Taking my act on the roadFiled Under: PR, Personal
What is the future of public relations? Is there one secret or are there multiple best practices that are being developed and refined? I’d like to think the latter. And I’d like to think that I’m contributing to the advancement of the practice of public relations.
As I sit here writing these words, I realize I have a lot of learning, a lot of growing and a lot of room to improve. In my former life, I was a reporter. I covered the gamut from high school sports, county government, education and cops & crime. A far cry from high-tech PR.
But that’s the path I’ve chosen. It’s brought me to some great companies and I have learned a lot.
And now it’s time to continue that education.
I am happy to announce that I am joining the global PR firm Waggener Edstrom as a member of its SWAT Team.
A new opportunity
Now a new era of opportunity begins. I am joining a renowned firm and will be working with Microsoft on a variety of projects. I get to further my education while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the public relations space. Leaders such as Tac Anderson, innovators such as Micheal Foley and a myriad of bloggers on the official Waggener Edstrom blogs (maybe they’ll let me post there occasionally) will be my coworkers and that has me pretty jazzed.
I know that agency life can be different and the company is quite a bit larger than others I’ve worked for. But that’s all part of the adventure. I’m hoping to add some value to WE and its clients. I’ve met a few of my future teammates and I think that there’s a lot of room for ass kicking.
So, this has been an exciting few weeks for me. First the announcement of Baby Berto and now this. On to rock 2010…
Tags: agency, job, new opportunity, professional
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- 15 Jan 2010 9:44 AM
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January 15th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Congratulations, buddy! WE’s lucky to have you. And more importantly, congrats on the baby!! Mine are all “growed up” now. Cherish every moment, even the tough ones, and be prepared for childhood to fly by in the blink of an eye. Srsly.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am
YEA!!! I’m so happy for you. 2010 is your time to shine.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:19 am
This is fantastic news, Eric! I’m so happy for you. The SWAT team? Awesome! Congratulations!
January 15th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Congrats Berto! That’s awesome. Now you can get me a job there
January 15th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Congratulations! It sounds like a great opportunity and I wish you the best of luck!
January 15th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I think working for an agency is going to be a lot more diverse in the challenges you’ll face. To me that sounds exciting. Congratulations again on landing what sounds like a great opportunity.
p.s.
And SWAT sounds bad ass. I hope you get a jacket that says SWAT. (I also hope Chubbs gets a matching one.) See if you can get me one too.
January 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Congrats! What a great way to start the year.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
WHOOOAAAA Eric, that’s AMAZING! That totally kicks butt. Congratulations and I know you’re going to tear it up. Keep me looped in on all your adventures.
So proud!
Best,
Jessica
January 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
WOOHOO!!! Welcome aboard Eric. Super stoked to have you join the WaggEd family.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Welcome to the TEAM!!
January 15th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Thanks everybody. I think it’s time to change my commenting system so I can reply to each person and have them nest like they’re supposed to. Anyway, you guys are all awesome. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts with me.
January 15th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
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January 15th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Eric, I am so happy for you!!
Congratulations to you and can’t wait to see you rock the space!!!!
January 16th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Congrats Eric! Sounds like a great position for you!
January 17th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
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January 18th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Congrats! You will be a perfect addition to the team.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Mona, Allison & Julie Anne:
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and offer your thoughts. This time next week I’ll be getting thoroughly lost in WE’s Bellevue office…
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Best of luck on your new chapter, Eric. Right90 will miss you!