Summary: In order to continue the exceptional level of education and community service to the parents and children of Cache Valley, the After School Club program needs one or more grants equaling a value of at least $150,000.
Sponsor Appeal: Through the years your organization has been helping schools and education programs across the nation. It is nearly impossible to see a school that has not be directly helped by your hand. Your philanthropy has changed millions of lives, and now we ask that you help change the lives of the children in our program. Our After School Club is an organization that tutors children in need of assistance and helps them learn lesson that they may not be learning in school. We help them with communication skills and basic social skills, and teach them ways to negotiate lives challenges. Without the aid of a sponsor we may not be able to continue helping the children due to recent state budget cuts. We ask that you help us to keep helping the children.
Problem: Companies located in Logan city will benefit greatly from the funding of Logan Parks and Recreation's After School Club, not only because of the service they will be providing to hundreds of local children, but also because they will be helping to keep Logan community the safe and respectable place that it is. afterschool club is currently looking for giving companies in order to keep the program from being shut down due to lack of funding. Local companies need to realize the direct influence After School Club has on Logan city, which eventually leads to an effect on local companies themselves. If grants are not provided by local companies the ASC program will be shut down and will have terrible results on the community of Logan. Over the years ASC has been linked to lowering the rates of gangs and criminal activity and raising the rates of high school graduation and college enrollment. Without the help of local businesses, the extremely affordable and beneficial program will be finished, and parents will be left with no other solution of what to do with their children. Major portions of these children have parents that are working for local companies like the ones we are requesting grants from. If we we are not provided with these grants, employees may not be able to work the hours they currently take on. The benefits of funding the ASC program are worth far more than the simple donation we are asking for.
Solution: The solution to the problem at hand is a simple one. After we obtain the funding necessary to continue our services, we will lobby the state for a more secure budget. Once this is secured, we can continue our mission of helping children through hard times and educating them so they can be better prepared for the world.
Capabilities: Our organization has been operating now for 30 years. In this time, we
have helped thousands of children. We are constantly improving our methods, and adhering to the time tested ones. Our director has been in the position for years and has proven herself through many hard times.
Budget: One or more grants equaling a value of at least $150,000 will contribute enough to keep the program running for another year.
- The real minimum amount that is needed to keep the program running is $300,000, but whatever amount we can receive in grants will be matched by Logan City.
- A contribution in this amount would go towards paying enough employees to keep tutoring and supervising the children.
- This money would also go towards funding of school supplies, working supplies, and monthly field trips and service projects.
- This money is the minimum amount to staff approximately 24 employees in six different schools that occupy around 500 children or more.
We thank you for your time in looking over this. You have been a great support of education, and we look forward to your future endeavors.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Media Pitch Final Draft
Media Pitch
E-mail title: Help Navigating a Troubled Economy
Dear Brent Davis,
There is a growing philosophy that your readers would love to hear about. It teaches people how a passive income can help them gain financial independence in 3-10 years. They just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Given today’s economic situation, I think just about everyone would want to hear more about it.
The easiest way for them to learn more is by visiting the Cache Valley Area Investors Association, a local group that is teaching people this theory and basic financial skills.
It is a non-profit group that meets every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce.
The group meetings teach not only these, but it also answers the questions of the members on whatever topic they may have questions on. They also try to bring in outside experts when they can so as to broaden perspectives and better answer questions. It is a safe environment in which those who want to know more on how to be financially independent can come and freely learn.
If you decide you have any questions on it, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an interview time, I can be reached by phone at 801-633-6840, or reached at i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu.
Ian Fitch
801-633-6840
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan, 84321 UT
E-mail title: Help Navigating a Troubled Economy
Dear Brent Davis,
There is a growing philosophy that your readers would love to hear about. It teaches people how a passive income can help them gain financial independence in 3-10 years. They just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Given today’s economic situation, I think just about everyone would want to hear more about it.
The easiest way for them to learn more is by visiting the Cache Valley Area Investors Association, a local group that is teaching people this theory and basic financial skills.
It is a non-profit group that meets every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce.
