For many PR pros, publicity plays a small role in their careers. I know that was the case with me. I always preferred that my clients communicate directly with their publics — not through third parties. But as you point out, publicity has its place in the marketing mix.

A while back I wrote a post trying to clarify what “PR is not.” Here’s the link, in case anyone’s interested: http://tr.im/xzP9

Other than Kim’s sex tape, I don’t see her in that light anymore. She made a mistake, and she’s probably changed. The incident probably changed her. I have made a ton of mistakes in my life and don’t want them always shadowing the business related goals I’ve set for myself.

As a woman, I’m not offended. Women use their looks everyday, whether they like it or not. That’s why women are better in sales. They don’t even realize how persuasive they can be. And kudos to us for that.

I don’t really view her as invading a profession. If she wants to enter the world of PR, more power to her. Maybe she will understand her role in publicity and I’m sure she works hard. She has a lot of stuff to her name, and she’s pretty successful. We can’t deny that. I think she comes across as pretty savvy on some levels.

No one has said shes an expert in the field with lots of experience. I don’t remember reading it, but maybe you can link me? She is working with a firm on this show, so who knows? There are a ton of bad PR pros out there – and this show might not cast light on one of them. It could be a positive piece. We never know until we actually see it.

I think Kim has a lot of self-respect – and just because she has a sex tape doesn’t mean she has none automatically. She did a lot of stuff in New Orleans after Katrina and I respect her for that.