A Toast to Abdul Tabini and his Perfect Martinis

Eric Starkman June 5, 2009 1:15 pm : Comments 026

They say a man never forgets his first time, and that’s certainly true for me. The place was Toronto, the year 1980-something.  more


Celebrating the Genius of Jennifer Muller

Eric Starkman June 4, 2009 3:33 pm : Comments 000

Ten or so years ago, I discovered gyrotonics, an exercise system that was most commonly used and taught back then by professional dancers.  more


Journalism’s Shameful Little Secret

Eric Starkman May 27, 2009 2:37 pm : Comments 005

A veteran journalist I greatly admire for her professionalism and integrity recently emailed to ask me what career advice I would give to a reporter who had plagiarized some small passages.  more


Giving Credit to Nordstrom Bank

Eric Starkman May 22, 2009 7:40 am : Comments 004

Having covered the banking industry as a journalist for more than a decade, I can say with considerable authority that when it comes to the fundamentals of public relations, most U.S.  more


Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Watershed Column?

Eric Starkman December 9, 2008 1:04 pm : Comments 000

There is some truth to short seller David Einhorn’s comments that the political, financial, and media Establishments conspire to quash truth-telling, at least when it comes to Mergers & Acquisitions reporting.  more


The U.S Media Doesn’t Deserve a Shield Law

Eric Starkman August 4, 2008 1:45 pm : Comments 000

Reporters in the U.S. benefit from unparalleled power and constitutional protection, particularly in comparison to journalists working in other countries.  more


Starkman and Associates: Mere People Persons Need Not Apply

Kaitlyn Curley 11:41 am : Comments 000

What exactly is a “people person”? Boasted by many candidates vying to get into the public relations industry as their number one qualification, the phrase is really empty in meaning.  more


The Quiet Prowess of Holy Cross’ Kaitlyn Curley

Eric Starkman August 1, 2008 8:33 am : Comments 001

Among the many reasons I think so highly of my colleagues here at S&A is that they have all advanced themselves professionally by the sheer strength of their talent, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic, not by their ability to play the “corporate politics” game.  more


About that Rumor-Mongering You So Rightfully Despise, Mr. Dimon…

Jackie Condie July 16, 2008 1:54 pm : Comments 000

JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon has been very vocal about the danger of unfounded market rumors and speculation, particularly in these turbulent times.  more


Replacing Charles and George with Jay and Conan

Eric Starkman April 22, 2008 1:07 pm : Comments 000

I confess to taking a real pleasure in the pounding Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos are getting for their role as moderators in last week’s debate between Senators Obama and Clinton.  more

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