Influencing public opinion and public policy on Nov 21, 2011 in Organizational Communication Public Relations Edward Bernays lobbying PR history reputation Hi guys, Thanks for the active participation in our discussion last Saturday. I had fun hearing your own thoughts on how public relations is perceived and defined by many, including your examples of brands (from local celebrities to global consumer...
Welcome to OrCom 105 on Nov 11, 2011 in Public Relations Orcom 105 Organizational Communication UP Manila Hi guys, I know this is quite strange to meet for the first time through a blog. My schedule is quite messed up for now so I won’t be able to see you face-to-face in class tomorrow. But I also don’t want to waste our first meeting and n...
Orcom 152 Comm Plan Pitch Results on Oct 28, 2011 in Uncategorized Communication plan Imagine Scholar Pilipinas National Institutes of Health OrCom 152 Orcom 2012 Organizational Communication UP Manila I’m pleased to announce the winners in the Orcom 152 (Communication Trends and Styles) Comm Plan Pitches. This year, we took on non-profit organizations that are both unknown to many, but whose missions can make a positive difference to many...
Social media according to you on Jun 17, 2011 in New Social Media Organizational Communication communication blog OrCom 152 UP Manila Welcome to Organizational Communication (OrCom) 152 –Communication Trends and Styles. This semester is going to be another joyride with me and this time, social media will be our playground. But it’s not all easy play because we have a...
First but challenged on Oct 23, 2010 in New Social Media Organizational Communication UP Manila OrCom 152 Dolan FP wi-tribe comm plan This post is for my OrCom 152 (Comm Trends and Styles) class in UP Manila. For this year’s final project for Organizational Communication 152 (Communication Trends and Styles), we chose brands that are first in their categories but are challen...
Say it with podcasts on Sep 11, 2010 in New Social Media OrCom 152 Organizational Communication podcast podcasting social media UP Manila Do you wish your organization had all the radio airtime to talk about your products and services? Guesting on a radio program requires some serious media relations effort and yes, moolah. Thanks to social media, there’s now an easier way...
Soft skills for tough times on Jul 11, 2010 in Organizational Communication Public Relations Communication EQ emotional intelligence soft skills listening tips for managers Social media can only do so much in increasing productivity and strengthening teamwork in organizations. Here’s what you really need when times are tough. When times are tough, being smart is the minimum. Sure, our aptitude and intellect are ne...
My social media letter to my granny on Jul 4, 2010 in New Social Media things social media can't do Dear Mama Ning, It’s been over a month since we lost you to eternal peace and I miss you already. Dad said he misses you too. Badly. And I understand him. He and mom took care of you until your last days, and I regret not having the chance to t...
Face-to-face with communication channels on Jun 23, 2010 in New Social Media Organizational Communication communication channels Internet UP Manila It won’t surprise Bill Gates to know that after a decade of writing his essay on Shaping the Internet Age, he is still right: the Internet is a key cultural force of the 21st Century. And one proof of this is the informal survey our class did...
Freedom from boredom :) on Jun 11, 2010 in New Social Media communication blog OrCom 152 Organizational Communication UP Manila Welcome to Comm Capsule, OrCom seniors! Okay I know, the title of this post is sarcastic. I’m just trying to be witty by forcing the connection between the Philippine Independence Day (June 12) and the burden class requirements for OrCom 15...
