Online Reputation

Dear Jill,

I enjoyed the visit that we had the other-day and was curious to find more information about you and your past experiences. I typed your name into Google, I got over 25 million results from searching your name. I tried sifting through some of the links that pulled up your name; I quickly discovered that you were not involved with anything within the search results.
Here are a few of the links that I believed you may have been associated with:

www.jilllittledesign.com/

mindbodysmile.com/author/jill-little/

www.myspace.com/thelittlejill

www.jilllittleconsultancy.co.uk/

www.linkedin.com/pub/jill-little/6/aa4/40b

www.zoominfo.com/people/Little_Jill_588246056.aspx

I pulled up all of these links hoping to find if there was more information for me about you. I’m sure you are aware that none of these links directly involve you or give me further information that I was seeking for. However, at the very bottom of my Google search page I was able to get a result that links to you Twitter account. I was able to pull up and read what you have posted on Twitter; I am a huge soccer fan and was very excited about the Real Salt Lake team winning the MLS cup title this year. I also discovered that you are a New York Yankees fan, which is too bad. I can never be a Yankees fan.

I knew that it was going to be difficult for me to find specific information about you through a Google search because you name is very common. I was surprised that I got 25 million results though, that was far more than I was expecting.

Thanks Jill,

Couper Sorenson

Press Release Four: ONE.SIX

NEW RELEASE

OCTOBER, 29 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dr. Edward C. Pease

Journalism and Communication Department Head
Utah State University
ted.pease@usu.edu
435-797-3292


OPEN ENROLLMENT AT UNIVERSITY ONE.SIX
ONE.SIX Is Seeking Political Op-Ed Writers for Publication on www.onepointsix.org

ONE.SIX, a fast-growing political news and opinion website (onepointsix.org), has created University ONE.SIX, which allows students from around the country to become contributors. Carl Baumeister and Paul Pugmire are premiere editorial creators for ONE.SIX, but are seeking to create another opinion dynamic within the website. Students have a voice in the coverage and reporting of political news, and ONE.SIX wants it to be heard. "Our opinion page is well-balanced, yet fearless and provocative," said Baumeister. The opinion section continues to be a focal point of the site, seeking to inform and provoke thought from those who read an participate in the discussion.

ONE.SIX creates a political environment that is committed to telling both sides of today's important political stories. "The problem with many political websites is that they lean so far to one side that 97 percent of their readers are also on that side, and they become little self-contained tornadoes of activity, all agreeing with each other," says Baumeister. Breaking news headlines from outlet news sources are featured on the site, allowing readers to link out to sites that may appeal to the right or lean more to the left. "We try to balance our stories and let readers decide if any particular side is closer to the truth," says Baumeister.

With an influx in the participation of college-aged adults in the political realm, ONE.SIX wants to offer students an opportunity to be heard, to be published, and to participate in the world of political opinion writing. They have created a student-specific section that, in conjunction with its open forum pages, will allow them to actively participate in open conversation about what's happening around the globe. Students who submit well-written opinions promoting reader comments and discussion will be given the chance to publish their writing as on op-ed piece on the ONE.SIX main opinion page.

For further details and questions please contact:

Couper Sorenson
Communications Adviser
435-840-2007
coupdawg@gmail.com

ONE.SIX is a fast growing political news and opinion website committed to finding truth between the extremes of political news outlets. The website links to current events reporting, breaking news, as well as its own unique stories and opinions. ONE.SIX's goal is to make readers well informed, well rounded, and well connected to the madness that is politics today.

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NEWS RELEASE
October 20, 2009

Email headline: Local Investors Find and Teach Financial Freedom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Emilie H. Wheeler
Local News Editor
The Herald Journal
75 West 300 North
Logan, UT 84321
435-752-2121

YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU
Local Association Committed to Educate on Investments and Financial Independence.

Dear Emilie,

Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) wants to help teach people the right mentality and approaches to investing. CVAIA helps people to become more educated about Passive Incomes and how to make that possible for them. “I want people to be happy, to have jobs they love and to be financially independent,” said CVAIA Founder Preston Parker.

The CVAIA is committed not only to educate its members, but to also help them begin to network with other successful investors. “The biggest problem with financial independence is people do not understand what it is, or how to get it,” said Parker. The most successful solution to this problem is to allow people to ask questions to those whom are experienced investors and have had success. “No one is going to think you are dumb for asking questions,” said Parker.

CVAIA meets every other Thursday night at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce, at 160 N. Main St. Logan, Utah. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a meet and greet; at 7:30 p.m. the invited guest will share experiences, thoughts, and ideas. Directly following the presentation there will be a question and answer session. October 1 is the next scheduled meeting.

For appointment scheduling, interviews, or additional information needed please contact me.

