Dear Amanda,
When I typed your name in Google there were 26,500,000 results that showed up. Obviously your last name had a big part to do with the many results that came up. I didn't find anything about you with that search so I decided to narrow the search by typing "Amanda Running Utah State University" and saw that there was 43,400 results which was much shorter than the previous search. Your word press was the very first on the list.
www.onlinejcom.org/amanda/
The second result on the search was your propagandist files.
propagandistfiles.blogspot.com/
I also found your profile on Pandora.
www.pandora.com/people/amandarunning
So with all of these websites that were linked to you i found that it was very professional and that your online reputation is pretty good and respectable. I didn't find any "spring break photos" Which is always good especially with the results that came up showing your professionalism.
Thanks Amanda,
Jeff Skidmore
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day 28
Well I made it! And the diet definitely worked! I ended up losing 11 pounds while increasing in muscle size. I feel great and am planning to jump back on it after my trip to Seattle for Thanksgiving! But this time around I am not going to be as strict as I was and make meal exceptions. I've received a lot of comments from friends and it feels good to reach goals. I'm still not where I want to be, but am definitely on my way.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Day 9
Things are lookin' REAL good! today was the first I ventured out of my comfort zone and upping my cooking skills from the George Foreman grilling chicken and having raw green beans to a pan fried top sirloin steak and zucchini! It was simply amazing and I was especially impressed that I cooked it just right. Tonight is my carb meal and I'm looking forward to that Sweet potato with peanut butter! It is simply delicious! It's like my dessert that I can have every 3 days.
This morning I decided to jump on the scale to see where my weight was and I weighed in at 198 lbs. So I have dropped 8 pounds since the start of my diet and I feel better than ever and have definitely noticed a difference with not only my physical appearance, but in just my overall feeling of being healthy.
This morning I decided to jump on the scale to see where my weight was and I weighed in at 198 lbs. So I have dropped 8 pounds since the start of my diet and I feel better than ever and have definitely noticed a difference with not only my physical appearance, but in just my overall feeling of being healthy.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Cut Diet
So on October 27th I decided to challenge myself mentally with this new cut diet given to me by a good man I crossed paths with while I was on my LDS mission to South Carolina.
Three days have gone by since I started this diet and I'm definitely feeling really good especially after I had my carb meal which I can only have every 18th meal ... Call me crazy, but it works!
Here's the diet just in case any of you are wondering what it is:
Meal 1
6 egg whites
1 whole egg
2 oz grilled chicken or Lean fillet
½ cup steamed spinach
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds
6.5 oz PEELED ruby red grapefruit – splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired
42g protein, 15g fat, 20g carbs
Meal 2
2 scoops of Protein Powder
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
44g protein, 10g fat, 10g carbs
Meal 3
6 oz grilled chicken or Lean fillet
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
2 tbsp peanut butter or 18 almonds
42g protein, 15g fat, 10g carbs
Meal 4
6 oz grilled chicken or grilled halibut/tilapia
½ cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds or 2 oz avocado
42g protein, 10g fat, 5g carbs
Meal 5
2 scoops of Protein Powder
2 tbsp peanut butter or 18 almonds
½ cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
44g protein, 15g fat, 5g carbs
Meal 6
6 oz Chicken or halibut or Sirloin fillet or Tuna (albacore packed/canned in water) or LEAN turkey breast
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans or 1 cup lettuce, ¼ cup tomato and ¼ cup cucumber
2 oz avocado, 2 tbsp REDUCED FAT DRESSING
42g protein, 10g fat, 10g carbs
Protein – 298g = 1192 Cals, Carbs (not including Carb night) – 60g = 240 Cals, Fat – 75g = 675
Cals
Total Cals – 2107 Cals NON-carb night
Total Cals – 2694 – Carb nights
Every 18th meal is carb meal. LAST MEAL and it replaces Meal 6. MUST BE eaten in this order
1. 1.5 cup green beans = 15g carbs
2. ¾ cup oatmeal (measured dry then add water and microwave) 45g carbs
6.5 oz PEELED ruby red grapefruit – splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired = 15g carbs
4-6 packets splenda for sweetening
18 almonds = 15g fat
3. 12 oz yam or sweet potato = 90g carbs
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter = 10g fat
4-6 packets splenda for sweetening
Carbs = 165g = 660 Cals
Fat = 25g = 225 Cals
Three days have gone by since I started this diet and I'm definitely feeling really good especially after I had my carb meal which I can only have every 18th meal ... Call me crazy, but it works!
