At last, a study that quantifies and corroborates what every PR exec has known/suspected F-O-R-E-V-E-R. Digital only made it worse, and globalization finally made it necessary to add a night shift to PR teams.
"Study: Working late increases your risk of depression" by Kevin Allen http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/10699.aspx
How telling is it that this article appeared above the fold in today's "PR Daily News Feed?"
One commenter on this article actually referenced the "B" word. Please do NOT get me stated on "Balance."
bal-ance n. [[ < LL bilanx, having two scales ]] 1 the ubiquitous myth propagated in the latter part of the 20th century for the purpose of cultivating a more lucrative anti-depressant market among working mothers, selling more self-help books written by single/divorced men, and giving rise to the "Time Management" consulting industry --vt -anced, -ancing
Can't help wonder what, if any, effect this will have on the public relations industry ... okay, just slap me, that was silly.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Social News Apps: We've come a long way baby ...
Had to share this for 3 reasons:
1. I've always hated RSS feeds and feel like celebrating that we've gotten past them.
2. I really needed this round-up, and hope it helps you too.
3. All 10 of these apps are very cool.
Enjoy!
SOPA, PIPA Votes Indefinitely Delayed
Oh crap. Just when I thought I was up to speed on it ... SOPA, PIPA Votes Indefinitely Delayed
I'll bet the Wikipedia blackout was what got to 'em. Probably caused widespread chaos all over the Hill. I can see it in my mind's eye as if I were there ...
Congressman: "What does this S-O-P-A stand for again?
Aid: "Dunno. Hang on a second, let me check Wikipedia ... Hey! What the f---!?!"
Congressman: "Get me Reid's office -- this is gonna be a problem."
I'll bet the Wikipedia blackout was what got to 'em. Probably caused widespread chaos all over the Hill. I can see it in my mind's eye as if I were there ...
Congressman: "What does this S-O-P-A stand for again?
Aid: "Dunno. Hang on a second, let me check Wikipedia ... Hey! What the f---!?!"
Congressman: "Get me Reid's office -- this is gonna be a problem."
SOPA: A Mega, Meta Mashup Of News (Fast Company)
Trying to keep up with the SOPA maelstrom? Me too -- and it's really been painful.
Don't give up -- Fast Company has galloped in to the rescue. They've consolidated and constructed an entire overview article using links to the latest reporting and analysis and it's all right here: SOPA: A Mega, Meta Mashup Of News | Fast Company
Do yourself a favor and step away from the search engine and RSS feeds. Give this article a good read, maybe even click thru a couple of the links. It helps -- I finished it and felt much better.
And while you're thinking about it, leave a comment with your two cents on SOPA. What's good about it, what's bad about it and how do you think it will all shake out?
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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