Welcome to the Dec edition of Media Manoeuvres', Media Matters.
> Expert Media Commentary
The past decade has witnessed transformational change in areas ranging from geopolitics to teenage leisure pursuits. But one of the most dramatic shifts has been in communication as digital technology, social networking and 24 hour news have become dominant forces in the transfer of information from business to business, from business to consumer and from consumer to consumer. The new dynamic has forced every business function to adapt, perhaps none more so than corporate communications.
> Media Moments Quick Quiz
Win a copy of Sideshow: dumbing down democracy by entering our two minute Quick Quiz.
> Staff Profile
Ann Buchner is a highly regarded and award-winning senior journalist, television producer and media trainer with 20 years’ experience in the media. Ann has been an Executive media trainer at at Media Manoeuvres for the past five years and has worked extensively with senior executive spokespeople from major players in the finance, health, banking, construction, retail, management consulting and manufacturing sectors.
> Commonly Misused Words
Do you know what sanguine means?
“He is sanguine about prospects for the global economy”
“The committee takes a more sanguine view”
> Grammar Grabs
Chomping at the bit. The correct phrase is “champing at the bit” – which, in a classic case of proper English trumping logical English, doesn’t make as much intuitive sense.
> Books...Books...Books
Sideshow: Dumbing Down Democracy By Lindsay Tanner
When Lindsay Tanner resigned in 2010 as the ALP’s federal minister for finance and member for Melbourne, having had an 18-year career as an MP, he notably managed to retire with his reputation for integrity intact. In Sideshow, he lays bare the relentless decline of political reporting and political behaviour that occurred during his career. Part memoir, part analysis, and part critique, Sideshow is a unique book that tackles the rot which has set in at the heart of Australian public life.
>Industry news
Sam Elam, Director of Media Manoeuvres, has been involved in the media and communications industry for over 20 years and was recently awarded a PRIA Fellowship. This distinguished, peer nominated award is bestowed by the PRIA’s Board of Directors to those deemed as having made an outstanding contribution to the public relations profession through excellence in achievements and adherence to the highest professional standards.
>Xmas – Office Closed
December 22 – January 9th
Office open from January 9th 2012