Here's the diet just in case any of you are wondering what it is:
Meal 1
6 egg whites
1 whole egg
2 oz grilled chicken or Lean fillet
½ cup steamed spinach
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds
6.5 oz PEELED ruby red grapefruit – splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired
42g protein, 15g fat, 20g carbs
Meal 2
2 scoops of Protein Powder
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
44g protein, 10g fat, 10g carbs
Meal 3
6 oz grilled chicken or Lean fillet
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
2 tbsp peanut butter or 18 almonds
42g protein, 15g fat, 10g carbs
Meal 4
6 oz grilled chicken or grilled halibut/tilapia
½ cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
2 tbsp peanut butter or 12 almonds or 2 oz avocado
42g protein, 10g fat, 5g carbs
Meal 5
2 scoops of Protein Powder
2 tbsp peanut butter or 18 almonds
½ cup steamed Broccoli or green beans
44g protein, 15g fat, 5g carbs
Meal 6
6 oz Chicken or halibut or Sirloin fillet or Tuna (albacore packed/canned in water) or LEAN turkey breast
1 cup steamed Broccoli or green beans or 1 cup lettuce, ¼ cup tomato and ¼ cup cucumber
2 oz avocado, 2 tbsp REDUCED FAT DRESSING
42g protein, 10g fat, 10g carbs
Protein – 298g = 1192 Cals, Carbs (not including Carb night) – 60g = 240 Cals, Fat – 75g = 675
Cals
Total Cals – 2107 Cals NON-carb night
Total Cals – 2694 – Carb nights
Every 18th meal is carb meal. LAST MEAL and it replaces Meal 6. MUST BE eaten in this order
1. 1.5 cup green beans = 15g carbs
2. ¾ cup oatmeal (measured dry then add water and microwave) 45g carbs
6.5 oz PEELED ruby red grapefruit – splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired = 15g carbs
4-6 packets splenda for sweetening
18 almonds = 15g fat
3. 12 oz yam or sweet potato = 90g carbs
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter = 10g fat
4-6 packets splenda for sweetening
Carbs = 165g = 660 Cals
Fat = 25g = 225 Cals
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Final: Press Release 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2009
MultiMediaWise
Ryan Pence
435.757.7733
ryan.pence@multimediawise.com
www.multimediawise.com
MultiMediaWise is targeting local businesses and people with a vision
LOGAN, Utah – Any business or person who wants or needs help with media can use MultiMediaWise as a solution to their problem. The company excels in Graphic Design, Video Production, Web Design and Social Media.
MultiMediaWise provides a variety of different options when it comes to designing media. From constructing their designed sets for clients, to creating logos, to designing a letterhead and business cards.
Through video production, MultiMediaWise not only wants to raise the awareness of the company or cause you represent, but also drive sales volume or participation rate by leading their consumers to agree with the messages you are bringing. Whether that be a need to donate to a certain organization, or to purchase a certain product, through the use of our video production their advertising firm can make the information you have for your consumers relevant and interesting to your target market.
MultiMediaWise also has the ability to create social marketing schedules with promotions which could increase membership, donations, sales volume or all three depending on your purpose. Their company is currently active in the Social Media Club in Cache Valley, and part of the team is actively involved at the Social Media Club in Salt Lake.
MultiMediaWise is a multi functional company that can help assist any company or persons needs with multimedia. MultiMediaWise was founded in 1998 in Cache Valley by Preston Parker. From there website, “MultiMediaWise desires to do everything it possibly can to make your media the best it can be.”
