http://socalprblog.com/wordpress Los Angeles | Orange County | San Diego Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:44:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Q: Text Messaging is such a common practice nowadays. Does the AP Stylebook have anything to say about it? – Anonymous Yes, in addition to an entry for “text messaging/instant messaging,” AP style provides information on common practices and abbreviations. These rules can also apply to emails and social media messages, ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1316 The very mention of the words student, teacher and social network in the same breath summons controversy in the blink of an eye; what with states like Missouri legally disallowing students and teachers to become “friends” on social networks like MySpace and Facebook, it’s now more than just an issue ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1301 Most PR practioners claim neutral when it comes to politics as an agency's client base can range from the far corners of the right and the left.   But we all work with elected officials offices and want to be sure our clients' messages are heard.  One office staff member I give ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1296 There are some great new job opportunities popping up over SoCal. Check them out: Los Angeles Internship Opportunities on PRSA LA Website Account Executive, JMPR Public Relations Social Media Strategist, Color Image Apparel Orange County Public Relations Specialist, Molina Healthcare, Inc. Communications Manager, FamilyIQ Marketing/Communications Specialist, The Consortium for International Development San Diego Senior Account Executive, BERKMAN Intern, BERKMAN Public Relations Manager, ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1291 Marisa Valbona, APR, Fellow PRSA, Selected as PRSA National Western District Director Congratulations to Marisa Valbona, APR, PRSA Fellow (president, CIM Incorporated, La Jolla, Calif.) for securing the slot on the slate as the Director for the Western District. Marisa is from the San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter and was currently ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1284 When we heard about SDSU's program in digital media, we wanted to find out the details.  Here's insight from an interview held with Tamara McLeod, executive director of professional development for SDSU's College of Extended Studies on the new educational offering in digital media.   With a full-house response to the program, we'd all be lucky to ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1277 SoCalPRBlog Co-founder/Editor Jennifer Berson Monimated for MomPreneur Award SoCalPRBlog co-founder Jennifer Zankan Berson is nominated for a MOMPreneur Award and we'd really love your support.  Berson is the founder of Jeneration PR, a boutique PR & Social Media agency specializing in promoting beauty, fashion & lifestyle brands.  She has been featured ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1274 This is one of the most hilarious, but creative job postings we have ever come across and had to share it with you! At FOX 5 TV in San Diego we are assembling an army of blood thirsty assassins armed with creativity and fortified with a “can do” attitude to join our ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1268 Celebrity gossip and news are hot topics in today’s media. Consumers everywhere are fascinated with what their favorite stars are doing, wearing, driving, eating and more. As style leaders, they are powerful influencers and its no wonder that more and more companies want to integrate their products into the lives ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1261 Here’s input from a PR consultant and entrepreneur who is doing things right.  Dana Humphrey from Whitegate PR in New York shares some insight for southern California readers on networking and building smart campaigns for clients in the booming pet industry.  How are you successful in getting linked in with so ... http://socalprblog.com/wordpress/?p=1246