Brian Connolly: In His Own Words
Since people continue to ask us about Brian Connolly, who is neither a suspect nor “person of interest” in our Strumpette investigation, we thought we’d share a few of the many, many comments posted by Brian on Steve Rubel’s Micro Persuasion blog, which — along with Edelman — has been the focus of the Strumpette’s wrath.
Here’s Brian on:
Transparency –
A good sermon Father Rubel. But here are a few points to consider: transparency, empowerment and the unwashed mass … Do you close the bathroom door? Sorry but transparency has its limitations. Ultimately, you may feel freer peeing in the wind. But I do not want to stand by you while you do it.
Gatekeepers –
Steve, your value to your clients is more celebrity based than technical. You don’t make anything innovative, per se; you provide opinions. Is what it is. The fleeting nature of celebrity aside, ironically the very thing you espouse as the greatest thing since sliced bread (blogging), discounts your value with every new one launched.
Edelman’s Talkshop blog –
It looks almost totally design-less (not to be confused with minimalist). Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But, that can be confused with unprofessional. Anyway, if I were Richard, I’d probably want it to fall someplace within the Edelman brand family. Doesn’t appear that way.
We looked at a few more comments before we took a long break to contemplate hurling ourself over the side of a building. Lots of karma-killing negativity.
Kind of like that person Brian admits to knowing, but won’t reveal the identity of: Strumpette.
Technorati tags: PR, Public Relations, Strumpette
What I found interesting was in Strumpette’s first post there was reference to three of Rubel’s posts. Connolly had posted a comment on two of the originals.
Also, when Strumpette quoted Rubel’s boat, wind, sales paragraph, Connolly did exactly the same in the original post.
Coincidence?
You’re leaping to some crazy, crazy conclusions, Stephen! And I suppose you think Lee Harvey Oswald didn’t act alone?
No honest, I’m not jumping to anything. As mentioned, I found it ‘interesting’ and asked if it was ‘coincidence’. I know nothing?
Re Oswald. That’s your area (Texas). You know much more than me about that one.
S:-D
UPDATE:
http://www.strumpette.com
“Due to a huge spike in traffic, we are having to move to a new server. In less than 3 days! That’s got to be a record.
We should have this all set up within the next 48 hours. Sorry for any inconvenience.
For Amanda’s fans, she’d like you to know that she is deeply grateful for your patience and concern. She asks that you stay tuned. She’s got a few zingers written and just iching to be published.
Thanks Again. See you soon.”
Heh. Actually I kind of like his quote about transparency. It’s one of the places where Steve and I part - at least a little bit. I tend to think private conversations with influencers are a darn good thing to have. Confidence leads to candor - which is a lot better than speaking to each other via podium on stage.