[Hidden-tech] Re: help wanted

[B. Kimo Lee]

Hi Jeanne,

Glad you spoke up about this... exploitation.
Honestly, you have to wonder about the level of services of the PR  
Guru if that's what they pay their "media professionals". No offense  
meant, VL/GB.
http://www.vibrantlivinginc.com/prguru.htm

Best,
Kimo


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On Apr 24, 2008, at 3:08 PM, Jeanne Yocum wrote:

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> Hi,
>
> I can't let the message below go without comment. People who know  
> how to
> write effective press releases, get coverage in the media, and write  
> and
> place articles do not work for $12 to $14/hour.  Anyone who has the  
> required
> skills is making MUCH, MUCH more.  I can't think of any reason why  
> someone
> who does know PR would work at these rates, even if you're promising a
> steady, long-term gig.
>
> I don't mean to fault you for trying, but I feel I have to speak up on
> behalf of my profession.  Good PR people are highly trained  
> professionals
> and need to be compensated accordingly. People who don't know what  
> they're
> doing in this field are unlikely to produce results and can actually  
> be
> downright dangerous in terms of the negative  impression they will  
> leave
> with the media about your organization.
>
> You would be better off taking your small budget and hiring someone  
> who
> knows what they're doing to executive one or two small projects for  
> you.
>
> Best,
>
> Jeanne Yocum  | Principal
> ____________________________
> Tuscarora Communications, Ltd.
> Granby, MA
> www.yourghostwriter.com
> Member: National Writers Union
>
>
>
>
> PR person for Vibrant Living productions and unscripted Power  
> Seminars.  You
> can:
>
> write effective press releases
> get coverage on local and national radio / TV / print and Internet
> Write and place articles
>
> You have a passion for innovative and holistic living
>
> $12 - $14 an hour
>
> Beginning 5 - 10 hours  a week. Need your own hardline phone
>
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