So, as you know, I’ve taken a full-time job and don’t really blog here anymore; I turned over the reigns to B. L. Ochman, Steve Rubel and Todd Sattersten. Why it is that I’m still doing most of the blogging here is something that confuses me, too.
Anyway, you may remember a few days ago B. L. took to task the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for neglecting the whole subject of blogging in its international conference in NY next week. She went so far as to bluntly challenge the PRSA to change its mind and include blogging on the agenda.
Blogging 1, Old School PR 0: they caved.
For reasons I didn’t quite follow, Steve and B. L. are now having something of a spat on the topic (he said; she said). I’m not going to render any opinions because A) I don’t really give a shit, and B) I’m still hoping they’ll both still blog here and play nice (awk-ward!).
Are we having fun yet?
Sorry Rick, this PRSA thing consumed my time this week. I am honored that you asked me to blog here and I will certainly be contributing regularly. And I will play nice with Steve Rubel as long as he stops trying to beat me up. :>)
Comment by B.L. Ochman — October 15, 2004 @ 5:48 pm
Rick, I am honored to be blogging here. Will play nice and contribute.
Comment by Steve Rubel — October 15, 2004 @ 5:59 pm
The Two Faces of the Blogosphere
In my view, blogging is not a popularity contest or about growing your profile. It’s about engaging in a thoughtful, transparent online conversation with readers and other bloggers on topics that you all share a passion for. Along the way
Trackback by Micro Persuasion — October 15, 2004 @ 9:04 pm
“Why it is that I’m still doing most of the blogging here…”
Perhaps you’re still a bit attached to blogging. Blogging: It can be habit-forming.
Comment by Evelyn Rodriguez — October 15, 2004 @ 9:39 pm
Nah. I think it’s a time issue. The folks blogging here have day jobs, their own blogs to maintain and also other outside projects like this one. I for one feel bad I haven’t been able to blog here much yet.
Comment by Steve Rubel — October 16, 2004 @ 8:23 am
PRSA made the right move, and I’m sure it’s only the beginning. Execs in the corporate PR world, with a little nudging from their agencies, are finally coming to the reality they have a new type of media to deal with. “Media relations” in a world with many blogs of widely varying influence levels, political perspectives, journalistic approaches, and so forth represent a vast opportunity, or minefield, for large and small businesses alike. The PRSA panel was that organization’s first acknowledgment of this sea change; there will be many more.
Comment by Scott Baradell — December 17, 2004 @ 10:26 am