Couper Sorenson
Head of Communications
coupsallabouthemoney@cvaia.com
435-234-3456

Cache Valley Area Investors Association teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.

Draft Press Release 4: one.six

NEWS RELEASE
October, 12 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carl Baumeister
2188 Highland Drive Ste 208
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801.815.8458
carlbaumeister@onesix.org

A DESIRED MIDDLE BETWEEN TWO EXTREMES
New Political Website Seeks Balance In Political Points Of View

SALT LAKE CITY—Carl Baumeister and Paul Pugmire have two differing opinions when it comes to politics; they have agreed to disagree on many political issues discussed. Together they have created a website, www.onesix.org, which focuses on striking a balance when it comes to political views and opinions.

What you can find on www.onesix.org is a mixture of outlet news sources, wether you are conservative or liberal media outlets supporting both sides have featured articles linked to the home page. One of the main features of the site is the articles that the creators themselves write and post throughout the week.

(Need Another Paragraph seeking action and information)

(Boiler Plate with information about webiste and creation of site)

Couper Sorenson
Public Relations Coordinator
435-840-2007
balanceistranquility@onesix.org


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I have a meeting tomorrow with Carl and Paul to discuse this website, so apon further information provided, LIKE QUOTES!!! I will add them in and put them on here thanks.

Press Release 3: Cause Promotion FINAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 24, 2009
Preston Parker
Founder/ President
Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA)
preston@cvaia.com


BECOMING FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Local Association Committed to Educate on Investments and Financial Independence.

LOGAN, Utah – Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) wants to help teach people the right mentality and approaches to investing. CVAIA helps people to become more educated about Passive Incomes and how to make that possible for them. “I want people to be happy, to have jobs they love and to be financially independent,” said CVAIA Founder Preston Parker.

The CVAIA is committed not only to educate its members, but to also help them begin to network with other successful investors. “The biggest problem with financial independence is people do not understand what it is, or how to get it,” said Parker. The most successful solution to this problem is to allow people to ask questions to those whom are experienced investors and have had success. “No one is going to think you are dumb for asking questions,” said Parker.

CVAIA meets every other Thursday night at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce, at 160 N. Main St. Logan, Utah. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a meet and greet; at 7:30 p.m. the invited guest will share experiences, thoughts, and ideas. Directly following the presentation there will be a question and answer session. October 1 is the next scheduled meeting.

Come and learn more about investments and financial freedom.

For more information please contact me.
Couper Sorenson
Head of Communications
coupsallabouthemoney@cvaia.com
435-234-3456

Cache Valley Area Investors Association teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.

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DRAFT Press Release 3: Cause Promotion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 24, 2009
Preston Parker
Founder/ President
Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA)
preston@cvaia.com


BECOMING FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Local Association Committed to Educate on Investments and Financial Independence.

LOGAN, Utah – Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) wants to help teach people the right mentality and approaches to investing. CVAIA helps people to become more educated about Passive Incomes and how to make that possible for them. “I want people to be happy, to have jobs they love and to be financially independent,” said CVAIA Founder Preston Parker.

Financial independence is achieved when your passive income is more than you monthly expenses. When this happens

The Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.

Final Press Release 2: Image Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 22, 2009
James E. Muellenbach III
CEO of Burger Plant
999 Burger Lane
Gary, IN 46444
123-234-3456
www.bgplant.com

BURGER PLANTER LAUNCHES NEW HEALTHIER MENU
Health and Fitness Trainer Becomes the New Face of Burger Planet

GARY, IN- James E. Muellenbach, CEO of Burger Planet has announced a new line of food for Burger Planer customers. "Burger Planet cares about its customers. For more than seven decades, the company has succeeded because it has put customers first. We listen to our customers. And our customers desire healthy choices, of which we offer many," said Muellenbach.

Jayne Petersen, fitness guru, has agreed to promote the new menu at Burger Planet. "The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson," said Peterson about promoting the healthly choice menu at Burger Planet. Petersen has recently helpled talk show host Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds, as well as helped keep the weight from returning.

The new line of food will offer a variety of fruits, gourmet salads, and lettuce wrapped white chicken breast. "Women can have a burger and fries now and then as long as they are active and also try some of Burger Planet's exciting new menu choices, such as the fruit packages," said Petersen. Many of the favorite burgers offered at Burger Planet will remain on the menu, the famous 'Saturn and Venus' burgers will remain along with the 'Hemisphere' fries and refreshing fountain drinks.

Burger Planet was founded in 1934 by James E. Mullenbach I, and is headquarted out of Gary, Ind. Burger Planet currently has 8,921 franchises and 48,272 employees. They have served over 52 Billion customers and counting, they are a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry.

