I wrote this article for the November 2008 issue of Ontario Dentist, the journal of the Ontario Dental Association. The subject of the piece, Dr. Mike Lococo, is a wonderful man who is trying to make a difference in his community. I have published this on my blog with the permission of Ontario Dentist. Be Our Guest Dr. Mike Lococo Lights […]
Posts Tagged ‘Bonnie Dean’
Rage against the machine
I read this interesting post in a blog on Computerworld.com last week: People over 30 hate cell phones By Mike Egan A research firm has found that people over 30 use just 12 percent of the features on their cell phones and feel frustrated and overwhelmed by cell phone complexity. And it’s not just exotic features adults struggle […]
Kudos to Maple Leaf Foods
Since taking the CC+PR program, I am more aware of the way organizations react when faced with a crisis. After the Sunrise Propane debacle, it’s refreshing to see a company get it right. Maple Leaf Foods should be patted on the back for practicing great PR after the listeriosis outbreak. If this isn’t a textbook example of good crisis communications, I don’t know what is. […]
Lessons learned
It has been a month since I’ve completed my classes. I am currently interning at the Ontario Dental Association and love it. The stress and doubt that has plagued me for the last seven months is dissipating. I am slowly returning to my old self. I reread my very first blog post last night. It’s hard to believe that […]


