by Rob Cottingham | Jan 29, 2014 | Speechwriting
More and more interconnected world, pass the new economy work for them. And found a way that benefits all of its people. Further extending it as due to the several classes, but it is noteworthy that the rights, but the foundation for such a movement as the necessity of fighting the war; or a governor … Keep reading →
by Rob Cottingham | Jan 28, 2014 | Speaking, Speechwriting
More than 50 lies, half-truths, and instances of disingenuous spin. Rob Ford’s speech lasted 16 minutes, therefore Rob Ford took liberties with reality, on average, three times per minute. And that was in a speech where nobody asked him about drugs, alcohol, or criminal behaviour. via Torontoist One crucial thing speechwriters need to remember: the … Keep reading →
by Rob Cottingham | Jan 22, 2014 | Everything Else
I’m on the #22 Knight, heading downtown with a busload of fellow commuters. Nearly all of us have our heads bent down, staring and tapping away at our various mobile devices. The isolation is striking, the few times I look up to notice it. This will probably be... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 11, 2014 | Politics, Speechwriting
The New York Times has strung together lines from notable apology speeches into one big, remorseful Frankenpentance.Tragically missing, though, is anything from Rob Ford’s rambling, defensive apology from last November. Where’s “I know I have let you down and I can’t...
by Rob Cottingham | Jan 10, 2014 | Social Media
(Inspired by this, via Alexandra Samuel.)