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Gangs and social media
In a show of support for a friend, I recently attended a small seminar on event planning where my compadre was a main speaker. Instead of leaving the workshop that day filled with new ideas about event planning, I left with a phrase in my head… “gangsta PR”. See my friend went through a list […]
Barbados gets its own public relations association
Theorists claim that when an industry has an association of its own, that’s the day it becomes a profession. Well, the Barbados public relations industry will soon take that big step in heightening its profile, and creating a forum for public relations practitioners to network, collaborate, and access resources that will enhance their skills.
Members of […]
Film-making in Trinidad and Tobago
Sometimes as communications professionals we tend to think in a vacuum. When we think of media we think print as in newspapers (and sometimes magazines), radio (advertising, news, and talkshows), and television (as in news, talk shows and advertising). But what about film or full-fledged shows outside of the “talk” arena?
In Trinidad and Tobago, the […]
Graphic designers wanted for MACO Caribbean Magazines
Toute Bagai Publishing Limited, publisher of MACO Caribbean Living and Destinations magazines, as well as MACO Caribbean Homes and MACO Interiors Sourcebook, currently has two vacancies for graphic artists, and is encouraging all graphic designers (newbies and experienced alike) to apply.
The positions are as follows:
1. Intern - Graphic Artist
2. Graphic Artist experienced with In […]
Two Ps of PR
Great public relations is based on performance and personality. Is this a brilliant, new or mind-blowing deduction? No. But it’s worth repeating because some people or organisations still think that they can gain positive media coverage or change public opinion by just throwing about nice statements, and try to do just that.
For example, a company […]
