“We conducted the large-scale brainstorming session on October 3 with a diverse cross-community group of nearly 90 people,” said Mike Brown, founder of Brainzooming. ” Today, we’re releasing the 120-page Google Fiber brainstorming report via free download on the Brainzooming website at brainzooming.com/googlefiberkc (download will be available after 10 a.m. central time on November 10).”

Sadly, some of the best and most worthy stories may not get coverage because of things that can set apart news releases.

Come on out!

“The Limited’s mission is to help women achieve personal success —fulfilling their potential and looking great every step of the way,” said Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited. “That’s why we’re so excited to expand in the Kansas City market — and proud to partner with Central Exchange Education Foundation for our new store at Zona Rosa.”

Was good PR the deciding factor in Amanda Knox’s release from an Italian prison?

I’ll be talking up a storm today before (literally) thousands of people.

Coinciding with the pre-Halloween holiday and the eagerly-anticipated new season of AMC’s The Walking Dead, this is a clever, hip marketing move on the part of the venerable Sears. Talk about Sales of the Unexpected (sorry)!

I’m excited about my opportunity to speak at the 19th Annual Philanthropy Midwest Conference Oct. 17 in Kansas City. This conference is the Midwest’s largest gathering of nonprofit organizations.

Though this is only the beginning of a long road to success, we commend The Brainzooming Group and Social Media Club of Kansas City for making this “first step” on the road to Gigabit City a reality.

I recommend you do it, too. I guarantee it will keep you sharp and make you pay attention to what’s going on in your field of expertise.