Monthly Archives: July 2011

Politicians Are People Too

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

Mark Ruggiero of Campaigns & Elections recently reviewed my book, When the Headline Is YOU, and wrote, “It is a must-read for anyone who interacts with journalists and reporters, but it is especially relevant for politicians and operatives and for … Continue reading →

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Media Training TIPS for Rupert Murdoch

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

I’ve been in Europe this week, Amsterdam, Paris, and London, and while here was called upon by the BBC to offer a few MEDIA TIPS to Rupert Murdoch before he goes before the House of Commons, investigating phone hacking and … Continue reading →

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Rupert Murdoch’s Untamed Arrogance

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

Rupert Murdoch may be considered the world’s leading media mogul, but when it comes to commenting to and answering questions from reporters, his ability leaves a lot to be desired. Here in Paris, as I read the European edition of … Continue reading →

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Editors & Reporters Break the Law to Generate News

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

  How far will journalists go to get a story? Apparently further than most people think. In order to get leads for a story, News of the World, a Rupert Murdoch publication, allegedly hacked the voicemail of a thirteen year … Continue reading →

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John O’Dwyer – Book Review of When the Headline Is YOU

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

John O’Dwyer of O’Dwyer’s Inside News of Public Relations & Marketing Communications in NYC reviewed my book, When the Headline Is YOU, and added his own unique twist to it. John wrote, “Even if you’re not regularly interacting with the … Continue reading →

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Keynote Speaker Embroiled in Controversy

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jeff Ansell

What do you do when the keynote speaker you hired six months ago suddenly becomes front page headlines in a sex scandal just before he is scheduled to speak to your group? Do you fire him? Plow forward ignoring the controversy … Continue reading →

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