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BlogGrant Ainsley writes about things in the news media that interest him. Hopefully they’ll interest you too. |
Was a racist rant printed in last weekend's Vancouver Sun an honest mistake, or was in part of something much more sinister?
The fear of speaking in public is real, but if you do these two things, you'll feel a lot better.
Consumers can now fight back when they get bad service or buy a poor product, but what do you do when your company hasn't done anything wrong?
When should a politician or business leader apologize and how should they do it? Well, it's tricky.
You've made a pitch on behalf of your company and now you need to take questions. Stop sweating - here are some tips to help.
Last Friday, people living in an Edmonton-area condo complex were given 30-minutes to move out. Here's why this is one condo crisis too many.
The RCMP shutting down a news conference before it was over was another case of terrible optics for the force.
I recently flew to Saint Lucia and back and now realize some airline passengers should take lessons on etiquette before boarding.
Later this month, it will be 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. I remember when man first walked on the moon and what I was listening to on the radio.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been in politics for over two decades and it shows when he speaks to the news media.
Elections Canada has been raked over the coals for trying to use "influencers" to motive voters. Why?
40 years ago The Buggles sang Video Killed the Radio Star. Today video is the best (and cheapest) way for organizations to tell their story.
As broadsheet daily newspapers in Canada pump out a blend of locally and nationally-created news content, it's time to ask if it's really working?
Health Minister Tyler Shandro's awkward media moment wasn't the first for a rookie Alberta cabinet minister and it won't be the last.
Preparation and confidence will help you avoid messing up in a media interview.
He's been Prime Minister for almost four years, but Justin Trudeau still often speaks to the media like a rookie.
As more people take photos for their social media accounts, is the right others have for personal privacy disappearing?
When Canadians get informed about the latest news, almost half can't determine whether it's real or fake. That's disturbing.
Forget about comfy beds and soft towels. When I pick a hotel to stay at, I want every sports channel I can get.
Buried in the 400-page Mueller Report were some interesting tidbits to confirm what we knew all along - Sarah Sanders has been lying to the media.
Jason Kenney's UCP scored a big landslide in the Alberta election, three days after being endorsed by Postmedia newspapers in the province.
If you want the media to cover your story, build relationships, do the work and stop spamming reporters.
Halfway through the Alberta election campaign everyone's talking issues, and the news media is listening.
The Alberta election campaign is underway and potted plants are springing up everywhere.