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What publication, pr firm or manufacturer do you represent?: I represent PFS Marketwyse, a small creative marketing communications firm. We have a PR division in my company that services several B2B technology, healthcare and HR service companies. You can learn more about PFS at www.pfsmarketwyse.com.

About Me:: I'm a 20 year veteran in the communications industry. I specialize in PR. It's my passion and I live it long after my work day is over. I teach PR for FDU and I also write books for Pearson Education. I just published my third book, PR 2.0, New Media, New Tools, New Audiences. I have an author's website where I blog about my books and PR 2.0 strategies. I'm excited about all of the changes in PR and want to help to educate professionals about the value of social media and how the best PR incorporates PR 2.0 strategies.

Website:: http://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com

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The Day Off

Right before Mother’s Day, I officially announced to my family, friends and even some of my co-workers (who call on Sundays) that I was taking the “Day Off.” What a great idea. I would plan to do things around the house, hang out with my daughter and just have fun all day. My Mother’s Day “to do list” looked something like this: • Catch up on some of my “fun” reading (magazines, articles from my Mom or read a new book). • Lounge on the coach and watch old movies or rent a movie on IO • Spend ti…

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At 6:59pm on August 20th, 2008, Deirdre Breakenridge said…: Hi Martin...yes it's great to connect with you on Twitter too. That's too bad about your sister and Pearson. I spoke at their Global Sales Meeting last year and met so many nice people. I really like the company and their culture. I was also very impressed with how web 2.0 savvy they are with their authors. Thanks for reaching out to me :)

At 11:21am on August 20th, 2008, Martin Diano said…: I see we are mutual followers on Twitter. My sister once worked for Pearson in Mesa AZ. A reorganization had her displaced. Too bad, she really liked the company.