The group meetings teach not only these, but it also answers the questions of the members on whatever topic they may have questions on. They also try to bring in outside experts when they can so as to broaden perspectives and better answer questions. It is a safe environment in which those who want to know more on how to be financially independent can come and freely learn.
If you decide you have any questions on it, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an interview time, I can be reached by phone at 801-633-6840, or reached at i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu.
Ian Fitch
801-633-6840
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan, 84321 UT
Press Release 4 Final Draft
Press Release 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 10, 2008
Wayne Dymock,
Institute Director
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
AGGIE UNITY
Institute focusing on helping campus be one.
LOGAN, Utah Change can be a great thing, and definitely has been at USU. Due to recent changes in school policy, the LDS Institute of Religion is once again able to have a real presence on the campus. With this regained freedom, one of the big goals they have is to help the campus come closer together. Their efforts include planning activities with FOCUS, the on-campus Christian group, and by inviting any and all students of the university to take classes at the institute.
It is well known that people are a lot less scared of people who are different when they take them time to get to know each other, and this is something that the teachers at the Institute would definitely like to see more of on the campus. “We would like to see all of the students on campus being able to freely be themselves, and express their opinions,” says Bro. Dymock. Some of the ways they plan on doing this are by not only working together with FOCUS, but by also having students from foreign nations come and take with the students at the institute. Here they could help the students better understand other cultures and believes.
The other method is by inviting all the students on campus, regardless of religion, to come and take classes at the institute. Here they would be able to learn more of what their LDS counterparts on campus truly believe, and through this understanding get along and work together better.
The Logan LDS Institute of Religion is dedicated to the well being of the students. It has full-time faculty, and offers classes on weekdays, both morning and night. The classes cover dozens of topics, and are sure to have one that appeals to every student. The faculty strives to teach students the lessons they need to keep happiness in their lives, and spread it to others. For those interested in getting involved, e-mail Bro. Woodbury at woodburym@ldsces.org, or feel free to walk in and ask the front-desk secretary.
Ian Fitch
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan UT, 84321
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 10, 2008
Wayne Dymock,
Institute Director
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
AGGIE UNITY
Institute focusing on helping campus be one.
LOGAN, Utah Change can be a great thing, and definitely has been at USU. Due to recent changes in school policy, the LDS Institute of Religion is once again able to have a real presence on the campus. With this regained freedom, one of the big goals they have is to help the campus come closer together. Their efforts include planning activities with FOCUS, the on-campus Christian group, and by inviting any and all students of the university to take classes at the institute.
It is well known that people are a lot less scared of people who are different when they take them time to get to know each other, and this is something that the teachers at the Institute would definitely like to see more of on the campus. “We would like to see all of the students on campus being able to freely be themselves, and express their opinions,” says Bro. Dymock. Some of the ways they plan on doing this are by not only working together with FOCUS, but by also having students from foreign nations come and take with the students at the institute. Here they could help the students better understand other cultures and believes.
The other method is by inviting all the students on campus, regardless of religion, to come and take classes at the institute. Here they would be able to learn more of what their LDS counterparts on campus truly believe, and through this understanding get along and work together better.
The Logan LDS Institute of Religion is dedicated to the well being of the students. It has full-time faculty, and offers classes on weekdays, both morning and night. The classes cover dozens of topics, and are sure to have one that appeals to every student. The faculty strives to teach students the lessons they need to keep happiness in their lives, and spread it to others. For those interested in getting involved, e-mail Bro. Woodbury at woodburym@ldsces.org, or feel free to walk in and ask the front-desk secretary.
Ian Fitch
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan UT, 84321
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Media Pitch
E-mail title: Help Navigating a Troubled Economy
To Fredrick,
There is a growing philosophy that your readers would love to hear about. It teaches people how a passive income can help them gain financial independence in 3-10 years. They just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Given today’s economic situation, I think just about everyone would want to hear more about it.
The easiest way for them to learn more is by visiting the Cache Valley Area Investors Association, a local group that is teaching people this theory and basic financial skills.
It is a non-profit group that meets every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce.
The group meetings teach not only these, but it also answers the questions of the members on whatever topic they may have questions on. They also try to bring in outside experts when they can so as to broaden perspectives and better answer questions. It is a safe environment in which those who want to know more on how to be financially independent can come and freely learn.
