True. I think this is one of the areas where PR people can really improve. Being honest and upfront about your work with a reporter seems like a better idea than saying you have a relationship — that just seems like a scapegoat for someone who can’t remember their last interaction with a reporter, anyway. The only time you could really claim a relationship is if its someone you have met in person who you are in contact with on a regular basis. Everything else is just BS. Not good for you, your client, or any future relationship you could establish with the reporter.
Rafe, in order for someone to have the privilege of pitching you over a martini, they need to understand that a “martini” is always, always, always made with gin. If it’s not made with gin, it is a “vodka martini”. We purists must stick together…
Preach, Rafe, preach!
damn. I just told a prospect how you like your martinis.
If you don’t like martinis, we likely will never have a relationship. peace out.
It’s gin martinis, right, Aly? But with Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, or perhaps Beefeater?
Just too much to keep track of…
Rafe, I have no comment. Just wanted to comment, so I can tell clients we have a relationship. :-)
True. I think this is one of the areas where PR people can really improve. Being honest and upfront about your work with a reporter seems like a better idea than saying you have a relationship — that just seems like a scapegoat for someone who can’t remember their last interaction with a reporter, anyway. The only time you could really claim a relationship is if its someone you have met in person who you are in contact with on a regular basis. Everything else is just BS. Not good for you, your client, or any future relationship you could establish with the reporter.
Aly and Corinne: Yep, It’s gin martinis for me. But I’ve outgrown my Sapphire fetish.
Rafe, in order for someone to have the privilege of pitching you over a martini, they need to understand that a “martini” is always, always, always made with gin. If it’s not made with gin, it is a “vodka martini”. We purists must stick together…