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
PR Specialist
(425) 306 – 4985
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
-END-
October 25, 2009
MultiMediaWise
Ryan Pence
435.757.7733
ryan.pence@multimediawise.com
www.multimediawise.com
MultiMediaWise is targeting local businesses and people with a vision
LOGAN, Utah – Any business or person who wants or needs help with media can use MultiMediaWise as a solution to their problem. The company excels in Graphic Design, Video Production, Web Design and Social Media.
MultiMediaWise provides a variety of different options when it comes to designing media. From constructing their designed sets for clients, to creating logos, to designing a letterhead and business cards.
Through video production, MultiMediaWise not only wants to raise the awareness of the company or cause you represent, but also drive sales volume or participation rate by leading their consumers to agree with the messages you are bringing. Whether that be a need to donate to a certain organization, or to purchase a certain product, through the use of our video production their advertising firm can make the information you have for your consumers relevant and interesting to your target market.
MultiMediaWise also has the ability to create social marketing schedules with promotions which could increase membership, donations, sales volume or all three depending on your purpose. Their company is currently active in the Social Media Club in Cache Valley, and part of the team is actively involved at the Social Media Club in Salt Lake.
MultiMediaWise is a multi functional company that can help assist any company or persons needs with multimedia. MultiMediaWise was founded in 1998 in Cache Valley by Preston Parker. From there website, “MultiMediaWise desires to do everything it possibly can to make your media the best it can be.”
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
PR Specialist
(425) 306 – 4985
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
-END-
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Press Release 3: Final
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September, 24, 2009
Contact:
Preston Parker, president
Cache Valley Area Investors Association
www.CVAIA.org
Cache Valley Area Investors Association is looking to educate investors
Logan, UTAH - The Cache Valley Area Association is geared towards improving the lifestyles of anyone who is willing to put forth the effort of learning how to manage their money. President Preston Parker said, “Financial independence is achieved when you increase passive income and decrease expenses … Most people who are wealthy in this world understand passive income. “
Parker wants people to be happy and to do jobs that they love and enjoy instead of doing jobs solely based on money.
In the organization there are 80 members on the e-mail list, 50 members on their facebook group and 10 active members that come to the meetings. Feel free to invite anyone.
Meetings are held every other Thursday. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 1 at Cache County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. which is located on 160 N. Main St. Logan, UT. Guest speaker Justin Hamilton, who is the owner of Hamilton's and Cafe Sabor will be featured on October 29th at 7 p.m. Bring a piece of paper and a pen to take notes, there is no fee and you can stay as long as you want.
Parker also stated, “In five years you can become financially independent, but most people are not willing to put forth the effort … The first step starts at becoming literate.” Especially during these economic times financial independence is a big concern with most people.
Cache Valley Area Association has been around for two years with the goal of teaching people how to achieve financial independence.
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
-END-
September, 24, 2009
Contact:
Preston Parker, president
Cache Valley Area Investors Association
www.CVAIA.org
Cache Valley Area Investors Association is looking to educate investors
Logan, UTAH - The Cache Valley Area Association is geared towards improving the lifestyles of anyone who is willing to put forth the effort of learning how to manage their money. President Preston Parker said, “Financial independence is achieved when you increase passive income and decrease expenses … Most people who are wealthy in this world understand passive income. “
Parker wants people to be happy and to do jobs that they love and enjoy instead of doing jobs solely based on money.
In the organization there are 80 members on the e-mail list, 50 members on their facebook group and 10 active members that come to the meetings. Feel free to invite anyone.
Meetings are held every other Thursday. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 1 at Cache County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. which is located on 160 N. Main St. Logan, UT. Guest speaker Justin Hamilton, who is the owner of Hamilton's and Cafe Sabor will be featured on October 29th at 7 p.m. Bring a piece of paper and a pen to take notes, there is no fee and you can stay as long as you want.
Parker also stated, “In five years you can become financially independent, but most people are not willing to put forth the effort … The first step starts at becoming literate.” Especially during these economic times financial independence is a big concern with most people.