If you decide you have any questions on it, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an interview time, I can be reached by phone at 801-633-6840, or reached at i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu.
Ian Fitch
801-633-6840
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan, 84321 UT
To Fredrick,
There is a growing philosophy that your readers would love to hear about. It teaches people how a passive income can help them gain financial independence in 3-10 years. They just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Given today’s economic situation, I think just about everyone would want to hear more about it.
The easiest way for them to learn more is by visiting the Cache Valley Area Investors Association, a local group that is teaching people this theory and basic financial skills.
It is a non-profit group that meets every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce.
The group meetings teach not only these, but it also answers the questions of the members on whatever topic they may have questions on. They also try to bring in outside experts when they can so as to broaden perspectives and better answer questions. It is a safe environment in which those who want to know more on how to be financially independent can come and freely learn.
If you decide you have any questions on it, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an interview time, I can be reached by phone at 801-633-6840, or reached at i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu.
Ian Fitch
801-633-6840
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan, 84321 UT
Press Release 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 10, 2008
Wayne Dymock,
Institute Director
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
AGGIE UNITY
Institute focusing on helping campus be one.
LOGAN, Utah Change can be a great thing, and definitely has been at USU. Due to recent changes in school policy, the LDS Institute of Religion is once again able to have a real presence on the campus. With this regained freedom, one of the big goals they have is to help the campus come closer together. Their efforts include planning activities with FOCUS, the on-campus Christian group, and by inviting any and all students of the university to take classes at the institute.
It is well known that people are a lot less scared of people who are different when they take them time to get to know each other, and this is something that the teachers at the Institute would definitely like to see more of on the campus. “We would like to see all of the students on campus being able to freely be themselves, and express their opinions,” says Bro. Dymock. Some of the ways they plan on doing this are by not only working together with FOCUS, but by also having students from foreign nations come and take with the students at the institute. Here they could help the students better understand other cultures and believes.
The other method is by inviting all the students on campus, regardless of religion, to come and take classes at the institute. Here they would be able to learn more of what their LDS counterparts on campus truly believe, and through this understanding get along and work together better.
The Logan LDS Institute of Religion is dedicated to the well being of the students. It has full-time faculty, and offers classes on weekdays, both morning and night. The classes cover dozens of topics, and are sure to have one that appeals to every student. The faculty strives to teach students the lessons they need to keep happiness in their lives, and spread it to others.
Ian Fitch
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan UT, 84321
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
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Oct. 10, 2008
Wayne Dymock,
Institute Director
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
AGGIE UNITY
Institute focusing on helping campus be one.
LOGAN, Utah Change can be a great thing, and definitely has been at USU. Due to recent changes in school policy, the LDS Institute of Religion is once again able to have a real presence on the campus. With this regained freedom, one of the big goals they have is to help the campus come closer together. Their efforts include planning activities with FOCUS, the on-campus Christian group, and by inviting any and all students of the university to take classes at the institute.
It is well known that people are a lot less scared of people who are different when they take them time to get to know each other, and this is something that the teachers at the Institute would definitely like to see more of on the campus. “We would like to see all of the students on campus being able to freely be themselves, and express their opinions,” says Bro. Dymock. Some of the ways they plan on doing this are by not only working together with FOCUS, but by also having students from foreign nations come and take with the students at the institute. Here they could help the students better understand other cultures and believes.
The other method is by inviting all the students on campus, regardless of religion, to come and take classes at the institute. Here they would be able to learn more of what their LDS counterparts on campus truly believe, and through this understanding get along and work together better.
The Logan LDS Institute of Religion is dedicated to the well being of the students. It has full-time faculty, and offers classes on weekdays, both morning and night. The classes cover dozens of topics, and are sure to have one that appeals to every student. The faculty strives to teach students the lessons they need to keep happiness in their lives, and spread it to others.
Ian Fitch
945 N. 800 E. #3
Logan UT, 84321
i.mordecai.f@aggiemail.usu.edu
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Final Press Release 3: Cause Promotion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 26, 2008
Preston Parker,
Founder/President
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
cachevaia@gamil.com
www.cvaia.com
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Work because you want to, not because you have to.
