Thought Bubble
As I was conducting my daily ritual of reading The New York Times yesterday morning, I stumbled across an Op-Ed piece that got me thinking – and it’s clear that I wasn’t the only one.
The letter, or rather, the treatise, has already garnered significant attention. “Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs” was written by a seasoned Goldman executive who had risen through the ranks of the firm for over a decade. The reasons for (and particularly the method of) his departure may seem over-dramatic or inconsequential to some. Yet they are – or rather, should be – an important reminder that it’s not just all about the work that we do (whether as investment bankers, PR professionals, or as hairdressers or massage therapists) but also the context in which we do it – and attitudes of those around us.
While we love partnering with our clients to promote their good news, we are especially thrilled when we have some kudos of our own to share, particularly when it concerns our CK family.
This week marked an exciting time at 205 Lexington, thanks to the announcement of two significant promotions: Anne Green has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dorothy Sonnenburg has been designated as Chief Financial Officer.
As the countdown to 2011 continues, we’re making our (deadline) lists…and checking them twice. Like most companies, the work doesn’t slow down just because the holiday lights and mistletoe go up.
Following up last year’s “Have a Snuggie Holiday” hit, CooperKatz is pleased to present “The Deadline” – a fun, festive video homage to the time-crunched moments we all have and the ways we ‘make it happen’ all throughout the year.
I was speaking with a friend recently regarding the passing of author J.D. Salinger. His initial comment – “How would anyone ever know?” – was both facetious and understandable. Notorious for guarding his privacy, Salinger is the opposite of many clients for whom we work – organizations eager to share their expertise and build their presence in their respective industries and among key constituencies.
While Salinger’s particular approach to his work and career was extreme for even the most publicity-shy among us, there is a lesson here for the communications field. There is a time to be visible and proactive, and there is a time to step back from the limelight. There are times to talk, and there are times to listen and observe.
The high price of higher education is something with which many families are struggling – and many institutions are working to balance. President Russell K. Osgood of CooperKatz client Grinnell College in Iowa shares his perspective on keeping the college experience sustainable in this exclusive article for Forbes.com, secured by CooperKatz.