tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post6315033945505013551..comments2023-10-18T01:41:37.451-07:00Comments on Tales from the Delk Side: Public Relations 101- Return A Freaking Phone CallLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10570092668428875587noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-43930832308216847022007-11-29T07:28:00.000-08:002007-11-29T07:28:00.000-08:00AMEN! I've had to put off stories or go ahead with...AMEN! I've had to put off stories or go ahead without quotes and information from key people because I didn't get any sort of response from them. Sometimes I never even knew if they received my e-mails and phone calls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-83854916624933135982007-11-29T06:10:00.000-08:002007-11-29T06:10:00.000-08:00OMGosh!I was just complaining to my editor about n...OMGosh!<BR/>I was just complaining to my editor about not being able to get responses to assist me in the feature I am working on when she referred me to your blog.<BR/><BR/>I cannot tell you how many times I have dealt with this. I have asked this question so many times...whats so hard about picking up the darn phone or sending off an email. Especially in these days of technology, you can get on email at any time any hour, not interrupt anyone and respond at leisure, yet, its like pulling teeth.<BR/><BR/>I am so happy you addressed this issue Lorrie. Kudos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-45269258451977217712007-11-29T05:20:00.000-08:002007-11-29T05:20:00.000-08:00There are many days when I have wished I did not h...There are many days when I have wished I did not have to return phone calls....Sounds like a "refused to comment" would hurt more than the truth. A good reporter will get the facts anyway...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-40561712443870879792007-11-28T13:44:00.000-08:002007-11-28T13:44:00.000-08:00This one comes from an editor, complete with a cor...This one comes from an editor, complete with a correction. Which leads me to refer to a previous blog about checking your work! Here it is:<BR/><BR/>"Lorrie,<BR/><BR/><BR/>LOVE THIS ARTICLE! You are definitely speaking my language; I can't tell you how many times I've become frustrated with un-returned e-mails and phone calls, thrown my hands up and said, "Too bad, no story for you!"<BR/><BR/><BR/>And, of course, being the editor I am (I'm sorry) I found a discrepancy...<BR/><BR/><BR/>'In the back of mind, I would find myself thinking that if it was possible to work around this person next time, I would do so."<BR/><BR/><BR/>I think you meant to say 'In the back of MY mind.' I couldn't rest until I had pointed that out to you.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anyway, love the article; it's so true.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570092668428875587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-28617796503026800952007-11-28T13:42:00.000-08:002007-11-28T13:42:00.000-08:00Another comment from a TV reporter:"Lorrie: Yo...Another comment from a TV reporter:<BR/><BR/>"Lorrie:<BR/> <BR/> You hit the nail on the head---with a sledge hammer. It's even worse for t.v. sorts. If I don't get a call back immediately, I have to move on. At day's end I have to have a story on air--period. There is no putting a story off. <BR/> <BR/> Interesting that I am going through the same kind of situation right now with (a local non-profit organization). That's not the kind of stuff that t.v. news is made of and would be a much harder sell than blood and guts, but it seems like a wonderful project. Anyway, they sent marketing materials to me. I have called twice over the last few weeks, and nothing. I dont get it. The value of the airtime we could provide would probably break their budget.<BR/> <BR/> Someone can tell me no, but ignoring me, or just not responding to me in a timely manner pisses me off bigtime."Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570092668428875587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-15868230948021958982007-11-28T13:41:00.000-08:002007-11-28T13:41:00.000-08:00I got some more comments on this post via email to...I got some more comments on this post via email today, and felt like sharing them. I'm leaving them anonymous and taking out info that might identify them, but here we go:<BR/><BR/>"Lorrie, Well, of course I agree with you wholeheartedly. I can't tell you how many people have danced their way out of the pages of the (publication) by blowing me off.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570092668428875587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-19662905210175610802007-11-28T09:17:00.000-08:002007-11-28T09:17:00.000-08:00Seems all human relationships. sales, etc., could ...Seems all human relationships. sales, etc., could benefit from this logic. ANSWER FOR PETE'S SAKE. Yes, no, or not now - all suitable answers and most of us are quite capable of accepting them as answers. <BR/><BR/>Just my opinion, worth just what it cost ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346694090317825303.post-23455650886440263152007-11-28T08:11:00.000-08:002007-11-28T08:11:00.000-08:00LOVE THIS, Lorrie! And may I say you were never o...LOVE THIS, Lorrie! And may I say you were never on my "avoid like the plague" list when I worked with you in the past!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com