LOGAN, Utah A new philosophy is beginning to gain hold in America. People are starting to realize that they can work at a job they love and still make a living. They believe you just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Organizations have formed to educate others, and to spread the cause. As non-profit organizations, the groups are doing their best to help others. President Parker has founded such a group here in Cache County to try and help others find this way of life.
A local group has been an advocate of this philosophy. The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a group trying educate others on how they can improve their financial situation. "Financial independence is within everyone's reach. They just need to be willing to work for it," said Preston Parker, the president of the group. The group teaches members how a passive income can be obtained if one is willing to invest time, money, or credit. They teach how this passive income can lead to financial independence in 3-10 years, with the time depending on the effort.
In the group's meetings they provide a non-threatening environment in which the members can ask questions about anything that they might have questions on. When the group is able, or feels that it would add more to the topic, they will even bring in guest speakers to educate the members.
Joining the group is simple. Send an email to President Parker and you will be added to the group. The meetings are held every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce, located at 160 N. Main St. in Logan.
People in America have ample opportunity and options to be able to work in a job they enjoy. Understanding passive income makes this possible. There are many associations which are helping educate people in how to truly become financially independent. Cache Valley Area Investors Association based in Logan, Utah, is one such organization. It was founded in July 2007 and currently has 50 members.
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Sept. 26, 2008
Preston Parker,
Founder/President
160 N. Main St.
Logan, UT 84321
cachevaia@gamil.com
www.cvaia.com
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Work because you want to, not because you have to.
LOGAN, Utah A new philosophy is beginning to gain hold in America. People are starting to realize that they can work at a job they love and still make a living. They believe you just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Organizations have formed to educate others, and to spread the cause. As non-profit organizations, the groups are doing their best to help others. President Parker has founded such a group here in Cache County to try and help others find this way of life.
A local group has been an advocate of this philosophy. The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a group trying educate others on how they can improve their financial situation. "Financial independence is within everyone's reach. They just need to be willing to work for it," said Preston Parker, the president of the group. The group teaches members how a passive income can be obtained if one is willing to invest time, money, or credit. They teach how this passive income can lead to financial independence in 3-10 years, with the time depending on the effort.
In the group's meetings they provide a non-threatening environment in which the members can ask questions about anything that they might have questions on. When the group is able, or feels that it would add more to the topic, they will even bring in guest speakers to educate the members.
Joining the group is simple. Send an email to President Parker and you will be added to the group. The meetings are held every other Thursday at 7:00 at the Cache County chamber of commerce, located at 160 N. Main St. in Logan.
People in America have ample opportunity and options to be able to work in a job they enjoy. Understanding passive income makes this possible. There are many associations which are helping educate people in how to truly become financially independent. Cache Valley Area Investors Association based in Logan, Utah, is one such organization. It was founded in July 2007 and currently has 50 members.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Draft Press Release 3: Cause Promotion
FOR RELEASE: 25 Sept. 2008
Cache Valley Area Investors Association
Cache County
Chamber of Commerce
160 N. Main St.
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Associations educating people on finances.
LOGAN, Utah A new philosophy is beginning to gain hold in America. People are starting to realize that they can work at a job they love and still make a living. They believe you just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Organizations have formed to educate others, and to spread the cause. As non-profit organizations, the groups are doing their best to help others.
A local group has been an advocate of this philosophy. The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a group trying educate others on how they can improve their financial situation. "Financial independence is within everyone's reach. They just need to be willing to work for it," said Preston Parker, the president of the group. The group teaches members how a passive income can be obtained if one is willing to invest time, money, or credit. They teach how this passive income can lead to financial independence in 3-10 years, with the time depending on the effort.
In the group's meetings they provide a non-threatening environment in which the members can ask questions about anything that they might have questions on. When the group is able, or feels that it would add more to the topic, they will even bring in guest speakers to educate the members. Joining the group is simple as well. Simply send an email to President Parker and you will be added to the group. The meetings are held everyother Thursday at 7:00 at the cache county chamber of commerce.
People in America have ample opportunity and options to be able to work in a job they enjoy. Understanding passive income makes this possible. There are many associations which are helping educate people in how to truly become financially independent. Cache Valley Area Investors Association based in Logan, Utah, is one such organization. It was founded in July 2007 and currently has 50 members.
