Monthly Archives: November 2013

Lipstick on a Pig: Winning In the No-Spin Era by Someone Who Knows the Game by Torie Clarke

Posted on November 17, 2013     Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love this title? What is it with pigs and marketing/comms? It reminds me of this quote: “Creativity is like washing a pig. It’s messy. It has no rules. No clear beginning, middle or end. It’s kind of a pain in the ass, and when you’re done, you’re not sure if the pig […]

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Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday

Posted on November 17, 2013     Leave a Comment

This book is pretty controversial for some. Me? I loved it!  Don’t get me wrong – I don’t agree with many of the tactics Ryan has used (outright lying! fake documents/pictures etc) but I found this a fascinating read into his manipulation of the media system and particularly how he used the online news and […]

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Good Self, Bad Self: Transforming Your Worst Qualities into Your Biggest Assets by Judy Smith

Posted on November 13, 2013     Leave a Comment

If you are gloriously obsessed with the TV show Scandal (like myself), then you will know exactly who Olivia Pope is.  What you might not know is her kick-arse character (a fixer for politicians) is based on a REAL person: Judy Smith. I do believe I squealed with excitement when I found out Scandal was […]

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