The: Who, Where & What I have been commenting!

Ok so I will just keep updating this blog so people can keep track of where I have been commenting.
Sorry I really need to work on my organisational techniques so this sit would actually flow better.
Thanks for baring with me guys!

http://cmns1290johnhanlen.blogspot.com
WEEK ONE/TWO.
Looking back on early blogs I find really beneficial, your analysis of the first chapter has helped me see how people can change their views with a little bit of knowledge.
While you remain skeptical, (which I think is important when learning) you are willing and open to new ideas.
I found it very interesting that you can see yourself already being involved in PR, up until right now I had never really thought about that, but I agree!

http://cmns1290felicitythreadgate.blogspot.com
WEEK THREE
I really appreciated that rather focus on how public relations is practices you emphasised on the why it is practiced.
Your interpretations for this week have made me second think the readings and get a firmer grasp on them.
I found it interesting, the point made on globalisation.
However, really can all PR be globalised? Would we even want it to be?
Otherwise, I agree with all the points you concurred with Gower.
Glad to see where all on the same boat!

http://cmns1290LaurettaParker.blogspot.com
WEEK FOUR
Hey Lauretta, Thanks so much for your views for this week, I found it helpful in having a broader idea of the readings.
I hadn’t really given much thought to the internal communication though, I knew it was important but I just didn’t pay that much attention to it through the reading.
I also found it very interesting to find out the least effective tools with important clients, I always thought email was a good idea- lucky I know now!
I definitely agree that in the end, it is best to follow your instinct and do what feels right, sometimes going by the book is not the best way.

http://cmns1290emmamurphy.blogspot.com
WEEK FIVE
Glad you like plans and lists Emma, because PR definitely loves them!
I was involved in marketing last year and grasped a good understanding of whats involved in planning events. One thing we were always trained in was "evaluation is key to your next big success," just thought you might find that interesting.
I really found your example of sports to tactics and strategies, which has definitely helped me understand the terms more! Thanks.

http://cmns1290lauriealexander.blogspot.com
WEEK SIX
"I think it would be difficult to truly practice ethics in the workplace if you cannot practice ethics in every aspect of your life".
I absolutely loved this in your blog and agree with it. But it is hard in this type of business to stick with your morals when they may be conflicting with the business..
Your writings for this week have helped me see a more personal approach to PR rather then 'text book related' themes.

http://CMNS1290KellieO'Sullivan.blogspot.com
WEEK SEVEN
I completely see your point about feeling it had so much to do with journalism. Nevertheless, I felt the point the text was trying to convey was the fact that journalists are primarily responsible for what goes to the public. As a PR person, you must understand what journalists responsibilities are and what they want, for your story to make it.
Your writings for this week helped confirm what I had taken from the readings, I also really liked; “become familiar with all styles and deadlines and work well within them” (Johnston & Zawawi, 2004, p. 265).
I also agree with your point that making friends at the right places is a good idea, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should slack off on your job though, your ‘friends’ have a job to do too!

http://CMNS1290nathanswan.blogspot.com
WEEK EIGHT
Your readings for this week have made me look more into the practical side of public relations, rather then the straight theory that I was thinking of.
While I took the actual way of writing (e.g. grammar), you have made me look at the personality behind the writing, which now I feel is one of the most important points in writing for the media!

http://cmns1290sarashanahan.blogspot.com
WEEK NINE
Your take on this week reading was very similar to my own, which is great that we all seem to be on the same page!
Don't forget with Cooperate sponsorship it isn't just the organisation sponsoring an event, but gaining attention and value for being next to that event.
No one just gives money, there must be something in return.
I liked your emphasis on good communication, like the fact that you must make sure your organisation have similar goals to the organisation you are proposing the sponsorship from.
Also your practical straight forward idea to sponsorship plans, "if you can't afford it scrap it... No one likes desperation". That's awesome haha!

http://taeganreid3058471.blogspot.com
WEEK TEN
Hey Taegan, Your writing on this weeks reading has really helped me think more about PR as a strategic force rather then just a business.
I deffinately agree that you must meet all the points in the program plan other wise you will sell the whole thing short.
It is important to have tactics but you can't have them without having a stratergy first!
Steve wrote a good little comment on my blog emhasising that.
Thanks for the blog, it was really good and to the point!
Shell.

http://cmns1290alexandranorman.blogspot.com
WEEK 11
Hey, wow I found it so hard to find someone else who had writen this weeks blog that I hadn't already commented!
"Research should be an ongoing activity," this quote from your interpretations of this weeks reading was one that I strongly agree with.
The way you set out your blog in point form really helped narrow down everything and make it that much easier to understand.
I also agree that you really can research too much, but I think if a good practitioner sets clear goals they will know the answers they want and follow the right procedures in finding out (e.g. what type of research needed and where to go looking), don't you think?
Also I really appreciated how you related the input, output and outcome research to public relations as I was having difficulty seeing how it differed from plain marketing!