Preston Parker
Founder/President
cachevaia@gamil.com
www.cvaia.com
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Cache Valley Area Investors Association
Cache County
Chamber of Commerce
160 N. Main St.
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Associations educating people on finances.
LOGAN, Utah A new philosophy is beginning to gain hold in America. People are starting to realize that they can work at a job they love and still make a living. They believe you just need something to invest, whether it be time, money, or credit. Organizations have formed to educate others, and to spread the cause. As non-profit organizations, the groups are doing their best to help others.
A local group has been an advocate of this philosophy. The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a group trying educate others on how they can improve their financial situation. "Financial independence is within everyone's reach. They just need to be willing to work for it," said Preston Parker, the president of the group. The group teaches members how a passive income can be obtained if one is willing to invest time, money, or credit. They teach how this passive income can lead to financial independence in 3-10 years, with the time depending on the effort.
In the group's meetings they provide a non-threatening environment in which the members can ask questions about anything that they might have questions on. When the group is able, or feels that it would add more to the topic, they will even bring in guest speakers to educate the members. Joining the group is simple as well. Simply send an email to President Parker and you will be added to the group. The meetings are held everyother Thursday at 7:00 at the cache county chamber of commerce.
People in America have ample opportunity and options to be able to work in a job they enjoy. Understanding passive income makes this possible. There are many associations which are helping educate people in how to truly become financially independent. Cache Valley Area Investors Association based in Logan, Utah, is one such organization. It was founded in July 2007 and currently has 50 members.
Preston Parker
Founder/President
cachevaia@gamil.com
www.cvaia.com
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Press Release 1: Announcement
Draft Press Release 1: Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5th September 2008
Preston Parker
President
ABC RealEstate LLC
Logan, Utah 84321
NEW COMPANY OPENS IN LOGAN
ABC RealEstate opens doors in Logan
ABC RealEstate has opened it’s doors and is looking for investors. Using a system patented by Bill Gatten, it seeks to make it easier for people to not only buy homes, but keep their homes as well.
By using a system that includes multiple investors in a home, it allows those who wouldn’t be able to get a mortage, or afford a down payment, to get a home. Those who invest profit as well, as they can expect to see 10-20% increase on their investment in two to three years.
The investors the company is seeking are those with a FICO rating of 680 or better, and also those who can provide a 20% investment in a house. While this percentage can be as low as 3%, the higher amount is preferred.
The way President Parker phrases his company goals is, “Our company is trying to help people get and keep homes during this housing crisis in America.” So not only is it helping investors make money, it is helping those in need.
Ian Fitch
Imfitch@hotmail.com
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Draft Press Release 1: Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5th September 2008
Preston Parker President ABC RealEstate LLC Logan, Utah 84321
NEW COMPANY OPENS IN LOGAN
ABC RealEstate opens doors in Logan
ABC RealEstate has opened it’s doors and is looking for investors. Using a system patented by Bill Gatten, it seeks to make it easier for people to not only buy homes, but keep their homes as well. By using a system that includes multiple investors in a home, it allows those who wouldn’t be able to get a mortage, or afford a down payment, to get a home. Those who invest profit as well, as they can expect to see 10-20% increase on their investment in two to three years.
The investors the company is seeking are those with a FICO rating of 680 or better, and also those who can provide a 20% investment in a house. While this percentage can be as low as 3%, the higher amount is preferred.
The way President Parker phrases his company goals is, “Our company is trying to help people get and keep homes during this housing crisis in America.” So not only is it helping investors make money, it is helping those in need.
Ian Fitch
Imfitch@hotmail.com
-END-
5th September 2008
Preston Parker President ABC RealEstate LLC Logan, Utah 84321
NEW COMPANY OPENS IN LOGAN
ABC RealEstate opens doors in Logan
ABC RealEstate has opened it’s doors and is looking for investors. Using a system patented by Bill Gatten, it seeks to make it easier for people to not only buy homes, but keep their homes as well. By using a system that includes multiple investors in a home, it allows those who wouldn’t be able to get a mortage, or afford a down payment, to get a home. Those who invest profit as well, as they can expect to see 10-20% increase on their investment in two to three years.
