Smithsws's Blog

Tiger

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:54:26 +0000

Tiger woods’ image has also been destroyed. However, in this case, I think it is being handled well from a PR standpoint. I don’t know why or how, but it seems like people are already beginning to forgive him. Actually, I take it back, I know exactly why this has happened. Good practitioners. They have been telling us he has a disease, that he is addicted to sex… Although to me this seems to be an obvious crock, it has been working quite well. The public have bought it so far. Now its up to him to show that he has been “cured”.

This is an example of how a major blow to a superstar’s image can be dealt with in the right way. He apologized, meant it, went to rehab and is trying to fix his image in the best way he can. Now it is up to his actions, he must follow through.

Big Ben Roethlisberger

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:43:09 +0000

Big Ben has been in the news all too much recently. Every time I turn on ESPN, I hear another story about something that has developed regarding the Steelers Super Bowl winning quarterback. Apparently he was having a little too much fun down here in Georgia during the off season. His reputation has been slaughtered but its hard to feel bad for the guy. He sexually assaulted an teenager (18 or 19 yrs old) in a bar in Milledgeville near the campus of Georgia College and State, where I have a few friends who go to school there.

He has been seen around there a lot from what I hear, along with his body guards. The word on the street is that he is a total pervert. He believes that because he is a famous football star, that everyone wants to have sex with him. He forced his will on one girl who was so drunk that she could not even tell the cops what happened, her story was different every time. This is the only reason they haven’t been able to prosecute him. The girl did not say he tried to rape her but from what is said on the television, she originally consented. Also after he left, he paid a janitor to clean the restroom that the incident happened in, getting rid of all evidence.

Ben has been suspended for 6 games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for his conduct.

From what Ive seen on TV, he needs to hire a new PR representative. He gave a spoken apologyt but it was even worse than Tiger Woods’. Not only did he look like a sleaze bag (that he is) during his speech, he barely looked up, and read something someone else wrote for him the entire time. It was completely insincere.

Only a week later, once he found he would be missing a portion of the season due to a suspension, he released another statement. This time it was a written one, it was completely obvious that he did not write this either. He even cancels the validity of his apology by saying ” even though I wasn’t convicted of any crime.”

Whoever the PR person working for him is, needs to wake up and realize that he needs to accept his suspension as a result of his actions, stand in front of reporters and say how sorry he really is (even if he isn’t). America has very forgiving fans, and by apologizing sincerely and showing he has change through actions in the coming months, he could put this all behind him. Until then, he will be despised by many people, even his own steeler family which includes teammates, former Steelers, and fans alike.

I think this situation can be helpful to prospective PR practitioners in showing what not to do when restoring the image of an athlete or celebrity.

Yet another link

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:24:58 +0000

Here is a link I found on how to help create a good image for one’s company. Here.

Blog 2

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:21:36 +0000

Here’s a blog on the city of Denver, it is an example of how a major cities ownPR blog looks. It would be fun to make one for my hometown someday. Denver.

PR Blog

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:18:02 +0000

Here is an in depth blog that a PR practitioner has created. It is very detailed. Here

Princeton review.

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:15:00 +0000

I found an interesting page on Princeton review about an overview of Public Relations - here

comment

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:04:16 +0000

http://jspence6.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/say-it-aint-so-joe-week-2-t-o-w/

The Book

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:58:05 +0000

The book used for our class, and that all of these reading notes come from can be found here – Book

T.O.W. – Week 16

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:46:51 +0000

For our final week of topics, we are asked to create a list of helpful tips for PR students who are new to blogging. Here are my tips, hopefully they are helpful.

It should be fun, not a task.
Keep up with it as much as possible.
Communicate on others’ blog pages.
Don’t be afraid to voice your opinion.
Keep an open mind.
Be prepared to learn.
Enjoy your blog.
Take pride in your blog.
Learn how to use all of the useful tools in blogging, such as hyperlinks etc.

I believe students should be able to enjoy their blogs, I didn’t think I would but I did. It feels good go speak your mind once in a while.

T.O.W. – Week 15

Stuart Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:36:31 +0000

For week 15, we are to explain what a SMNR is.

A SMNR is a social media release. It is a media release that is open for people to comment on and also to help spread thoughts or views. Many of these instances are used by posting on a website. This will enable people to take this information and leave a person though to it. It can help people understand something and then make their own decision and share it with others. It can be shared by using blogs, forum posts, and just simply having a comment section at the bottom.

I find these to be the most interesting and fun form of a public relations tool. Not only do I enjoy spreading my own thoughts on forums or comment sections. But I also can see myself enjoying the creation of one.