Adam Shapiro Public Relations was proud to co-host with Social Driver a reception for Kris Amundson. Kris is the new executive director of the National Association of State Boards of Education. She previously served as a Delegate in the Virginia legislature. One of the highlights of the evening was the appearance and remarks from Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine.

Click on the link to see photos and a video from the evening.

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I recently had a great opportunity to put my media training to use on myself when BBC came calling for an interview. The topic is technology vs. older forms of connecting in business. What do you think? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23887807

Even PR people sometimes need some positive PR. Many thanks to this wonderful non-profit that is making a difference and for their kind words:

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When the calendar turns to July it’s always a reminder, for me at least, that we are at the half way point in the year. Therefore, here is my totally unscientific set of predictions for what I see on the horizon:

–Even though a part of Obamacare implementation will be delayed until 2015, the PR/advertising effort will begin in force in early fall to get uninsured to sign up. Public opinion will follow the pro-Obamacare push at least in the beginning.

–Each fall brings a big adult movie (think “The Social Network” or “Good Night, and Good Luck”). This year’s serious film will be “The Fifth Estate” about Wikileaks.

–The weather is going to get worse. Blame global warming if you want to but I am afraid we are in for more extreme conditions along the lines of hurricanes, record-breaking heat and bizarre snow patterns.

–It’s going to be hard to get people excited about the 2014 Olympics in Russia. I have no real reason for thinking this…it just feels that way to me.

–Google Glass will be the hot holiday gift of the year. The scare warnings won’t drive consumers away.

Call me Faith Popcorn or Jeanne Dixon if you want. I’ll report back at the end of December to let you know how I did.

This blog is a place to discuss important ideas but also a venue for me to share great things my clients are up to. One event I want to let you know about is coming up at The Occidental. See below for the news release.