Stormy: Public relations letter

Phil Weidinger, publicist and organizer of Operation Sierra Storm, the educational conference for TV weather forecasters, is excited that we wrote about his event. Mr. Weidinger is disappointed, though, that we underplayed the educational value of the event’s keynote speaker, Michael D. Brown (we had not elaborated much beyond saying that “Television weather forecasters have much to learn from him”). Mr. Weidinger writes:

Do you have any responsibility to find out why Michael D. Brown was invited to be a speaker at Operation Sierra Storm? Or what topics his presentation was covering. Or that he’d be facing the media during a Q&A re: Katrina for the first time since he left FEMA.

Or is it OK that as a blogger, you can just you ignorantly pop-off. Any ass can do that. How about making some effort, demonstrate some professionalism and take some time to know what you’re writing about. It sure would make for a better read.

Before you run down everyone associated with the event in one fell swoop, get the facts. It would certainly help your credibility. But then, why would you care?

Phil Weidinger
Weidinger PR
Conference Organizer