The Polished Man Can

I knew this blog would come in handy. As Digital Co-ordinator I was asked to post videos onto the website via WordPress and generate complimentary content. This is one blog post I wrote for Dave. If you look at 'Recent Posts', you can see some of my other work.

YGAP has truly been an inspirational organisation to work for.

xx  S

But Daddy, I want it na-oow!

You know you desperately want something when you feel your eyes well up just thinking about it. My poor boyfriend Jack just had to comfort me, as I bellowed at him "I JUST WANT A JOB IN COMMUNICATIONS SO BAD! I WANT IT NOW!" It kind of went something like this...

I wish my Daddy could get me this NOOOOOW!

Till next time,

 (The next post will be constructive I do promise)

xxS 

Ain't life Gra(n)d....

I am extremely apologetic for my lack of posts! I have started back up at uni and my perfectionist self is in overdrive. I have also been busy throwing myself 100% into finishing my beautifully constructed graduate CV and cover letter. (If you are a potential employer, pleeeeeease do know a lot of sweat and tears have been put into the two items. They are also not generic). I must say, I can usually boast that I am the greatest person to walk this Earth (apart from the oh so great Bill Murray of course). But to summarise it and do so in a convincing manner is not so easy! When I spoke to my best friend who is now 2 years out of uni with a fantastic marketing job, I told her I wanted to put "zombie movies" in my interests. This was responded with a swift "no"... followed by this face :|. Point taken.

I hope this blog proves to be another avenue for everyone to see that I am not just "another graduate". I did not do this degree because of the potential lucrative pay check or perks. I genuinely do love communicating to people, whether it be verbal, written or even body language (I am rather theatrical but extremely loveable). So if you do read this, and you believe that I do not translate well on paper - give me a shot. I do not know how to do anything below 100% (and I can supply you with an endless amount of cat memes)

xx S

Just a note on timing....

So the 2014 AFL season has kicked off with the spotlight being thrown onto Essendon - yet again. We are all aware of the saying 'let sleeping dogs lie' - one which Tania Hird should take note of. Since the drug scandal first arose last year, it has utterly saturated the Australian media... And now it's time to let go.

Photo source: news.com.au

Tania Hird strongly asserts husband James, was 'bullied' into accepting a 12 month ban from the club. "I definitely think James was a scapegoat, in fact, we were told that James being the scapegoat was a non-negotiable..." (Le Grand, C. 2014).

Coming from a PR viewpoint, the comments made by Tania have casted unnecessary attention to a club whose morale was constantly tested throughout 2013. It is unfair on the players, stand in coach Bomber Thompson and even the supporters. The focus should be on moving forward from a damaging year. Not potentially causing further harm.  

Tania believes she has her husband's best interests at heart, albeit her approach (and more importantly timing) is absolutely incorrect. It may be seen to some as attention seeking. To bring up once dormant issues is risky. The 'PR snowball' of sequential stories could be catastrophic for James Hird's return next year .

So please Tania, listen to the Essendon PR gurus. I'm hoping they're offering the same advice... (if not, call me) 04...



Sources: 

Le Grand, C. 2014, Hird tipped off over drug investigation: wife, The Australian, March 21 2014. <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/hird-tipped-off-over-drug-investigation-wife/story-fnca0u4y-1226860645345#>

Oh bless the power of social media...

Put a link to my blog on facebook, and these are the number of  views today! Was originally at 30.... Oh bless you social media! And thanks to those who have read my blog!

xx S