Entries by Eric Woolson

Who Should Blog for the CEO?

Many public relations professionals view blogging as just another communications vehicle. As such, it makes perfect sense that today’s busy CEOs would assign that task to someone who works for them. Others, however, seem to think a ghostwritten blog lacks authenticity. They say the CEO’s job is all about communicating with employees, customers and other […]

Hansen House Founder Featured on “Newsleaders”

Rev. Bob Cook, founder of the Hansen House of Hospitality, is featured on Mediacom’s “Newsleaders” hosted by Elizabeth Klinge. The segment airs on the Headline News Channel, which is on channel 30 in the Des Moines market. It will be broadcast frequently over the next four weeks. “We’re delighted that Mediacom and Elizabeth would give […]

Grassley Re-election Campaign Retains Woolson for 2010 Communications Role

DES MOINES – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s re-election campaign has retained Iowa political veteran Eric Woolson as spokesman and to guide its communications activities through the general election. “Eric has a unique working relationship with Chuck Grassley over more than 30 years. He was a newspaper reporter in the late 1970s when he first covered […]

Woolson Quoted on Value of Candidate Likeability in Des Moines Register Article on 2012 Presidential Contenders

Register reporter Jason Clayworth writes today about the popularity of potential GOP presidential candidates and quotes The Concept Works owner Eric Woolson on the importance of likeability. To read Clayworth’s entire story, click “Iowa Poll: Exposure lifts 3 GOP presidential prospects: Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich.”