Cache Valley Area Association has been around for two years with the goal of teaching people how to achieve financial independence.
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Thursday, September 24, 2009
PRESS RELEASE 3: DRAFT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September, 24, 2009
Contact:
Preston Parker, president
Cache Valley Area Investors Association
www.CVAIA.org
Cache Valley Area Investors Association is looking to educate investors
Logan, UTAH - Cache Valley Area Association has been around for two years with the goal of teaching people how to achieve financial independence. President Preston Parker said, “Financial independence is achieved when you increase passive income and decrease expenses … Most people who are wealthy in this world understand passive income. “
Parker wants people to be happy and to do jobs that they love and enjoy instead of doing jobs solely based on money.
In the organization there are 80 members on the e-mail list, 50 members on their facebook group and 10 active members that come to the meetings. Feel free to invite anyone.
Meetings are held every other Thursday. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 1 at Cache County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. which is located on 160 N. Main St. Logan, UT. Guest speaker Justin Hamilton will be featured on October 29th at 7 p.m. Bring a piece of paper and pen to take notes there is no fee and you can stay as long as you want.
Parker also stated, “In five years you can become financially independent, but most people are not willing to put forth the effort … The first step starts at becoming literate.”
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
425-306-4985
September, 24, 2009
Contact:
Preston Parker, president
Cache Valley Area Investors Association
www.CVAIA.org
Cache Valley Area Investors Association is looking to educate investors
Logan, UTAH - Cache Valley Area Association has been around for two years with the goal of teaching people how to achieve financial independence. President Preston Parker said, “Financial independence is achieved when you increase passive income and decrease expenses … Most people who are wealthy in this world understand passive income. “
Parker wants people to be happy and to do jobs that they love and enjoy instead of doing jobs solely based on money.
In the organization there are 80 members on the e-mail list, 50 members on their facebook group and 10 active members that come to the meetings. Feel free to invite anyone.
Meetings are held every other Thursday. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 1 at Cache County Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. which is located on 160 N. Main St. Logan, UT. Guest speaker Justin Hamilton will be featured on October 29th at 7 p.m. Bring a piece of paper and pen to take notes there is no fee and you can stay as long as you want.
Parker also stated, “In five years you can become financially independent, but most people are not willing to put forth the effort … The first step starts at becoming literate.”
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
JD.Skidmore@gmail.com
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
425-306-4985
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Final Press Release 2: Image Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 22, 2009
CONTACT:
Jason Starks
Burger Planet
(219) 357-2400
516 Weston Blvd., Gary, IN 46738
Burger Planet makes key additions to improve company
Opal Whitcomb’s fitness instructor and healthy items are new additons to strengthen company
GARY, Indiana - Burger Planet has hired fitness instructor Jayne Peterson to help promote the company’s name. Peterson has been made famous by helping Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds. In addition, Burger Planet is offering new healthier menu items to choose from such as apple slices and white meat chicken breasts. With the addition of Peterson and new healthy items to choose from, Burger Planet can cater to more of the general public.
Burger Planet’s CEO James E Muellenbach III stated, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy." On May 14, Petersen will appear in a new television commercial showcasing the low-carb entrees added to the Burger Planet menu. She will be featured with Corny the Clown in an advertisement that shows them jogging into a Burger Planet franchise and ordering one of the low-carb entrees.
When asked about why she decided to team up with Burger Planet Peterson replied, "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."
James E. Muellenbach I, 82, founded Burger Planet in a shack in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1934 and watched the company grow into the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain.
For more information, contact:
-MORE-
Jeff Skidmore
Public relations specialist
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
425-306-4985
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Sept. 22, 2009
CONTACT:
Jason Starks
Burger Planet
(219) 357-2400
516 Weston Blvd., Gary, IN 46738
Burger Planet makes key additions to improve company
Opal Whitcomb’s fitness instructor and healthy items are new additons to strengthen company
GARY, Indiana - Burger Planet has hired fitness instructor Jayne Peterson to help promote the company’s name. Peterson has been made famous by helping Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds. In addition, Burger Planet is offering new healthier menu items to choose from such as apple slices and white meat chicken breasts. With the addition of Peterson and new healthy items to choose from, Burger Planet can cater to more of the general public.
