Comments on Building relationships with reporters through your blog | Real Lawyers Have Blogs http://kevin.lexblog.com/2009/09/articles/public-relations/building-relationships-with-reporters-through-your-blog-/ Earlier this week, John Schwartz, the National Legal Correspondent for the New York Times, wrote a story on the implications of social media for lawyers. I a disagreed with the underlying message of his story and blogged my position. Schwartz... en-us Copyright 2012 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:12:48 -0800 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:53:13 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss dschwartz@pullcom.com (Dan Schwartz) Kevin: This is right on. The media contact was an unexpected benefit of doing my Lexblog blog. Just this week I've been contacted by the AP, the Connecticut Law Tribune, and a Thompson/West publication for stories -- all a result of the blog.

I know too many people who view reporters with distrust and disdain. While it's good to be cautious about what you say, I like your approach. You never know when one thing leads to another...

]]> http://kevin.lexblog.com/2009/09/articles/public-relations/building-relationships-with-reporters-through-your-blog-/#5071751 http://kevin.lexblog.com/2009/09/articles/public-relations/building-relationships-with-reporters-through-your-blog-/#5071751 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:14:18 -0800 richcartlidge@gmail.com (Rich Cartlidge) Kevin,
I could not agree with you more. As a result of my blog while a law student I was interviewed by Zweig White for an article on the ACES legislation. The blog has also been a key component of my job search. Thanks for all Lexblog does to continue making blogging a joy.

]]> http://kevin.lexblog.com/2009/09/articles/public-relations/building-relationships-with-reporters-through-your-blog-/#5090745 http://kevin.lexblog.com/2009/09/articles/public-relations/building-relationships-with-reporters-through-your-blog-/#5090745 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:31:45 -0800 jfb@lifeatthebar.com (Julie A. Fleming) It's great that you made that connection! That's all part of taking the extra time and putting yourself out there. People who say that they're too busy for a blog don't realize all of the networking opportunities that arise from taking just a little extra time each week to make your voice heard.

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