Public Relations Lessons from the BP Oil Spill
Frank Williams
by Frank Williams
For the past two months, much of America’s attention has been focused on the unfolding disaster resulting from the explosion of BP’s oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. I believe we are all united in our hope and prayer that those charged with capping the well and getting the leak under control will be able to do so soon. As someone who lives in coastal North Carolina and values our coastal resources, that is certainly my hope and prayer.
With that being said, I believe the aftermath of the BP oil spill offers a few public relations lessons.
Pioneer Strategies’ president joins board of directors of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
LELAND, N.C. – Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., has been named to the board of directors of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County, Inc. (CIS).
“Communities in Schools is a great organization that does important work to help Brunswick County’s students learn and stay in school, and I am proud to join their board,” says Williams.
Communities in Schools’ mission is to connect needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life. CIS currently offers four core service areas: after-school programs, Teen Court, family resource centers, and adopt-a-school and volunteer partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.cisbrunswick.org.
Rich Galen offers “Press Secretary 101″ lesson following Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s criticism of President Obama
Rich Galen served as press secretary to Newt Gingrich when Gingrich was the Republican Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as communications director when Gingrich was Speaker of the House.
Galen posted an insightful entry on his “Mullings” website following General Stanley McChrystal’s recent criticism of President Obama. Galen’s entry, entitled “Press Secretary 101″, is an interesting read for anyone whose work involves media relations.
Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses Leland Business Association, discusses 12 Keys to Effective Business Networking
Frank Williams
LELAND, N.C. – Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., addressed a gathering of the Leland Business Association (LBA) on Wednesday, June 9. Williams discussed 12 keys to effective business networking.
“Networking can be one of the most effective tools for building a strong, vibrant business,” says Williams. “Unfortunately, far too many people go about networking the wrong way. In some cases, they shoot themselves in the foot by focusing on getting an immediate sale rather than building a relationship. In other cases, they expend a great deal of energy networking in all the wrong places. My talk focused on a few simple, fundamental keys to building a strong, lasting network of business contacts.”
Poll: Americans See Local Newspaper Reporting As More Reliable Than Online News
According to a recent poll by Rasmussen Reports, a more Americans still trust their local newspapers than online news sources.
According to the poll:
- 78% see the reporting by their local newspapers as being at least somewhat reliable, up eight points from results found in March of last year. Only 14% do not see their local newspapers’ reporting as being reliable.
- 66% of adults see reporting from Internet sources as reliable, showing virtually no change from a year ago. Sixteen percent (16%) do not view online sources that way.
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