Sunday February 20, 2011 at 0:56

Tags: colbert news meta

The Huffington Post Posts About the Colbuffington Re-Post

Colbert is so funny.  :)

(Source: colbertnation.com)

Thursday February 17, 2011 at 13:02

Tags: meta news Google

Wednesday February 02, 2011 at 10:36

Tags: weather, meta news self assessment
Breaking news:  It’s cold!
Related news: Weather class canceled due to bad weather. 
Related - related news: Once again, Boinboing beats me at my own game.

Breaking news:  It’s cold!

Related news: Weather class canceled due to bad weather

Related - related news: Once again, Boinboing beats me at my own game.

Thursday January 13, 2011 at 15:28

Tags: journalism meta submission news

The Most Amazing Press Release Ever Written

This was submit by The Dakota Smith, who read about it over at Tech Crunch.  I concur— it is the most amazing press release ever written, though this ‘press release about wacky publicist by wacky publicist’ is also a strong contender.

The Most Amazing Press Release Ever Written

PR Professional Distributes Groundbreaking Press Release

CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Mitch Delaplane of PitchPoint Public Relations has issued the most amazing press release ever written.  While hundreds of press releases are distributed daily, Delaplane feels this particular release will go down in history as the most amazing press release that has ever been written.

“I’ve been in the business for over ten years and have to say, I’m speechless,” claims Delaplane.  ”The title alone grabs you and demands that it be read.  Then there’s this quote that completely takes things to an entirely new level.  I’m proud of this press release.  In fact, I think it is [really] amazing.”

Typically reserved for company news announcements and other public relations communications, the press release has long been the favored default for informing media about exciting, groundbreaking news.  Then this news release comes along and changes everything people thought they knew about press releases.

“I’m quoting myself again because the first quote didn’t do it justice,” says Delaplane.  ”If you’re still reading this news release, then you know what I’m talking about when I say it’s something special.  In fact, it’s 483 words of pure awesomeness.  When it crosses the wires, I believe history will have been made.”

The science behind this Earth-shattering news release lies in its simplicity – no science, just pure old press release craftsmanship.  It started with an incredible brainstorming session that asked a very simple question: “what makes a press release amazing?”  Elaborate notes from that brainstorm were then formulated into mesmerizing sentences, paragraphs and pages…all expertly designed to make you pause and reflect at the brilliance of this press release.

Every single word of this news release was track changed, stetted, then track changed again to its original draft.  Upon final approval, it was spell checked, fact checked and printed for posterity.  The result is a two-page, 1.5-spaced news release that is like no other news release in existence.

According to PitchPoint Public Relations you have just read the most amazing press release ever written.  If you agree, tell Mitch at mitch@pitchpointpr.com or follow him on Twitter at Lifeisamitch.

If you disagree, issue your own press release and prepare for war.

About PitchPoint Public Relations

PitchPoint Public Relations is a very small public relations company located in Chicago, IL.  It currently consists of Mitch Delaplane, an Apple computer and his bloodhound Sally (no overhead, just great PR).  Mitch has been doing public relations since 1999 and has worked for some of the largest public relations agencies in Chicago and many of their Fortune 500 clients/brands.  While he can do every single facet of public relations, his background is in consumer and sports marketing.  His main interests are helping companies develop creative programs and alternatives to traditional public relations tactics.

SOURCE PitchPoint Public Relations

Wednesday January 05, 2011 at 19:47

Tags: Russia news meta

Friday November 12, 2010 at 23:36

Tags: meta news politics
barthel:

Breaking: New York Times Makes Beloved Joke Unfunny

Oh look, a real news outlet is covering fake news and making it into real news.  I guess.  Though its kind of like the time the NY Times “discovered” breakfast tacos in Austin.

barthel:

Breaking: New York Times Makes Beloved Joke Unfunny

Oh look, a real news outlet is covering fake news and making it into real news.  I guess.  Though its kind of like the time the NY Times “discovered” breakfast tacos in Austin.

(via ryanhatesthis)

Monday September 27, 2010 at 11:22

Tags: news transportation meta

Monday August 09, 2010 at 17:02

Tags: news submission meta

How To Report The News, submit by rockstar/barista Josh P.

Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 19:28

Tags: news meta

Thursday June 24, 2010 at 17:59

Tags: news meta
From Fail blog.

From Fail blog.

Saturday April 03, 2010 at 17:58

Tags: news meta

Saturday April 03, 2010 at 17:53

Tags: news meta

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