Visit your local Burger Planet and take part of the new healthier menu today.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Couper Sorenson
Public Relations Supervisor
435-555-4454
couplovesburgers@bgplanet.com


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Press Release 2: Image Management DRAFT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 22, 2009
James E. Muellenbach III
CEO of Burger Plant
999 Burger Lane
Gary, IN 46444
123-234-3456
www.bgplant.com

BURGER PLANTER LAUNCHES NEW HEALTHIER MENU
Health and Fitness Trainer Becomes the New Face of Burger Planet

GARY, IN- James E. Muellenbach, CEO of Burger Planet has announced a new line of food for Burger Planer customers. "Burger Planet cares about its customers. For more than seven decades, the company has succeeded because it has put customers first. We listen to our customers. And our customers desire healthy choices, of which we offer many," said Muellenbach.

Jayne Petersen, fitness guru, recently helped Opel Whitcomb lose 75 pounds and helped keep the wait off the talk show host. "The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles and I have spent my life trying to teach women that lesson," said Peterson about promoting the healthly choice menu at Burger Planet.

The new line of food will offer a variety of fruits, gourmet salads, and lettuce wrapped white chicken breast. "Women can have a burger and fries now and then as long as they are active and also try some of Burger Planet's exciting new menu choices, such as the fruit packages," said Petersen. Many of the favorite burgers offered at Burger Planet will remain of the menu, the famous 'Saturn and Venus' burgers will remain along with the 'Hemisphere' fries and refreshing fountain drinks.

Burger Planet was founded in 1934 by James E. Mullenbach I, and is headquarted out of Gary, Ind. Burger Planet currently has 8,921 franchises and 48,272 employees. They have served over 52 Billion customers and counting, they are a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry.

Visit your local Burger Planet and take part of the new healthier menu today.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Couper Sorenson
Public Relations Supervisor
435-555-4454
couplovesburgers@bgplanet.com


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Finalized Press Release 1: Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2009
Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
Preston Parker, President
851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
Contact: 661-772-7537
http://smccv.net/
SOCIAL MEDIA CLUB OPENS CACHE VALLEY CHAPTER
Local Organization is Newly-Formed and Looking to Grow

Logan, Utah--Social Media Club has opened a Logan chapter, looking to help inform those seeking information on Social Media outlets. "We target anyone looking to know more about the benefits of Social Media," said, Preston Parker, President of the Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV). The next meeting will be held Sept. 10 2009 at Club New York 339 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321, all are welcome to attend.

The Cache Valley chapter held its first meeting in July of 2009. The meetings focus on teaching how to use social media outlets such as, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Linked in, Blogging, and many others. "The club allows everyone to have access to individuals who are familiar with Social Media and the opportunity to learn how to use it effectively," said Parker.

The Social Media Club is a global club that opened a chapter in Salt Lake City January of 2009; Parker would attend the meetings every month. Discovering several other members from Cache Valley, Parker made a push to open a chapter of the club in Cache Valley. The local club is growing in membership as more become away of the resources available to them.

For Further Information and Meeting Locations Contact:
Couper Sorenson
President of Public Relations
Email: coupdawg@gmail.com
Phone: 435-840-2007
777 N. 100 W. Apt. #1 Logan, UT 84321
Or visit:
http://smccv.net/

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Draft Press Release 1: Announcement

For: Immediate Release
Date: Sept. 8, 2009
Organization Name: Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV)
Organization Address: 851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321
Contact Info: 661-772-7537
Website: http://smccv.net/
Social Media Club Opens Cache Valley Club
Organization is Newly-Formed and Looking to Grow.
LOGAN, UT—Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV) has been organized to help inform people about Social Media outlets, “We target anyone looking to know more about using Social Media,” said Preston Parker, President of SMCCV.

United Breaks Guitars

If you were a musician and you heard a women sitting behind you say, "They are throwing guitars down there!" I'd imagine those would be words from a musician’s nightmare. For Dave Carroll he just couldn't wake-up and realize it was just a dream, for Dave it was a reality. On his way to a performance in Nebraska the musician and his band witness baggage works for United Airlines throwing his $3,500 Taylor guitar.

After getting off the plane Carroll reported what he had witnessed to three customer service workers for United within the airport. However, none of them seemed too concerned with his concerns, simply dismissing his complaints and concerns. Upon landing at his destination Dave inspected his guitar and sure enough it was broken. The damages would cost Carroll $1,200 dollars to repair. United refused to cover the cost of the guitar and even refused to pay any of the cost to have the guitar repaired.

