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The last couple of months’ of economic challenges notwithstanding, it’s been a great year. 

The Agency has nailed down several contracts with FORTUNE 1000 companies in the Consumer and Pharma industries, and scores of exciting start-ups.  Morale is good.  Most of our clients are happy.  And I can’t remember a time where I’ve felt more confidence in our team’s capabilities and our firm’s overall prospects.  KNOCK WOOD.

The blog has grown more popular.  In the Fall of 2006, there were about 150 RSS subscribers to PR-Squared.  In the Fall of 2007, we had about 1,000 subscribers.  Closing out 2008, looks like RSS subscribers are hovering at over 3,000 most days.  THANK YOU.  I try not to care but I do: keep in mind that I’ve been blogging since June 2004 … so it took me two years to get my first 150 subscribers!  Trust me, I am hugely grateful that you’re here; I die a little inside whenever I lose an RSS subscriber.  Maybe we’ll gain more loyal readers in 2009?  KNOCK WOOD.

I’ve made many new friends this year.  Folks I used to watch and admire from afar have become confidants.  Yes, we’re all too busy to do beers and BBQs together but I genuinely like my industry peers.  (You know who you are.)  Hopefully we’ll have more opportunities to grab coffees, brainstorm, share newbiz leads, etc., in 2009.  KNOCK WOOD.

After 8 years of what felt like a foreign occupation of our seat of government, there are sober, thoughtful, strong people (of both parties) taking the reins of U.S. government.  They are facing down enormous challenges but I have fresh faith in our direction as a people, as a country.  Yes, we can get through our current travails.  KNOCK WOOD.

My family is happy and healthy.  Yea, we’ve got two teenagers in the house and yea, it’s just as challenging as the self-help books and sitcoms suggest — but I’m not complaining.  Our problems are typical problems.  KNOCK WOOD.

I try to keep things simple.  I try to prioritize.  Am I doing the right things for my family, my clients, my team, my friends, my industry?  — Yes?  Good.  Go eat turkey.  Take a nap.  Do it all over again on Monday. 

And keep knocking wood.

I hope that you have also been able to keep things relatively simple; that you are pleased with the allies you’ve made and the contributions you’ve shared.  Thanks so much for your support.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

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