ProfNets of the Week

by admin ~ March 5, 2010

It’s time again to take a look at some of the strange and interesting queries from ProfNet, a service that sends us journalist queries and calls for sources dozens of times throughout the day. Enjoy!

HEALTH: Can Drinking Beer After a Marathon Help in Post-Race Recovery? — Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
I’m looking for the opinion of a nutritionist and someone with medical experience who may have tried this after a race. Contact: XXXXXXX

NON-EXPERT: Tech-Related Dating Gaffes — Match.com
I’m looking for dating women to share tales of tech-related dating gaffes. Maybe he kept checking scores on his iPhone during your date, or refused to remove his Bluetooth earpiece. What have guys done with their gadgets that have put you off? I’m happy to change names if necessary. Please send your tale with “Gaffe” in the subject line. Please, no etiquette or dating experts; *only* actual daters. Contact: XXXXXXX

BEAUTY: Tips for Looking Good in Pictures from a Modeling or Pageant Coach — Her Campus
[Re-send] I’m seeking information on how to look hot in pictures from spring break. I’m seeking tips to looking good (like bending your arm and putting it on your hip), the most flattering position to be photographed in wearing a bathing suit, what clothes look best in pictures, how to smile naturally, etc. Contact: XXXXXXX

DATING: What Not to Put in Your Online Dating Profile — Match.com
Experts in online dating and “real people” needed for an article in Match.com’s online Happen magazine on this topic: biggest turnoffs in profiles. What are the obvious and not-so-obvious things you shouldn’t mention in your profile, and why not? I need fresh, witty, insightful, and even surprising advice from established experts, academics, online dating coaches and other experts. I’m also looking for real-life tales from anyone who has written or read an online profile that you’d consider a big fail. Please send your answers directly to me, and since we’re conducting this as an e-mail interview, please be as clear and conversational as possible. You will be fully credited in this Match.com article. I respectfully request that you do not contact me as an expert if your expertise is not specific to online dating. I’m a freelancer. Contact: XXXXXXX

MANAGEMENT: Is the Boss Lying? — Freelancer
For my column on a major news site, I’m looking for individuals who have worked with bosses who they believe were liars. I’m also looking for experts who can discuss lying and leadership. How do firms encourage or discourage ethical behavior among leaders? Are leaders today more or less truthful? Contact: XXXXXXX

             

American Business Awards Name Committee Chairs for 2010 Final Judging

by admin ~ March 3, 2010

Contact: Nicole Amato, nicole@mediashoppr.com Mediashop PR, (212) 867-8778 x226

 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS NAME COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2010 FINAL JUDGING

March 31 Entry Deadline for Eighth Annual Program

New York, NY - March 3, 2010 - The Stevie Awards today named eight executives who will chair specialized final-judging committees for its Eighth Annual American Business Awards.

All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to participate in The American Business Awards - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.  The 2010 entry deadline is March 31 and late entries will be accepted through April 30 with a late fee. More details are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba/.

The eight committees are based on the categories that will be judged.  The appointments are as follows:

-Company/Organization Categories-Bill Kirk, CEO, Weather Trends International, Bethlehem, PA

-Corporate Communications & Public Relations-Janice Maiman, Vice President, Communications & Media Channels, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York, NY

-Customer Service-Becky Wofford, Vice President, Marketing & Customer Relations, Study Island, LLC, Dallas, TX

-Human Resources-Tim Holbrook, Director of Human Resources, King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY

-Information Technology-Timothy Keenan, President & Co-Founder, High Performance Technologies, Inc., Reston, VA

-Management-Tom Adams, CEO, Rosetta Stone, Arlington, VA

-Marketing-Paul Gennaro, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, AECOM, New York, NY

-Products & Product Management-Ross Kimbarovsky, Co-Founder, crowdSPRING, Chicago, IL

Finalists in The 2010 American Business Awards will be determined in preliminary judging to be conducted in April and May by volunteer professionals nationwide.  Final judging, to be conducted by panels to be formed by the newly-appointed committee chairs, will take place late May-early June.  The 2010 awards will honor work since the beginning of 2009, and they will be announced on June 21, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

“Each year The Stevie Awards name some of America’s most respected and influential executives to chair the final judging committees for The American Business Awards, and 2010 is no exception,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards.  “These individuals are all 2009 Stevie Award winners, and offer an intrinsic insight into the ever-changing dynamics of their industries and have an appreciation for the factors that contribute to success in their professions.”

To enter The 2010 American Business Awards, visit http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Twitter @TheStevieAwards.

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Roll Call Reviews Fredrik Stanton’s Great Negotiations: The Power of Talking About It

by admin ~ March 2, 2010

Reviews are beginning to appear for our client Fredrik Stanton’s book “Great Negotiations.” See today’s new review in Roll Call:

“The traditional way of looking at history is through the lens of either biography or war,” Stanton said in an interview. “One of the things this book does is fill in a missing piece of that equation.”

To view the entire article please visit: http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_96/hill_bookshelf/43672-1.html

             

American Diplomacy review: Fredrik Stanton’s Great Negotiations: Agreements that Changed the Modern World

by admin ~ March 1, 2010

AmericanDiplomacy.org has a new review of Fredrik Stanton’s book: Great Negotiations Agreements that Changed teh Modern World - check it out here!

             

Nearly 400 Attend Tide’s “More Value for Your Money” Seminar with Maria Antonieta Collins

by admin ~ February 25, 2010

Last night, nearly 400 members of the Hispanic community convened at Tide’s “Más Valor por tu Dinero” (More Value for Your Money) Home Economics Seminar at the Queens Flushing Library. Scores of Hispanic families attended the event to meet Emmy- award winning TV personality Maria Antonieta Collins, who lead the seminar on the importance of financial empowerment coupled with tips on how to Save and Get More Value for Your Money.An enthusiastic crowd received important financial advice to help them learn how to navigate today’s rough economic environment, including the basics of putting together a practical budget, how to save time and money when doing laundry, and buying groceries.

It is estimated that 31 percent of Hispanics have more expenses than income every month. Following successful events in Miami and New York, Tide® will bring the 2010 “Más Valor por tu Dinero” Home Economics Seminars to help Hispanic women other cities get more value for their money by better managing their everyday finances. Open to the public, these free seminars will continue through June in the following locations:

o Dallas: March 23, Mountain View College

o Los Angeles: May 12, Boys and Girls Club

o Houston: June 10, Ripley House

For more information about Tide please visit www.Tide.com.

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