How to (and not to) PR by Shannon Marketing Communications

Analysis of the good, bad and ugly in PR and marketing

Loveland Sculptor Rosetta’s Latest Work Unveiled at Salt Lake’s City Creek Center

The piece incorporates ten animals in a creek-side habitat, arranged in a montage-style composition rather than a realistic tableau.

This week only! Discount Gala tickets for 21st Annual Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale

The Governor’s Art Show & Sale is the largest fundraiser and capstone project of both the Loveland Rotary Club and the Thompson Valley Rotary Club. It stands out as one of the most prestigious exhibits of original art in the Western United States.

Would you risk alienating a customer over $1.42?

My exchange in the next couple of minutes consisted mainly of them blaming the customer (me) for not handling the broken bottle in a way that made life easier for them. When, instead, they could have taken the no-brainer step of just fixing the problem and sending me on my way.

Cornerstone Farm 2012 Summer Horsemanship Camps Offer New Options

This summer brings new options to younger children, those with little or no riding experience, and accomplished equestrians.

Nordy’s BBQ & Graham’s Carpet Network Host Ultimate Fishing Experience Viewing Party February 23

“It was truly one of the most touching, moving experiences I’ve ever been a part of,” said Katie Ingram, Graham’s Carpet Network office manager.

Graham’s Carpet Network Adds New Team Members

Office manager and project manager handle things at headquarters and in the field Loveland, Colorado – Graham’s Carpet Network, northern Colorado’s traveling floor and window covering store, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its team. Katie Ingram is now the company’s office manager, and Mark Chaput is its newest project […]

Why didn’t Cinemark just apologize?

Now, compounding that issue/image problem for the theater, it seems that the management of the Cinemark movie complex at Timberline and Harmony in Fort Collins, Colorado, has failed to apologize to the DeGrazio family for allowing his body to go undetected for the duration of a work week.

Office Depot deal this week, etc.

Confession: I bought the extended warranty on the phone system I bought. I know. I never, ever do that . . .

HR, benefits and the myth of “unlimited PTO”

Have you worked at a company that offers “unlimited paid time off?”

Graham’s Carpet Network Joins the Fight against Breast Cancer through Facebook Campaign

Loveland, CO, October 24, 2011 — Graham’s Carpet Network is asking the community to join the fight against breast cancer and participate in a Facebook campaign aimed at promoting disease prevention and awareness. Mohawk, the world’s largest flooring manufacturer and a leading supplier of Graham’s Carpet Network flooring, is using Facebook to help raise money […]

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