The investors the company is seeking are those with a FICO rating of 680 or better, and also those who can provide a 20% investment in a house. While this percentage can be as low as 3%, the higher amount is preferred.
The way President Parker phrases his company goals is, “Our company is trying to help people get and keep homes during this housing crisis in America.” So not only is it helping investors make money, it is helping those in need.
Ian Fitch
Imfitch@hotmail.com
-END-
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Public relations in a nutshell
Public Relations, if it had to be summed up quickly, could be said to be image control. But to give it full justice, more needs to be said.
PR has a very necessary place in the modern world. It helps people control their own image instead of letting a biased or harsh media control it. With so many different sources of news, it is important for a company to have a say in what is said about them.
PR has a very necessary place in the modern world. It helps people control their own image instead of letting a biased or harsh media control it. With so many different sources of news, it is important for a company to have a say in what is said about them.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The press release that I decided to analyze was the recent announcement by Mac that their iTunes program/store is now the 'number two music retailer in the US'. I am selling computers to pay my way through college, and it seemed fitting homage to that.
Looking at the press release, it seems like quite the bragging spot. Looking at the effects of the release, it seems like something went wrong.
Some of the sites ridiculed Mac for conducting business like Microsoft is alleged to (a.k.a. monopolizing) (http://www.aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=10233). This is to be expected as success always brings out some resent from people. It is not really something to pay much attention to, but something you need to know is there.
Meanwhile the AP (associated press) response was more geared to other news from the NPD Group. This organization did the study which showed Macs new found pedestal, but the other news in it seemed to overshadow Mac everywhere but their own press release. The really amusing part is that according to the AP Macs stocks fell 2.1%. This is actually more of a problem as the AP is what most people are going to hear. Their less than fabulous response is not in the best interest of Mac, but as it was not scathing it is too bad of a result.
The press release seems really ineffective. Nobody seemed especially impressed, and it still did not help their stock.
Looking at the press release, it seems like quite the bragging spot. Looking at the effects of the release, it seems like something went wrong.
Some of the sites ridiculed Mac for conducting business like Microsoft is alleged to (a.k.a. monopolizing) (http://www.aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=10233). This is to be expected as success always brings out some resent from people. It is not really something to pay much attention to, but something you need to know is there.
Meanwhile the AP (associated press) response was more geared to other news from the NPD Group. This organization did the study which showed Macs new found pedestal, but the other news in it seemed to overshadow Mac everywhere but their own press release. The really amusing part is that according to the AP Macs stocks fell 2.1%. This is actually more of a problem as the AP is what most people are going to hear. Their less than fabulous response is not in the best interest of Mac, but as it was not scathing it is too bad of a result.
The press release seems really ineffective. Nobody seemed especially impressed, and it still did not help their stock.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
My talking points.
My goals for my career are certain. I would like to end up working PR for the LDS church or for the
To help me in my goal of making it into one of these departments, I have been asked to decide on the three points of my talents, or traits, that best qualify me for these jobs. So, here they are.
The first one is that I am adept at conflict resolution. One of the things PR is called in to help with is to resolve some issue that is going on, and if I already have skill in that area, it is a jump start for me. I think one of the ways I have been able to develop this is the fact that I have seven siblings. Further, I was one of the smaller and quieter siblings. This is definitely a way to learn how to either disappear, or make the problems disappear. Luckily for me I chose the latter.
The second trait that I believe helps me is that I am good at understanding other cultures. Some of my best friends are from a foreign nation, from places such as
The third trait that I would make mention of is my strong moral drive. Simply put, I am a straight-laced person. I do my best to keep integrity in my work. I have a belief system and I stick to it, despite what the consequences may be. My parents taught me well in my youth, as have the many great people that I have had the opportunity to work with in my life. This to me seems the most vital of the traits. No matter what other skills I may have, if I cannot be trusted by my employer, or if I cannot be trusted by the clients or whomever I may be dealing with, I am worthless. This is the trait I am proudest of.
I am not sure if these traits will be enough to get me a job in these positions or fields, but I think they are a marvelous start.
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