Burger Planet’s CEO James E Muellenbach III stated, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy." On May 14, Petersen will appear in a new television commercial showcasing the low-carb entrees added to the Burger Planet menu. She will be featured with Corny the Clown in an advertisement that shows them jogging into a Burger Planet franchise and ordering one of the low-carb entrees.
When asked about why she decided to team up with Burger Planet Peterson replied, "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."
James E. Muellenbach I, 82, founded Burger Planet in a shack in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1934 and watched the company grow into the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain.
For more information, contact:
-MORE-
Jeff Skidmore
Public relations specialist
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
425-306-4985
495 N. 400 E.
Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Monday, September 21, 2009
Draft Press Release 2: Image Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 22, 2009
CONTACT:
Jason Starks
Burger Planet
(219) 357-2400
516 Weston Blvd., Gary, IN 46738
Burger Planet makes key additions to improve company
Opal Whitcomb’s fitness instructor and healthy items are new additons to strengthen company
GARY, IN - Burger Planet has hired fitness instructor Jayne Peterson to help promote the company’s name. Peterson has been made famous by helping Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds. In addition, Burger Planet is offering new healthier menu items to choose from such as apple slices and white meat meat chicken breasts. With the addition of Peterson and new healthy items to choose from, Burger Planet can cater to more of the general public.
Burger Planet’s CEO James E Muellenbach III stated, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy." On May 14, Petersen will appear in a new television commercial showcasing the low-carb entrees added to the Burger Planet menu. She will be featured with Corny the Clown in an advertisement that shows them jogging into a Burger Planet franchise and ordering one of the low-carb entrees.
When asked about why she decided to team up with Burger Planet Peterson replied, "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."
James E. Muellenbach I, 82, founded Burger Planet in a shack in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1934 and watched the company grow into the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain.
For more information, contact:
-MORE-
Jeff Skidmore
Public relations specialist
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
(425) 306-4985
495 N. 400 E. Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Sept. 22, 2009
CONTACT:
Jason Starks
Burger Planet
(219) 357-2400
516 Weston Blvd., Gary, IN 46738
Burger Planet makes key additions to improve company
Opal Whitcomb’s fitness instructor and healthy items are new additons to strengthen company
GARY, IN - Burger Planet has hired fitness instructor Jayne Peterson to help promote the company’s name. Peterson has been made famous by helping Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds. In addition, Burger Planet is offering new healthier menu items to choose from such as apple slices and white meat meat chicken breasts. With the addition of Peterson and new healthy items to choose from, Burger Planet can cater to more of the general public.
Burger Planet’s CEO James E Muellenbach III stated, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy." On May 14, Petersen will appear in a new television commercial showcasing the low-carb entrees added to the Burger Planet menu. She will be featured with Corny the Clown in an advertisement that shows them jogging into a Burger Planet franchise and ordering one of the low-carb entrees.
When asked about why she decided to team up with Burger Planet Peterson replied, "Burger Planet has been a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant industry in offering healthy menu choices. The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson."
James E. Muellenbach I, 82, founded Burger Planet in a shack in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1934 and watched the company grow into the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain.
For more information, contact:
-MORE-
Jeff Skidmore
Public relations specialist
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
(425) 306-4985
495 N. 400 E. Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Revised Press Release 1: Announcement
Embargo: For immediate release
Date: September 8, 2009
For: Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
Contact: President Preston Parker
Address: 851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
Phone: 661-722-7537
E-mail: prestonparkergmail.com
New organization formed to help benefit people
Social Media Club of Cache Valley has been formed to help teach people about social media
Logan, Utah - Three years ago in San Francisco, California a global organization was formed to help inform people about social media.
In January of 2009, Salt Lake City started their own organization in which Preston Parker and two other individuals attended. Soon after they decided to start their own chapter in Cache Valley, UT.
