PR, as in public relations, is an art. Over the last few days I have been watching Wang Yongping (王勇平) addressing the Chinese press on the bullet train crash. On one hand, I feel bad for him, for he was genuinely trying to relay facts. On the other hand, I thought he really bungled on certain issues which created controversies that shouldn't have been in the first place. For … [Read more...] about China Bullet Train Crash, and the organic nature of public relations
Archives for July 2011
The ONLY Previous Lightning Damaged Train Signaling System, UK August 2006
Here is one incident in York, UK that's actually very similar to the HSR collision in China, the lightning also knocked out the signaling system in the train station, but fortunately, no collisions. HH has the scoop on this. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/885887.lightning_strike_sparks_rail_chaos/ … [Read more...] about The ONLY Previous Lightning Damaged Train Signaling System, UK August 2006
China bullet train fake news and false rumors exposed
Roland Song has done a number of much needed translations of false rumors and fake news surrounding the Wenzhou train crash. It is a must read. I was in particular looking into information related to the two year old girl who was found. A panelist on CCTV criticized the Ministry of Rail for declaring rescue over and the girl being found afterwards. Roland translates the … [Read more...] about China bullet train fake news and false rumors exposed
The Colbert Report, “Norwegian Muslish Guman’s Islam-Esque Atrocity”
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive … [Read more...] about The Colbert Report, “Norwegian Muslish Guman’s Islam-Esque Atrocity”
A mentally retarded journalist, take 2
(Bad journalism on the left. Right column are Allen and my commentary on why. Fortunately, not all Brits are like this.) … [Read more...] about A mentally retarded journalist, take 2