaud them.
I also would like to say to those that are watching for the upcoming PR blitz not to think that it is only coming from one person. Read what I have written about how decision makers are not always the one sitting at the table.
Federalist Papers
I have been blogging over one and a half years. I have stated that public exposure is the Achilles heel of the local public education system. I have stated that the LEA will not be able to control information like it used to due to blogging and current media technology. In prior years, the only newspaper critique came from the St. Pete Times. In fact, the reason I started posting the newspaper links on my PRO site was to show the discrepancy between the Times and the Tribune. However, since I started that, there has been an increased number of articles from both papers, although you will still find more "negative but true" information from the Times, in my opinion.
It appears that others are catching on about blogging. I applaud them.
I also would like to say to those that are watching for the upcoming PR blitz not to think that it is only coming from one person. Read what I have written about how decision makers are not always the one sitting at the table.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Media Blitz - Truth or Propaganda
Hillsborough School Board wants better PR
Thanks to The Gradebook for the above link.
I am a bit surprised "they" haven't tried to silence the freedom of the press, yet. Or just stop televising their Board wars.
Thanks to The Gradebook for the above link.
November 10, 2008
Hillsborought School Board wants better PR
The Hillsborough School Board is tired of getting bad press. It's time for a PR blitz.
Chairwoman Jennifer Faliero shared today plans to build an e-mail listserv, where parents can sign up to receive e-mails directly from the district on everything from transportation updates to the role of the School Board.
She said automated phone calls are in. Letters sent home are out. And stay tuned for exciting new programming for television about the positive things going on in Hillsborough schools.
"I'm tired of hearing what a bad job we're doing," she said. "We do a great job, and people need to have more access to what we're doing."
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November 10, 2008 in Hillsborough County
The Gradebook
I am a bit surprised "they" haven't tried to silence the freedom of the press, yet. Or just stop televising their Board wars.
Friday, November 7, 2008
YouTube - Black teacher belittles soldiers child for supporting McCain
YouTube - Black teacher belittles soldiers child for supporting McCain
Education?
Politics?
Business?
How many of you know stories of political imtimidation from an adult employee of the HCPS towards a student?
I know of a recent one.
Hey, it is not just me being the "isolated malcontent":
UPDATE: Analyzing Cumberland Superintendent William Harrison’s Response on Partisan Teacher and Bully — Education for the Aughts - American School Issues and Analysis
Education?
Politics?
Business?
How many of you know stories of political imtimidation from an adult employee of the HCPS towards a student?
I know of a recent one.
Hey, it is not just me being the "isolated malcontent":
UPDATE: Analyzing Cumberland Superintendent William Harrison’s Response on Partisan Teacher and Bully — Education for the Aughts - American School Issues and Analysis
Sunday, November 2, 2008
It Is All About Trust
How many of us trust the rung above, equal or below us?
Administrators, ask yourself the above question.
Mid-level employees, ask yourself the above question.
Lower-level employees, ask yourself the above question.
Students - what does their behavior say about their "trust for the system"?
Parents - what does their behavior say about their "trust for the system"?
It is what it is. The tighter the system circles the wagons, the less the amount of trust. Look at the media. It has been increasingly critical because the obvious is hard to hide, despite how many wagons the system has.
Administrators, ask yourself the above question.
Mid-level employees, ask yourself the above question.
Lower-level employees, ask yourself the above question.
Students - what does their behavior say about their "trust for the system"?
Parents - what does their behavior say about their "trust for the system"?
It is what it is. The tighter the system circles the wagons, the less the amount of trust. Look at the media. It has been increasingly critical because the obvious is hard to hide, despite how many wagons the system has.
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