NPR launches monthlong series on public relations, starting with evisceration of BP

“Public relations is very big business, and in the next month we’re going to look at the PR industry. Who does it? How it works? And the extent of its influence?” It began with a report on BP—titled “BP: A Textbook Example Of How Not To Handle PR”—in which several PR pros eviscerated the oil … Continue reading NPR launches monthlong series on public relations, starting with evisceration of BP

U2 and Muse Cover Talking Heads, David Bowie and Rolling Stones at Brazil Nightclub

U2 and Muse officially wrapped up their South American stadium tour on Wednesday night but hours after the show ended they headed over to the Sao Paulo nightclub Bar Secreto and continued  playing on a considerably smaller stage You’d think anything that happens super late night at  Bar Secreto remains… Original Link: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/u2-and-muse-cover-talking-heads-david-bowie-and-rolling-stones-at-brazil-nightclub-20110415 via my6sense

Report: 1.4% of Consumers Have Cut the Cord, But 7% Think About It

While only 1.4% of consumers have cut the cord in the last two years, 7% of current pay-television subscribers are considering canceling their service, according to a survey in the May 2011 issue of… Original Link: http://feeds.mediabuyerplanner.com/~r/mbp/~3/D_htp0rjVqU/ via my6sense

Tennessee names Cuonzo Martin basketball coach

Cuonzo Martin is jumping from the Missouri Valley to the Tennessee Valley to become the new men’s basketball coach at Tennessee. UT announced Sunday night that it hired the 39-year-old Martin, who has coached at Missouri State the past three years, to replace Bruce Pearl who was fired on Monday. “Cuonzo is among the most … Continue reading Tennessee names Cuonzo Martin basketball coach

The demise of Bruce Pearl

Gerald Adler Wrote:Great article…but sad there are no winners. The big, blue and white bus climbed the Appalachian Mountains on March 19 carrying the Tennessee men’s basketball team back from a shameful showing in a game that tipped off 24 hours earlier. Original Link: http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/mar/26/demise-bruce-pearl/?partner=RSS via my6sense

Measurement Specialists Nielsen and comScore Trade Lawsuits

Nielsen and comScore are exchanging patent lawsuits, each accusing the other of treading on its intellectual property rights. Last week, Nielsen filed against comScore in the latter’s home state of… Original Link: http://feeds.mediabuyerplanner.com/~r/mbp/~3/vE24caAn2hc/ via my6sense

What to Watch for in New York Times’ Pay-Meter Experiment

The Times’ effort to charge frequent visitors will undoubtedly find many takers when it goes into effect on March 28. Whether the model ultimately works, however, depends on the action at three key fronts. Here’s what’s worth watching. Original Link: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/adage/homepage/~3/dApg7iaCaIQ/article.php via my6sense