Preston Parker who is now the President of the Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV), has meetings every second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. which will include guest speakers and panel discussions on various topics about social media.
"It is a place for like minded people to learn and share their ideas of social media," stated Parker.
The next meeting will be held on September 10th at Club New York, which is located at 359 N. Main St. in Logan. All are welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Loralle Choate, who has been made famous by her blogging and will be talking about what blogging is and also about her story of how social media allowed her to be invited to the White House.
To learn more visit www.smccv.net
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
Media Consultant
E-mail: Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
Phone: 425-306-4985
Adress: 495 N. 400 E. Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Date: September 8, 2009
For: Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
Contact: President Preston Parker
Address: 851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
Phone: 661-722-7537
E-mail: prestonparkergmail.com
New organization formed to help benefit people
Social Media Club of Cache Valley has been formed to help teach people about social media
Logan, Utah - Three years ago in San Francisco, California a global organization was formed to help inform people about social media.
In January of 2009, Salt Lake City started their own organization in which Preston Parker and two other individuals attended. Soon after they decided to start their own chapter in Cache Valley, UT.
Preston Parker who is now the President of the Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV), has meetings every second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. which will include guest speakers and panel discussions on various topics about social media.
"It is a place for like minded people to learn and share their ideas of social media," stated Parker.
The next meeting will be held on September 10th at Club New York, which is located at 359 N. Main St. in Logan. All are welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Loralle Choate, who has been made famous by her blogging and will be talking about what blogging is and also about her story of how social media allowed her to be invited to the White House.
To learn more visit www.smccv.net
For more information contact:
Jeff Skidmore
Media Consultant
E-mail: Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
Phone: 425-306-4985
Adress: 495 N. 400 E. Logan, UT 84321
-END-
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Draft Press Relase 1: Announcement
September 8, 2009
Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
661-722-7537
New organization formed to help benefit people
Social Media Club of Cache Valley has been formed to help teach people about social media
www.smccv.net
Logan, Utah - Three years ago in San Francisco, California an organization was formed to help inform people about social media. It is a place for like minded people to learn and share their ideas of social media.
In January of 2009 SLC started their own organization in which the Preston and two others attended and decided to start their own chapter in Cache Valley, UT.
The company’s purpose is to meet every second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to have guest speakers and panel discussion on various topics about social media.
To learn more visit www.smccv.net
Jeff Skidmore
Media Consultant
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
425-306-4985
Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
661-722-7537
New organization formed to help benefit people
Social Media Club of Cache Valley has been formed to help teach people about social media
www.smccv.net
Logan, Utah - Three years ago in San Francisco, California an organization was formed to help inform people about social media. It is a place for like minded people to learn and share their ideas of social media.
In January of 2009 SLC started their own organization in which the Preston and two others attended and decided to start their own chapter in Cache Valley, UT.
The company’s purpose is to meet every second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to have guest speakers and panel discussion on various topics about social media.
To learn more visit www.smccv.net
Jeff Skidmore
Media Consultant
Jd.skidmore@gmail.com
425-306-4985
Thursday, September 3, 2009
"United Breaks Guitars"
On March 31, 2008 a member of the band Sons of Maxwell, Dave Carroll, witnessed his $3500 710 Taylor guitar being tossed by the baggage employees from United Airlines just outside his window seat in Omaha, Nebraska as they were waiting to deplane. As Carroll tried to communicate with the flight attendants and let them know what was going on they simply told him that there was nothing they could do because of a waiver that he had had signed earlier which Carroll claims he never did.
Carroll and his band members were headed to Omaha, Nebraska from Halifax, Canada where they are from for a week-long-tour of Nebraska.
As Carroll was filing his claim on his damaged guitar, he being pointed to various people to talk to ended up being passed around and re directed to various people within the organization and neighboring companies in the span of nine months. All in which moved the blame to some else in hopes that the disgruntled passenger would give up and move on.
