Kim Fields in New York

Hey PR Groupies,

Yes, it's been awhile since Ive posted and I must apologize. It's just been so difficult to blog on several sites, cover tons of events, project launches, and tend to our wonderful clients.

So here I am back and charged! Our client Actress, filmmaker and director Kim Fields was in New York City yesterday to appear on Good Day New York to talk about her projects directing for Tyler Perry's "Meet the Brown's", >"House of Payne" and another Tyler Perry show.

Additionally, she was in town to speak on the Johnson & Johnson and BET "Lens on Talent" Filmmakers Competition with Malik Yoba, Pete Chatman, Lisa Cortes, Tamie Muhammad and QD3

A Change is Coming

Hey PR Fellows,

As you see it's been an entire month since my last PR blog. I have been on somewhat of a sabbatical for the month of August. Bare with me though, I believe God has some new things on the horizon for the remainder of the year.

I'm excited to share them with you. So, be on the lookout. A change is coming!!!!

Our President's Voice of Reason: From Arrest To Reconciliation

Hey PR Fellows,

I think I'm at the end of my rope with this whole accusation of whether or not President Barack Obama called Cambridge police "stupid" or not. He did not call them stupid, but their actions.

Logically, if you show police officers identification while standing in your home and they arrest you anyway, you may become a little or maybe extremely irrate as well.

At the end of the day though, I just love how the President quickly stepped up to the plate and became the mediator in this highly publicized squabble; a squabble that invloves his friend. We all know that can be difficult. I didn't hear about anyone else seeking to do that. Being a mediator id difficult business. Instead, while others were talking, President Obama was thinking how to not only hold himself, but the other men accountable for their actions.

As Christians, we can learn from these three men agreeing to meet together over beer to squash this issue. In less than a week's time our preident has identfied a problem, contacted the two opposing parties and appointed himself mediator. Great publicity, YES, but a much better Christian operating in the proper technique of reconciliation.

Isn't this what we're supposed to do as opposed to allowing a difference to fester? I don't care if it's over beer, comic books or video games, President Obama is on point-AGAIN.

How Michael Became Addicted to Painkillers?????

Hey Gang,

I have purposely refrained from saying anything about the whole Michael Jackson thing. I was a fan and felt that there was absolutley nothing I could have said to convey my true thoughts.

Thn, today I receive video footage of the most traumatic incidents in Michael's life; the disatrous Pepsi commercial fire. I had always seen the commercial to the point where Michael realizes he's on fire, but then in this video you actually see the burn after he comes off the floor; hoorific!!

The conversation now focuses on this being the time in which Michael became addicted to pain killers.

After looking at the severity of burn (a burned out bald patch in a matter of minutes 2nd-3rd degree burns on his scalp and face), I can seriously see how painful this was. He couldn't stay in the hospital for managed care, I can see how painkillers had to be delivered to him and without proper care, how it got out of control. Was he really addicted for 25 years?

Take a look and share your thoughts.

Hey Gang,

Client Update

Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook Unveils Lunchtime “Spiritual Stimulus Package” to Washington, DC Residents, Business Owners, Community and Political Leaders

World-Renowned Speaker, Former Presidential Spiritual Advisor, Author and Minister Lifts Spirits, Builds Faith and Offers Hope with Perfect Lunch Hour “Pick Me Up” at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church

Washington D.C. / New York City – May 26, 2009 – Obviously, when we think of lunchtime, we think of a time when we can relax and feed our bodies. Well Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook, World-Renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur and former Clinton Spiritual advisor challenges you to take 30 minutes of your lunch hour and feed your spirit and your soul. Dubbed “Billy Graham and Oprah rolled into one”, by The New York Times, Dr. Sujay, as she’s affectionately known says, “The purpose of this challenge is to inspire people to believe that they are more than their circumstances, to intentionally take their eyes off of their problems and place them on God; the ONLY one who can change their current situation and give them unexplainable peace in these turbulent times”.

