http://www.padillablog.com/ Thoughts on leading your organization—and the market—through public relations, social media and other forms of communication. en Copyright 2012 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:01 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The following keynote address by Lynn Casey, Padilla CEO, was presented at the Minnesota Keystone Luncheon, Dec. 14th, in Minneapolis. The state of Minnesota has a good track record of exports. Exporting the Keystone notion is one we can all... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2012/01/minnesota_keyst.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2012/01/minnesota_keyst.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:01 -0600 I always get a real sense of pride when looking at my freshly cut lawn, and I love the feel of grass between my bare toes. Other than that I hadn't given grass much thought. In fact, turfgrass is often... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/12/live_on_turfgra.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/12/live_on_turfgra.html Interactive Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:28:13 -0600 It's been a smooth ride, helping Jefferson Lines update its brand to where they're headed, versus where they've been. The refreshed brand and integrated marketing program has been rolling outta here with a road-ready new identity, a sleek e-commerce website,... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/10/cruising_on_the.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/10/cruising_on_the.html Branding Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:43:39 -0600 Do you live, work or play on the east side of downtown Minneapolis? Are you creative? Help the capture and celebrate what makes East Downtown a cool community through photos, video or other creative media for the chance to win... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/08/do_you_live_wor.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/08/do_you_live_wor.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:28:13 -0600 As I read the August 2, 2011, Ragan article, "10 Signs You Work in Public Relations," I related to many of the humorous admissions outlined below by David Brimm, president of BrimmComm Inc., -- but wanted to personalize a short... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/08/10-signs-you-work-in-public-relations.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/08/10-signs-you-work-in-public-relations.html PR Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:11:36 -0600 In general, people are more likely to interact with a brand's Facebook newsfeed than custom tabs and page applications. http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/07/facebook_feed.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/07/facebook_feed.html Social Media Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:12:33 -0600 Padilla employees, family and friends are invited to attend the Plugged In Picnic for Pets, a fundraiser to benefit the Animal Humane Society (AHS), on Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/07/plugged_in_picn_1.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/07/plugged_in_picn_1.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:34:41 -0600 We proudly exceeded our Padilla Plugged In Shoe Drive goal and collected more than 170 pairs of shoes - exceeding our goal by 170 percent! Our collection was donated to Families Helping Each Other, and should arrive on the feet... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/06/shoe_drive_coll.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/06/shoe_drive_coll.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:01:25 -0600 Bring us the shoes! Our Plugged In committee encourages Padilla employees, alumni and River Parkway Place tenants to clean out their shoe-piled closets for a good cause the week of May 23 through May 27. The Padilla Plugged In committee... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/padilla_plugged.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/padilla_plugged.html Wed, 25 May 2011 15:40:38 -0600 I'm blogging today for two reasons: To tell you what Padilla Speer Beardsley has been up to, and to ask a favor. The links within this post are highlights of an integrated campaign launched last week for the Bush Foundation,... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/a_great_cause_a.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/a_great_cause_a.html Interactive Fri, 20 May 2011 10:09:10 -0600 Consumers increasingly desire a personal relationship with the businesses where they shop, eat, and play. This has led some consumers to turn to local businesses and move away from large, chain corporations. Dunkin' Donuts is doing its best to show... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/dunkin_donuts_d.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/05/dunkin_donuts_d.html Tue, 03 May 2011 11:37:47 -0600 We're talking social media strategy tomorrow at the Minnesota High Tech Association's spring conference (follow @mhta, hash tag #MHTAspring). The social media breakout session entitled "Social Media Strategy: What Phase Are You In and What Can You Phase Out?" will... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/04/lets_phase_it.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/04/lets_phase_it.html Social Media Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:24:07 -0600 Rest in Peace, MySpace. You will be remembered as starting one of the biggest movements to hit the internet. In one of The Lead's blog entries from 5 years ago, a Padilla blogger declared, "If I were traditional media, I... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/03/why_myspace_is.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2011/03/why_myspace_is.html Social Media Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:48:02 -0600 Like every year-end you're probably getting hit with those "Best Of 2010" lists, and the social media experts just can't help tossing their "Top XX Social Media Campaigns of 2010" our way. A couple of things bug me about them... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2010/12/whats_your_soci.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2010/12/whats_your_soci.html Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:38:56 -0600 Watch new media thought leader, Brian Solis' short video interview with Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, and host of "@katiecouric", her new webshow on CBSNews.com. Solis questions Couric about... http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2010/12/traditional_med.html http://www.padillablog.com/archives/2010/12/traditional_med.html Media Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:40:01 -0600