Patrick Skarr, Account Supervisor I recently had the fortune of attending a speech by Governor Jim Edgar on public service. He referred to his talk as “pontification from a retired politician,” but there was nothing pompous about his remarks. Rather, they were an inspirational reminder of the importance of solving problems through our legislative process.
First jobs aren't always glamorous but they can teach you a great deal. As another class of college graduates begins the next chapter of their lives, the CS team reflects on our own experiences entering the workforce and shares our advice to the class of 2013. Dennis Culloton, President and CEO Graduates, thank you for
Dennis Culloton, President and CEO Illinois’ lawmakers are scrambling like college freshmen, pounding coffee and pulling all-nighters before finals, to compensate for the months of procrastination that characterizes the legislative session. This week of chaos, cramming, and caffeine can be a stressful time for anyone with an interest in the legislative process. Having a plan
Dennis Culloton, President and CEO Since the Watergate Scandal, the media is quick to apply the tag of “Nixonian” to any and all scandals in government to emphasize their belief that the scandal goes “all the way to the top.” In a post-Watergate, increasingly cynical world, it is easy to see how the public could
Dennis Culloton, President and C.E.O. Many accounts handled by a public relations firm are crisis calls. However, that is only half of what public relations can be. The other half consists of proactive PR. Often, an individual or a business will hire Culloton Strategies to build an image, generate buzz, help to get a deal
Tracey Mendrek, Executive Vice President A colleague recently recommended the book "Thank You for Smoking" by Christopher Buckley with a glowing review, calling it the funniest, best and maybe ONLY book about our business. Being an avid reader who tallies the pages I’ve read in an Excel document, I jumped right in. It was a
Patrick O'Connell, Intern I recently decided to make the switch from education to public relations – a switch involving professions that sit at opposite sides of the spectrum, I know. But when it came down to it, I realized that history and working with kids was a hobby that I enjoyed, not something that I
Ashleigh Johnston, Account Executive The New York Post first reported there is a company in Florida that caters to New York’s wealthy elite (or insanely desperate) by offering the opportunity to ‘rent’ a physically disabled person, to gain advantage while touring Walt Disney World. The company Dream Tours Florida offers this service at $130 an
Jodie Kaplan, Vice President of Media Relations and Branding This time of year, many college students are getting ready to start their summer internships. It’s an exciting time, as they will get a taste of the real world and soon find out if the path they are on is the right one or if they
Manny Ozaeta, Account Supervisor This past Tuesday’s special election in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District proved to be a non-event. The contest was held to replace former Rep. Tim Scott, who had accepted an appointment to the Senate after Jim DeMint’s early departure to lead the ultra conservative think-tank, the Heritage Foundation. It was especially