It took almost a year of Carroll calling and arguing with United customer service workers to pay for the damages done to his guitar, when he finally got a final verdict from United that they would not take responsibility for the damaged guitar and would not cover any of the cost of repairs made to the guitar. Upon receiving this information Carroll took matters into his own hands and told the United representative that he was going to write a song about his experience with United and that he would post it for the world to see. Undeterred by the threat of Carroll, United stood firm and unwilling to cover any of the cost of damage done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

This music video was what Carroll had created, and posted on YouTube. The video was posted and within days the video had been viewed over a million times. In just a few short days United contacted Carroll and offered to compensate him for the damages done. However, Carroll refused to take the offer from the corporation; he informed that that if they would like to donate the money to a charity that we would support them in their decision.

In just a few days millions of people were aware of what had happened between Carroll and United. It is believed that Carroll’s video caused the loss of $180 million for United. Something as simple as covering repair costs for a passenger whose belongings were damaged while flying with the corporation.

It is obvious that without a social media network, such as You Tube, very few people would have known about Dave Carroll and his damaged guitar. The event would more than likely have gone virtually unnoticed, in today’s world and society however news travels faster than it has ever before. Not only can information spread quickly, but it now can spread globally. United learned the hard way of the power that social media and networking has in this day and age. People are connected better now than ever before, opinions, experiences, ideas, and outrage can now be shared to people around the world in a matter of minutes.

United claimed to have liked the video, hard to believe but at the same time they did learn a lot about their baggage handlers as well as their customer services. I would hope that they will take the information and experience of Carroll and make changes and really focus on reforming customer services. Changes need to be made for United to recover from the bad press that they received from this experience of one of their customers.

It is unfortunate that the woman who was handling Carroll’s case has been perceived in the light that she has. Customer service is one of the hardest jobs to have within a company. I worked for Qwest in the billing department for 6 months; it was a rough six months. It is very difficult to help those who have been wronged by a company and even more difficult to correct problems that the customer has experienced. It still amazes me at how little customer service workers can do for those who call in to complain or seeking to resolve problems.

Bob Taylor’s thoughts and tips to traveling safely with guitars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n12WFZq2__0&feature=response_watch
Interview with Dave Carroll:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0ophSWaRSQ&NR=1

PR Letter

Hey Jaden,

It was great to hear from you, thanks for the letter. This first week of school has been very busy so far. I've really enjoyed my my Public Relations classes; they are very interesting and I feel like I am learning a lot. You were saying that you didn't understand a lot about what Public Relations was about or what I would be doing with my degree. Well to try and keep it as simple as I can, basically I will be working with a company, or companies, to help them adapt to the changes in society, culture, and technology.

That probably sounds like something right out of a text book. Honestly, what I am seeking to use my degree for is to find a position within a company where I can express my opinions about where the company should look for sources of public exposure and further promote the products they provide. Obviously the world of technology is changing almost daily, I would be working hand in hand with companies on how to understand and utilize new technologies to their adantage.

There is one more piece of Public Relations that is very interesting to me and one that I will seek to utilize with my degree: working with a non-profit organization. This could be a very rewarding aspect of Public Relations, being able to help an organization get established within the public and community seeking to benefit others who are in need or seeking information. My degree would allow me to know how to effectively and efficiently help such organizations become recognizable ot the public and what they are seeking to achieve.

Once again I probably sound a bit like a text book. To better help you konw more about the field of Public Relations and all that it encompasses, here are a few links to websites that will give you more information that what I have given you within this letter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relations
http://www/prsa.org/aboutUs/officialStatement.html

It was great hearing from you. I hope that this shed at least a little light on what it is that I am going to school for and what I am seeking to accomplish once I have obtained my degree.

Love you J,

Couper

Spelling...not my strong point

"I have a spelling checker;
It came with my PC.
It plainly marks four my revue
Miss steaks eye can not sea.
I've run this poem threw it.
I'm shore your pleased too no
Its letter perfect inn it's weigh
My checker tolled me sew."

This is a poem that my Professor gave out as part of his syllabus!
The point of the poem certianly hit home with me, as many of you know spelling can be one of my biggest struggles. I am going to read through everything twice and do my best to check my spelling.

The Beginning

Howdy!
Welcome to my newest undertaking and creation. I will admit that it is an assignment for me to create and manage a blog, yet it is something that I have wanted to do for quite some time now. Suppose it simply took the proper motivation of my professors grading me on it to create proper motivation. Im not sure what all I will be posting or writing about, though i hope that it will be something of interest for more than just myself and those required to read it! Im am always open to discussion and opinions about my own personal view and statements. I believe that being open with others and listening to there points of view is the only way to learn and understand more than just what he have been raised and taught to understand. If any of you feel as though I have thick blinders on with my own personal views and ideas...feel free to express your ideas and opinions to me. "Understanding" can only be gained be precieving and object at all angles.
Here is to the creation of my blog!