Comments on: Marcomblog Community Update :: PRblogs, Podcasting, Video, Marcom Meme

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:29:48 +0000

I guess I never realized how much time you put into making these sites either. Thanks for preparing us for the real world! I have talked to many of your previous students and they have all said that what they learned in your class is what made them stand out among other graduates. Although I complain about blogging, I really do think that it helps my writing skills and it will benefit me in the future. Thanks for working on the these sites and for introducing us to the world of social media.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:20:38 +0000

Not only have our writing skills strengthened through Marcom, Loveliest Village and PR Blogs, but we have also gained priceless knowledge on pr and social media that can only benefit us in the working world. (if we utilize this knowledge correctly.) Your countless hours of hard work has done so much for us already Robert. Thanks to you, we are able to learn and exhibit these social media skills which provide us with a dynamic pr background. Until this week in class, I never fully realized the cost of hosting and “keeping up” a website - it takes a lot of money and a LOT of time. If not for the sites that you make available to us and the tedious programs that you teach us to use, I would not feel well enough prepared to embrace the pr career world.

Even though we complain and gripe almost constantly about the course work and final project that is asked of us, I know that we will be very thankful for our knowledge of these precious abilities. It’s actually strange that I’m saying this (didn’t think I would be saying it before I graduated), but thank you SO very much for the work you teach us to do and for pushing us to do our best. Thanks to these programs and your assistance we will be more than well prepared for pr working world. Thanks for it all.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:05:26 +0000

Thank you Robert!!!!!! I had no idea you spent some much time and money on these Web sites. As you’ve read above, both students and contributors alike agree with the importance of this blog, and others like it.

We really do appreciate all your hard work, even if we give you a hard time/heart attack from time to time. Keep it up!!!!

By: Hollon

Hollon — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:13:39 +0000

I would also like to agree with what Kristina said in the post above me. I too, find it helpful to read what other pr practitioners are doing and the advice and guidance they give.

As a beginner, I absorb all information I receive. Believe me, Mr. French has us visiting this site often so please continue to post. I like how we can now incorporate videos and podcasts. This makes it fun, enjoyable and still educational.

Don’t get me wrong, I have loved going through the archives and exploring past topics and posts, but if more people would help out and contribute it would not be such a strain for the ones who are devoted.

Thank you Mr. French for all your hard work and dedication to the program and your constant efforts to ensure we are learning and seeing the latest in social media. We all do appreciate it so much!

By: Kristina Wilburn

Kristina Wilburn — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:02:45 +0000

Like Robert said, we learn so much from the professionals who contribute posts to Marcom. Having recent graduates contributing would be a wonderful resource tool as well.

The transition from college to professional life is huge- it would be great if Marcom could get posts from alumni just starting their careers. I would appreciate any advice you guys have to offer!

By: Jonathan "Biscuet"

Jonathan "Biscuet" — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:08:57 +0000

Hey Robert. Yes, i’m still reading marcomblog along with the never-ending list of blogs in my news reader. Thanks for showing me the value in blogs. Some view it as “nerdy” or whatever, but i think they are blinded by their insecurity. I’ve learned more than i can handle about marketing, public relations and business in general because of the time i take to read blogs and listen to podcasts. As a place to share my thoughts on the business world and my personal life, i’ve started a blog at biscuet.com. Of course you will find the usual posts about what’s happening in my life, but along with that I really want the blog to be a place where I can rant about poor business practices that I see and also where I can champion excellent marketing and public relations. Learning didn’t stop when they hand me my diploma. I will always be learning and advancing.

By: Guillaume du Gardier

Guillaume du Gardier — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:42:10 +0000

Hi Robert, congrats for this new step in Marcomblog, what a great adventure since the last 3 years ! You’ve done something huge here, all the best from Paris.