Live Dog Elected Mayor, Limbaugh Lies (again), Edelman PR #FAIL

Beyond Social Media Show, Episode 60

B.L. goes solo this week in a 15-minute broadcast of Beyond Social Media Show. Dave will be back next week.

Worst Digital Cases

Rush Limbaugh’s totally tasteless quote about Robin Williams
Limbaugh said, and later denied that he said that Williams killed himself because “leftists are never happy… “They’re always angry about something. No matter what they get, they’re always angry.”

His denial prompted Marketwatch to publish the actual transcript in which Limbaugh said exactly what he denied saying.
Edelman PR Tells Clients the Best Way to Capitalize on Robin Williams’ Death
Gawker said it best: “Suicide: only a bad thing if you don’t have a communications strategy prepared.” #FAIL

IRS Hunts My Dead Dog (Beware!)

It’s a known scam and it’s bilked people out of more than $5 million!
The caller, who had a heavy Indian accent, threatened in several messages on my answering machine, that he was from the “Criminal investigation unit of the IRS. You are the prime suspect in a criminal offense of tax fraud”

Do not ignore this message, he said, or the police will arrest you and your spouse. My dog, despite his many attempts to find a mate, was single. The detective I spoke to said “It’s a growing problem. Just keep hanging up on them.”

Projects

WEBINAR: Why lawyers need to pay attention to – and learn to use – Google+ Hangouts

I’ve teamed up with Jurispage.com, specialists in marketing for attorneys, to present a 30-minute webinar (no charge and open to all) on Wed, Aug 27 at 1:30 ppm EDT, to explain how Google+, combined with a comprehensive marketing plan, will give you a competitive advantage.

The webinar launches our new Hangout-based video interviews for attorneys.