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Comment on Calling All Youngstowners (present and former) by Sallie Ervin

Sallie Ervin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:08:09 +0000

Hi Former Youngstowner,
I, too, am from Youngstown and am very proud of the town where I grew up. When I lived there, I wrote and produced a community pride PR/advertising program with the theme, “Youngstown, It’s a Whole Lot of Living!” There were TV commercials, radio spots, outdoor billboards, print ads, bumper stickers, events, you-name-it. The ad agency I worked for was Ira Thomas Associates. This would have been mid-to-late 70’s.

I have heard of the Baby Doll Dance, but haven’t seen it. I have several books about Youngstown and will be back there the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Feel free to contact me if you’d like. I still have lots of friends and some family in Y-town. Best of luck with your idea!
Sallie

Comment on It’s, Like, Not Good in Print Either by Administrator

Administrator — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:59:37 +0000

Yes, I think people are trying to write in “everyday” language. But I think it’s okay–and actually necessary–for a newspaper and other print media to write in a formal tone. Plus, it just makes the journalist sound so much more professional.

Comment on It’s, Like, Not Good in Print Either by Chris Brown

Chris Brown — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:17:02 +0000

It’s one thing to hear it and cring. It’s another thing to see it in print.

Does this come from people saying “write so it sounds as natural as speaking?” Maybe we should watch how we speak too!

Thanks for the insight!
Chris

Comment on It’s, Like, Not Good in Print Either by Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:44:10 +0000

When I was in high school, everyone said, “he goes,” instead of “he said.” It was still wrong, but somehow didn’t sound as awful as “like.” I’m trying very hard to keep my kids away from “like.”

As far as a reply to “thank you,” I have a habit of saying “sure,” instead of “you’re welcome.” Gotta watch that!

Comment on It’s, Like, Not Good in Print Either by Bob Chalfant

Bob Chalfant — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:38:39 +0000

My stepdaughter back in California was over the top with that kind of language: I’m all–he’s like–she goes… And every time I would interrupt and say “you mean, he said?” It drove her nuts, but she got past it and now speaks, like, English.

Another pet peeve: the reply “No problem.” to my “Thank you.” I understand that it is just like “de nada” (it’s nothing) in Spanish, but the correct English response is “you’re welcome.”

Comment on Here’s an example of a press release by Chris Brown

Chris Brown — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:50:43 +0000

Hi Diane:
I found your blog because I have also worked with Rachel Daniel and have posted parts of this press release on my blog. Branding & Marketing. I’m going to add your blog to my feed reader and become a regular reader!
thanks,
Chris Brown

Comment on What Your Website Says About You by penny novak

penny novak — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:24:26 +0000

THANKS Diane! Great info!
YOU are a very busy woman….3 kids AND wirting!!! I am impressed!
cute kids!

Comment on A Writer’s Role by Joel Libava

Joel Libava — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:53:32 +0000

Hi D!
Congrats on your new venture..I will try to help you with referrals.
Good luck!
Joel Libava
The Franchise King Blog