Ghost Invitations

Who is this PR group (PRG) who has this bad habit of committing things but cannot deliver its commitment?

The story starts when a multi-national company hired the services of this PRG for a press event. The task of this PRG is to invite the members of the press to the event.

A few days before the event, this PRG submitted the names of press members who according to this PRG confirmed their attendance. For whatever reason, this multi-national company asked their local partner to call the list of names provided by the PRG.

The local partner did call and discovered that none of the press who’s names were listed knew of the event. The local partner had to send their own press invites and alerted the PRG about the development.

All of a sudden, this PRG started sending emails, texting and even calling press members informing them about the event. Too late the hero, the multi-national company was so disappointed to know that this PRG actually lied to them.

To this PRG, you are paid to do a very simple thing – invite the press. Why do you have to lie? If you can’t do the job, then do not accept the project. Not only are you ruining your company’s reputation but you are also ruining our (Filipnos) image.

There’s just too many names in your press list that is why you’re secret is a secret no more.

Richie Rich

Who is this I.T. Executive (ITE) who knows by heart what the word “splurge” is all about?

This ITE was seen going inside a shop that sells signature and expensive apparels. It’s just a matter of time when this ITE saw what he/she liked. This ITE fitted the shirt, liked it and asked the saleslady to wrap it and this ITE paid for it.

The story did not end there. After awhile, this ITE went back to the shop, and bought all the colors available for the same shirt he/she earlier got.

Who is this ITE? Be more observant, look at the ITEs you meet and observe what they’re wearing each day. If its the same design always but different colors, then he/she is the one.

People are at a lost how this ITE can afford the splurging considering his/her salary. To this ITE, the color of your shirt is not that important – pay more attention to the color of your heart OK?

You’re just too extravagant that is why you’re secret is a secret no more.

Goodbye “Papa”

Who is this I.T. Executive (ITE) who is reportedly on his/her way out?

This ITE is reportedly on his/her way out because this ITE is non-performing. This ITE has been with a company for quite some time and is loved and respected by his/her collegues and subordinates.

But on a professional level, the people around this ITE know his/her capacity – to work. So when the news broke out that this ITE is on his/her way out – “Finally / Thank God / The Long Wait is Over” are just some of the remarks we heard.

We ourselves are witness to this ITE’s non-performance and news travels fast that is why this ITEs secret is a secret no more.

A Happy “FREE” Birthday

Who is this I.T. Executive (ITE) who recently celebrated his/her birthday for FREE?

This ITE announced that his/her birthday will be coming soon and invited their principals, distributors, clients and friends for a grand celebration. What happens next surprised the entire industry.

This ITE not only sent invitations to his/her party, but this ITE also sent a proposal to all his/her principals asking all of them to “sponsor” his/her birthday party. What the…?

Poor principals or should I say crazy principals. Most of them if not all sponsored the birthday celebration, for goodwill maybe. And let me just say the amount is staggering – the lowest sponsorship package is in Six figures.

The package does not include booth nor speaking slot. Just a plate and all the food you can eat, and some entertainment.

It was reported that ITE even earned from his/her party. A business activity plus birthday celebration? Not bad for a night of fun huh. This ITE is known for this and for whatever reason he/she always gets away with it.

The party became the most hated event of the year rather than the most awaited. Thanks to the power of email, your secret is a secret no more.