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Babiš’s Purchase of Mafra Raises Questions of Motives
Andrej Babiš, founder of agriculture firm Agrofert and political movement ANO 2011, says he will lay down strict ethical guidelines that will prevent him from playing a major role in… Read more
03/07/2013Reading time: 5 minutesBoom and Bust: Why Czech Start-ups Need Professional Communication
The economic crisis that began in 2008 has emphasized that the true engine of a healthy economy is the vivacious small enterprises created and driven by people who dare to… Read more
24/05/2013Reading time: 5 minutesMagazines struggle as readership plummets
As the traditional print market continues to decline, publishing houses are increasingly experimenting with digital media as well as new titles and concepts in a bid to survive. This article… Read more
06/03/2013Reading time: 7 minutesMedia Training for Leaders: And Why It’s Not Enough
When people ask me why I decided to leave journalism in order to become a media trainer and coach, I admit it’s not easy to answer. Journalism has been the… Read more
07/02/2013Reading time: 5 minutesThe End of the Media World As We Know It and What to Do About It
When I entered the Faculty of Journalism at the University of Bucharest in June 2000, a whole world was just about to begin. The promise of free journalism in a… Read more
19/12/2012Reading time: 5 minutesLessons from Pavel Řehák of Česká Pojišťovna: How a CEO Can Make a Real Difference
Lying back in my chair at the 2012 Czech PR Summit, I am trying to relax. The morning started on the wrong foot. I hit the fence upon arrival: at… Read more
07/11/2012Reading time: 6 minutesWhere’s the Button for My Personal Financial Advisor?
Last week I experienced three situations that made me ponder on the power of human attitude. In many cases I dare to say such attitude will decide who’s going to… Read more
20/10/2012Reading time: 5 minutesNo Real Leadership Without Communication
The biggest challenge I face as a corporate communication advisor is access to my clients’ wants and needs. Two questions remain are what is the easiest way to know them,… Read more
08/10/2012Reading time: 5 minutesCEOs’ PR Sins. A Small Guide to Heaven and Hell
Yes. I know. Many of my good friends, whose job is to represent their organisations, will “love” me again. But somebody must say it. Most often, the biggest obstacle ahead… Read more
06/08/2012Reading time: 6 minutesWho’s the Real Time Killer – Email or Us?
It’s incredible how much clarity one can achieve just by taking one week off with no phone signal or Internet access. For example, we might realize that we are not… Read more
16/07/2012Reading time: 3 minutesPR Horror a la Czech: Spokeswoman Fired for Not Securing Authorization
Many things aren’t as professional as they could be in the Czech PR. Yet, one thing goes constantly beyond the limit – the issue of article authorization prior to publication.… Read more
13/07/2012Reading time: 4 minutesAbandon All Hope, You Who Chase Quick PR
Every time a client comes to me and asks for quick PR, my stomach churns. Such clients usually ask for PR for events they organize in one or two months,… Read more
12/04/2012Reading time: 5 minutesNečas: Savvy Politician or Inept in Handling His Image?
People who follow the doings of the Czech Prime Minister Petr Nečas often say he has no charisma. A colorless, tasteless style meant to keep him in a safe political… Read more
15/03/2012Reading time: 4 minutesWhy We All Need a PR Mentor
In the era of social media and virtual interactions, one would expect that PR professionals would be able to find all the information they need on the Internet. Surprise. It… Read more
07/02/2012Reading time: 4 minutesCristina Muntean, first AmCham Marketing Committee chairwoman
Ex-business journalist, Media Education CEE founder named first chairwoman of the Marketing Committee of Prague AmCham This article was first published on January 26, 2012, on the server Czech Position.… Read more
26/01/2012Reading time: 2 minutesWhy Sources Weren’t Born to Make Reporters Happy?
It's easy to get drunk on media power. It is that feeling when you think you are entitled to ask anything to anyone at anytime because you are a journalist,… Read more
11/01/2012Reading time: 4 minutesPR Sins and What to Do About Them
A series of recent experiences showed me that sometimes a PR representative is paradoxically the biggest barrier in promoting an organization. When you have journalists leaving your building by slamming… Read more
19/12/2011Reading time: 6 minutes5 Reasons Why Customer Care Should Prevail in 2012
While Czech exports have been growing beyond expectations in November 2011, internal demand took the opposite direction. Czechs were already buying less last year, and they will continue in this… Read more
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