Every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45pm she will host Wonderful Washington Worship in Washington, D.C. at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church at 900 Massachusetts Ave. at 9th Street NW, located across from the Convention Center, in the heart of the Nation’s Capitol from June 16th to July 27th. After participating in President Barack Obama’s National Day of Prayer on his first day in office, Dr. Sujay became inspired to take President Obama’s mantra of instilling hope back into the nation very seriously.

Since aggressively stepping up to the “spiritual” plate during the 911 attacks in 2001, serving as the only NYPD Chaplain’s until now, Dr. Sujay has been called, “America’s Chaplain”. She firmly believes that, “We are mind, body and spirit which means it’s time to put the stress of the current economic decline aside and get back to the basics of life – which is simply getting back in touch with your God, His wonderful promises and purpose for our lives.”

After successfully, holding services in New York City on Wall Street to standing room crowds only, Dr. Sujay also recently completed 13 weeks of services on the stage of the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem called “Harlem Hallelujah”, attended by former President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as world leaders, namely Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Charles Rangel, Congressman Ed Towns and Senator Charles Shulmer and inter-ethnic groups from Japan, Africa, and other countries.

From Wall Street to Pennsylvania Ave, from the Financial Capital to the Nation’s Capital, Dr. Sujay’s goal is to have the half-hour weekly lunchtime services revive the soul of our country and bring inspiration to our nation.

It’s the perfect lunch hour pick me up “Spiritual Stimulus Package” – a half –hour of POWER, and you won’t be late getting back to work! It’s an experience that will help make you feel good about yourself, your life, and your faith.

About Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook aka “Dr. Sujay”:
Dr. Sujay is a world-renowned minister, speaker, entrepreneur and author who has worked with former President Bill Clinton and other politicians and world leaders. As President of Charisma Speakers, a full communications support firm, she also offers inspirational life coaching at colleges, churches, conventions, conferences, and corporations and preparation for public speaking and life..

Feel Free too log on to: http://www.drsujay.com/ for more information, updates, speaker bios, photo gallery, consulting services, books etc.

For more information about “Wonderful Washington Worship”, please feel free to contact Rhonda Ridley at Affinity Public Relations at 718-432-6412 or Rhonda@affinity-pr.com

For media credentials, to interview Dr. Sujay and/or to attend Wonderful Washington Worship, please call Rhonda Ridley at 718-432-6412 or email me at: Rhonda@affinity-pr.com

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PR Done Differently - God's Way!

Hey Gang,

Yes, I know it's been a minute since my last blog. I have been crazy busy and extremely excited by what God has allowed us to work on and be apart of. It all started with what I'll call a "career dilemma."

During the month of December, as we're closing out the year and deciding whether to retain the current roster of clients or begin pitching for new ones, I had the urge to pray for the Lord to show me the next move. The recession had some of my collegues running scared, closing down shop, getting fired and seeking strategic partnerships. Many in our industry were frightened. I must admit I was unsure for a brief moment, then reality hit me and I knew I had to maintain my spiritual foundation.

We had terrific clients, but something made me feel as if "newness" was right around the corner. We weren't directed to pitch, so we just waited to see what God had in store.

Remember, although a PR firm, we do things differently. Praying is BIG around here.

Well, before we knew it, we had four (4) new clients and each project required us to up our game on all levels. The funny thing is, we've noticed that previous experiences and projects had prepared us.

Three months into the new year and God has proven just as committed to this firm now as He was when we started nine (9) years ago. I'm so glad, because without His guidance, peace and desire to love on His children I may have turned into a crazed basketcase like many of my collegues.

Swearing in of Our New Change Agent - Presidnt Barack Obama

Hey Gang,

If you had the opportunity to watch any of the Inauguration celebration you must admit, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King would have been proud of President Barack Hussein Obama!!!! He would have been proud to bare witness to his very words coming true. That man stood proud and strong when being sworn in and when giving his speech today. He had no reservatins in his tone and a deserving cocky-ness in his stride. If you noticed, it started as he was walking down the stairs to be seated. He was poised and ever courageous in his stride. I must admit, I could not stop crying. It was all so surreal to me. It still is.

Take a look at the video and share your thoughts.