Steve Rubel on latest Blogspotting podcast

Just to be clear, there were certainly lots of PR bloggers before I came along!

doyen? No way. Poor word choice on Baker's part.

The Natterjack - Tom Murphy - is likely the doyen.
http://www.natterjackpr.com/

And, his "PR Opinions" carry more weight.

Rubel stated in a recent podcast that calls for transparency by PR practitioners are self-righteous. Would the "Dean" of any discipline say that? I pray not.

If Baker meant Dean, or most respected, then Edelman, Murphy and many others would fit the bill.

Rubel may be a business media darling, but no where near Dean or Doyen status.

Stephen, it's interesting that you're calling Steve Rubel "the doyen of PR bloggers". (Steve and other PR bloggers commented on this subject on my blog.)

Maybe you can share what was the process that led you to this conclusion.

It's probably no secret that Steve Rubel has promoted himself (ProfNet, accepting speaking engagements, etc.) as a leading blogger. Good for him. And, when 2000+ sites link to him (yes, even mine), then he can be considered something of an expert. At least, someone others are curious about.

Now, when he gets humble, that can be a bit hypocritical. But really, so what.

He is among many bloggers who can be called a doyen, dean, expert, leading, etc., etc.

For any one who blogs, there is ego involved (Some more than others. Some less.). It's Rubel's job to promote clients and help them be successful. Looks like he's doing a good job of them for himself as well.

So, stop these playground comments and blog/comment on real issues.

-- Mike