Introducing the 'Best' Sales Team in America:Do you love your job this much?

Best Buy needs to give these folks an award. I have officially seen it ALL. These employees are rapping about how good their Best Buy sales team is. Bless their hearts. Apparently, if you need a new kitchen set, Best Buy's Store 558 is where you need to go. I'm sure these folks know how to have fun on the sales floor! "Come to Best Buy and let me show you some fun!" LOL I wonder if all these employees were on the clock when they made this video...*scratches head* ENJOY!

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VH1's New Show: For the Love of Ray J

I think this might be my new guilty pleasure now that Real Chance of Love is over. I really don't understand what women see in Ray J? Oh, and I'm betting on this girl to win. To see the rest of the cast visit VH1's website. Let the circus begin! The premiere airs February 2.

Jada Pinkett's New TV Series Set in Charlotte

TNT Gives Green Light to New Medical Drama Produced by Jada Pinkett Smith


(Taylor Media Services) The television network TNT has good news for you if you are interested in a new TV medical drama set in a Charlotte, North Carolina hospital. Last week TNT ordered 10 episodes of “Time Heals” - a series produced by and starring Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith is the wife of top Hollywood actor Will Smith.
She will play the role of a head of nursing who battles hospital administrators, doctors and “don’t care” staff. The series is produced in association with Sony Picture Television. Insiders expect the series to hit the television screen later this year.

Agency Spotlight: Bella PR

So I had this idea to start doing a regular post called "Agency Spotlight." As an owner of a boutique PR agency, I'm always interested in learning about other agencies, large and small.

Bella PR is the first agency being featured in my Agency Spotlight blog. Marla Russo, the owner and President of Bella Public Relations, founded the company in 2002.



Contact information:

Bella Public Relations, Inc.
545 8th Ave., Suite 670
New York, NY, 10018

Marla Russo, President
m.russo@bellapr.com
www.bellapr.com

p. 212.868.8183
f. 212.868.8187

Ann Taylor Announces New Agency of Record

This article is simply confirmation that this business is all about relationships. Kate Foster worked with Shadow before and has now brought them on board with her at her new gig. Congrats to Shadow PR!

Ann Taylor selects Shadow PR

Alexandra Bruell
January 09, 2009

NEW YORK: Ann Taylor Stores Corporation has named Shadow PR its AOR for the Ann Taylor brand.

The company will work with Shadow on building buzz for the unveiling next fall of the first collection by head designer Lisa Axelson.

“Shadow is a young agency that can bring a fresh perspective,” said Kate Foster, VP of PR and media at Ann Taylor Stores Corporation.

She declined to say whether the company had issued an RFP, but said it used a "rigorous vetting process" and considered a variety of firms before choosing Shadow. Foster also noted she had worked with the New York-based firm when she was with Victoria Secret.

“We plan to leverage Ann Taylor's rich heritage, which dates back to 1954, while highlighting the brand's modern image and messaging amongst key influential media outlets and the fashion set - in turn generating overall buzz that reaches the consumer directly,” said Brad Zeifman, principal at Shadow.

Ann Taylor Stores also plans to announce an AOR for its Loft brand soon, Foster added. The Ann Taylor Corporation includes the Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, and Ann Taylor Factory brands.

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Golden Globe Fashion

Some celebs got it right and others got it wrong this year. Worst Dressed Award goes to Renee Zellweger. What was she thinking?


















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PR Exec Appeals Jail Time for Overbilling...

Fleishman-Hillard's clients should all take a close look at their monthly invoices. That's just my two cents...
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PR executive cites new evidence in bid for retrial

John Stodder, sentenced to 15 months in prison for Fleishman-Hillard's overbilling of DWP, says a government witness wanted to protect her father from prosecution.

By Ted Rohrlich

A public relations executive convicted of fraud for overbilling the city of Los Angeles is seeking a retrial, citing newly discovered evidence that he says shows the star witness against him had an undisclosed motive to lie.

The executive, John Stodder, was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2006 for overcharging the city's Department of Water and Power for work done by his firm, Fleishman-Hillard. He was convicted of conspiring with his boss, Douglas Dowie. Both men are free on appeal.

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