Category Ed’s books
Attention, Business Reading Group Members
Boy, have I got a deal for you. I know, that sounds like a line from a cheesy late night TV ad. Seriously, I think this is one you might appreciate if you are involved with a business book club or reading group. Such groups typically enjoy hearing from authors, so I hereby volunteer to […]
Defining Journalism’s Terms of Art
Everyone who deals with the press would do well to understand newsroom lingo. As with most professions, reporters have their own shorthand jargon. I included a glossary of such expressions in Chapter Six of my book Reporters Don’t Hate You: 100+ Amazing Media Relations Strategies., and have shared portions in the past on the C-suite […]
Clearing Up Confusion Over Journalistic Jargon
News sources from the C-suite to the most junior issue expert serve themselves well when they become acquainted with the vernacular used by reporters. Below are terms of art relative to the journalistic trade listed alphabetically from J to O. Earlier articles described the lingo from A to C, and from D to I. Familiarity […]
2022 in Review
Fifty-plus posts. That’s the volume of this C-suite Blueprint blog in 2022. Next year will see a similar output. Allow me to highlight some of my favorites from the year now winding down, along with some insights into why I decided to write about certain topics as well as a few additional behind the scenes […]
A Fascination with Books
When people learn I’ve published four books, I often get a reaction that boils down to “Wow!” I have yet to grow accustomed to such glory. That initial response is typically followed by questions like those below, along with the responses. Q: How does it feel to be a famous author? I’ll let you know […]
A Yes or No Decision
Following is an excerpt based on the second edition of The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great Presentations. Buy it at your favorite bookseller. There is a step you must take before you ever start organizing your presentation. It is one that all too many people ignore: Deciding whether or not to […]
What Do Reporters Mean When They Say…?
What does the term “embargo” mean to a reporter? When do you need to wear an IFB? Why is the First Amendment so important to a free press? The answers can be found in Reporters Don’t Hate You: 100+ Amazing Media Relations Strategies. One of the book’s features is a reporter’s glossary covering dozens of […]
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