Fedblog: On Deep Background(offering his insights as a government PR prof)

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Fedblog: On Deep Background

By Tom Shoop
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Thursday, August 18

12:49 p.m. ET
On Deep Background There's a new blogger out there, Deep Background, who's creating a bit of a stir because he's offering his insights as a government PR professional, but doing so anonymously. A couple of thoughts on this tempest in a very small teapot:

* The reason Deep Background gives for insisting on anonymity when he started the blog is a little bizarre: "I did not want to be approached by producers of political talk shows asking me to come on their show as a government pr expert." If that's the issue, here's a solution: Just say no. No law says you have to appear on talk shows. I could see insisting on anonymity if you feared for your job, but Deep Background says he doesn't. Not wanting to be inconvenienced isn't a compelling reason for hiding behind a veil.

http://www.govexec.com/fedblog/