After many failed attempts of talking to someone who would take ownership of the incident and after many disconnected phone numbers, Carroll wrote in his last e-mail that as a musician and songwriter that he would write three songs about his experience with United and how they have failed in taking ownership and responsibility for the incident. Carroll’s hope in doing so is that he would have one million hits on his first YouTube video in one year. Now he has over five million hits on his video.
I can totally relate with Carroll because even though I have never been a victim of damaged possessions by an airline company, I have witnessed an airline company not taking responsibility for sending more people than their airplane can hold with their luggage. My dad, Uncle and I went on a fishing trip last summer to Alaska and our destination was out in the middle of the woods and all of our camping gear was in our luggage. Since they boarded more people on the plane they knew that not all of our luggage could fit on the plane to make max weight limit so our baggage didn’t come in until a day later. All we asked for was the airline to compensate us with a hotel room to stay in for the night which they would not adhere to. Luckily both my dad and uncle are Attorneys and threatened to file a class action law suit on the company.
I feel that what it comes down to is honesty and integrity. Obviously United doesn’t have those characteristics very high on their priority list and is blinded by greed. I mean what is $1200 in repair costs for the guitar and having integrity to an airline company who makes millions upon millions of dollars a year?
If what Carroll is saying is true about not signing any waivers on his luggage and that his guitar was packaged properly it still doesn’t excuse the foul play of the employees “heaving” his guitar around.
It just amazes me how a company that brings in so much money could care less about their customer services and taking pride in what they do. I know gas prices are high and it takes a lot of gas to run those planes, but seriously? I’m glad that Carroll too the initiative to write these songs about his experience and put it on YouTube to make his voice be known because I’m sure there are a lot more stories like his and mine that go un-heard. Even though none of my personal items were damaged we still had to pay extra costs for the company’s actions.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Public Relations
Dear Alyson,
Hey there! You wanted to know more about what Public Relations is, so I will do my best to explain what Public Relations entails. The definition of Public Relations can be found here http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public+relations.
Public Relations is basically representing a person or a company and portraying the person, company or product to be appealing to the public.
Working in Public Relations you spend a lot of time researching and gathering information for whatever it is that you are representing so that you can gain knowledge about the company or product. By doing so you will gain a better idea on how to influence the media and public to entice them to give interest to whatever it is you are representing.
In Public Relations you gain relationships with media, customers, investors, community leaders and government agencies dependent upon what kind of Public Relations you are involved in. To name a few PR jobs their are agencies, client, management, writers, media specialists, trainers, researchers, international and internet.
In my opinion to do well in PR you must be able to communicate effectively whether it is in writing or public speaking. As well as group leadership and event planning. Networking is also a big part of it because networking is how you will be able to voice out your opinions and ideas.
As you can see Public Relations is a very broad term that can be used in about any kind of way you can think of, and it is important to individuals or companies because they care about having a good name for themselves. Getting your name out there and having a good reputation is everything in the business world and that in a nutshell is the basics of what your doing in Public Relations for somebody else.
Hey there! You wanted to know more about what Public Relations is, so I will do my best to explain what Public Relations entails. The definition of Public Relations can be found here http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public+relations.
Public Relations is basically representing a person or a company and portraying the person, company or product to be appealing to the public.
Working in Public Relations you spend a lot of time researching and gathering information for whatever it is that you are representing so that you can gain knowledge about the company or product. By doing so you will gain a better idea on how to influence the media and public to entice them to give interest to whatever it is you are representing.
In Public Relations you gain relationships with media, customers, investors, community leaders and government agencies dependent upon what kind of Public Relations you are involved in. To name a few PR jobs their are agencies, client, management, writers, media specialists, trainers, researchers, international and internet.
In my opinion to do well in PR you must be able to communicate effectively whether it is in writing or public speaking. As well as group leadership and event planning. Networking is also a big part of it because networking is how you will be able to voice out your opinions and ideas.
As you can see Public Relations is a very broad term that can be used in about any kind of way you can think of, and it is important to individuals or companies because they care about having a good name for themselves. Getting your name out there and having a good reputation is everything in the business world and that in a nutshell is the basics of what your doing in Public Relations for somebody else.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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