So, What the Heck IS Public Relations?

So, What the Heck IS Public Relations?

Anytime I meet a new person out somewhere, the question of “What do you do?” almost always comes up. My response, “I’m a public relations consultant,” usually results in one of two reactions: Either the person stares at me smiling and nodding…waiting for me to say...
The first step is admitting you have a problem

The first step is admitting you have a problem

They say that the first step is to admit that you have a problem. OK. I’m ready to do that. Hello, my name is Diane Jones and I am addicted to ice. Not just any ice…it has to be the small pellet ice that can be found at Wawa and RaceTrac gas stations. Publix ice is...
Don’t forget…the mic is ALWAYS hot.

Don’t forget…the mic is ALWAYS hot.

I consider myself a pretty seasoned public relations professional. I’ve worked in this industry for well over 20 years, and have participated in hundreds of television interviews, either as the spokesperson myself, or standing right behind the camera, guiding and...
I am Loyal…Like a Zombie

I am Loyal…Like a Zombie

That’s right…when it comes to certain businesses and brands, I am as loyal as a zombie. Now, I didn’t coin this phrase “Zombie Loyalists.” A guy named Peter Shankman did in his book, “Zombie Loyalists – Using Great Service to Create Rabid Fans.” Zombie loyalists are...
This PR Girl Doesn’t Do Her Own PR!

This PR Girl Doesn’t Do Her Own PR!

This PR Girl Doesn’t Do Her Own PR! Yes, I am guilty. Like the cobbler’s children that have no shoes, DJ Public Relations does not do PR for itself. I bring this up now because I recently was called out for this transgression. And by someone that REALLY mattered. Here...

I’ve Been Hacked!

I’ve Been Hacked! That’s right folks. I have now been a victim of one of those despicable companies that somehow get into your e-mail account and then spams all your contacts with a link to some ridiculous website. Apparently my hacker thought a weight loss website...

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