Talk about clever, Burson-Marsteller, one of the world's largest public relations firms, recently held a contest for a guaranteed interview with the HR person to discuss internship/job opportunities for the graduating glass of '13. On Twitter, students wrote why they should be interviewed in 140 characters or less. Dozens of...
HJMT Celebrates Our Sweet 16 (in 2008)…
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Not Just Another Long Island Greek Restaurant…
I was sitting with my son in Pete's Pitaria Restaurant in Island Park. My son was doing his AP Euro homework (btw, this course just doesn't let up with the work) and I was sitting watching Leo, the owner, and his staff running around the back making falafels, gyros and...
Being a Working Mother
Being in business for 20 years has been an ongoing challenge. Don’t get me wrong, there have been lots of rewards, but it hasn’t been easy. I started my business, HJMT Public Relations Inc., out of my one bedroom apartment in Long Beach. I had just had my first child...
Hilary’s Top 10 2011 Blogher Swag
Everyone loves swag. And, at the Blogher Conference in San Diego last August, I was given so much swag, I had to buy another suitcase! (I could have left the stuff at the hotel room but how could I part with beloved swag?) It’s taken me months to get an...
Book Review: The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert
When networking online or offline, it’s important to stay consistent and The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert, shows you how to do just that. The book is perfect for those thinking about dipping their toes into social media, and believe it or not, there are still...
A Special Moment for Me…
The other night I was invited to give a keynote address to the alumni at Baruch College’s Executive MPA program. I graduated from Baruch in 1991. I was pregnant at the time and the following year, I gave birth, graduated with my Master’s Degree and started a business. At the...
Product Review: New Cold-EEZE Spray
I have a love-hate relationship with this time of the year. I love that the leaves are changing and that the weather is cool, but not freezing. I love putting away my summer clothes and shoes and switching over to fall and winter clothes and boots. But, what I hate...
HuffPost Weird News’ Staff Writer Gets More Facebook Fans By Being Creative
-------------------------------- David Moye is a Staff Writer for the HuffPost Weird News. He told me that the company wanted him to take advantage of the subscribe button to connect with readers. David was the first one in his vertical to do so and now he has subscribers all over...
Talking with Adelphi College Students…
One of my Facebook friends, Sharyn O’Mara asked if I would be the guest lecturer in her public relations 101 class at Adelphi. I was excited for the opportunity. I love talking with students, especially those who want to listen to some guidance. When I got there, Sharyn was so...