Paul Wilke
@pwilke.bsky.social
Professional email writer spanning two millennia, Upright Position Communications CEO, and Walking Duck co-founder. Unapologetic Duran Duran fan and cheesesteak connoisseur
Please check out my latest post on what I learned at Money/2020 USA about PR, third-party content and messaging, armed only with lights, cameras and a set of media credentials.
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Something for Nothing: What Happens When You Can’t Give Third-Party Content Away?
Last month, we conducted an experiment of sorts, combining two of my favorite things: public relations and video content. A little context first.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Please check out my latest post on what I learned at Money/2020 USA about PR, third-party content and messaging, armed only with lights, cameras and a set of media credentials.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/someth...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/someth...
Congrats to @flypsp.bsky.social and every other airport with a backbone for not airing this ridiculous video. Once the shutdown is over, don’t run the previous one either (it was just as partisan/bad/creepy) kesq.com/news/2025/10...
Palm Springs airport issues statement on Kristi Noem government shutdown PSA
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs International Airport issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the decision not to broadcast a video by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blaming...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Congrats to @flypsp.bsky.social and every other airport with a backbone for not airing this ridiculous video. Once the shutdown is over, don’t run the previous one either (it was just as partisan/bad/creepy) kesq.com/news/2025/10...
I'm all for transparency in government, but I'm not sure ICE's promotion of its own cruelty on social media is a particularly good use of our tax dollars www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/i...
This Post By ICE Has The Internet Absolutely Enraged
"The fact that our government is treating people like this is disgusting. The fact they are bragging about it makes it so much worse."
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October 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm all for transparency in government, but I'm not sure ICE's promotion of its own cruelty on social media is a particularly good use of our tax dollars www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/i...
It's great when you discover something to be grateful for.
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It's great when you discover something to be grateful for.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes..."
August 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
"History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes..."
Some incredible insight from Mark Halperin at the folks at 2WAY Tonight youtu.be/Okn0OllLh-k
2WAY Tonight - Young Trump Supporter: "First Time I've Been Disappointed" in President; "I Cringed"
YouTube video by Walking Duck
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July 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Some incredible insight from Mark Halperin at the folks at 2WAY Tonight youtu.be/Okn0OllLh-k
Who knew the greatest anti-MAGA warriors would be found in the candy world? I, for one, embrace our processed food overlords!
#TheCandyManCan
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#TheCandyManCan
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Kennedy’s Battle Against Food Dyes Hits a Roadblock: M&M’s
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Who knew the greatest anti-MAGA warriors would be found in the candy world? I, for one, embrace our processed food overlords!
#TheCandyManCan
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
#TheCandyManCan
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We should honor our military every day, but having a parade today feels woefully tone deaf as we splitscreen watch what’s going on in Minnesota, the militaristic back & forth between 🇮🇱 & 🇮🇷 & 🇷🇺 & 🇺🇦, #NoKings, & what ICE has done to create LA unrest. We’re all watching. I hope everyone is absorbing
June 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We should honor our military every day, but having a parade today feels woefully tone deaf as we splitscreen watch what’s going on in Minnesota, the militaristic back & forth between 🇮🇱 & 🇮🇷 & 🇷🇺 & 🇺🇦, #NoKings, & what ICE has done to create LA unrest. We’re all watching. I hope everyone is absorbing
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June 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Don Novello as Father Guido Sarducci is the national treasure you've forgotten we need right now. Thanks @stephencolbert.bsky.social @colbertlateshow.bsky.social youtu.be/mmRVuB5exLM?...
Father Guido Sarducci Delivers A Conclave Shocker: Pope Benedict Is Alive!
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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May 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Don Novello as Father Guido Sarducci is the national treasure you've forgotten we need right now. Thanks @stephencolbert.bsky.social @colbertlateshow.bsky.social youtu.be/mmRVuB5exLM?...
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If, like me, you are one of those purists who insists early R.E.M. was the best R.E.M., I am about to monopolize your weekend.
R.E.M. just dropped a five-track benefit EP with two revelatory remixes of "Radio Free Europe," one of them new.
See you Monday.
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R.E.M. just dropped a five-track benefit EP with two revelatory remixes of "Radio Free Europe," one of them new.
See you Monday.
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Album - Radio Free Europe 2025
YouTube video
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May 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If, like me, you are one of those purists who insists early R.E.M. was the best R.E.M., I am about to monopolize your weekend.
R.E.M. just dropped a five-track benefit EP with two revelatory remixes of "Radio Free Europe," one of them new.
See you Monday.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
R.E.M. just dropped a five-track benefit EP with two revelatory remixes of "Radio Free Europe," one of them new.
See you Monday.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here’s the trailer for an exciting new program the Walking Duck team is proud to be working on: “Next Up” with Mark Halperin. Be sure to catch the first episode this Tuesday! youtu.be/1WdgCxOyZnU
Welcome to Next Up with Mark Halperin
YouTube video by Next Up with Mark Halperin
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April 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here’s the trailer for an exciting new program the Walking Duck team is proud to be working on: “Next Up” with Mark Halperin. Be sure to catch the first episode this Tuesday! youtu.be/1WdgCxOyZnU
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All I can hear is MST3K:
“Hike! Hike! Hike up our pants!”
“Hike! Hike! Hike up our pants!”
April 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
All I can hear is MST3K:
“Hike! Hike! Hike up our pants!”
“Hike! Hike! Hike up our pants!”
Reposted by Paul Wilke
I like YouTube because you go there to remember a fun Duran Duran video from 40 years ago and then 19 hours goes by and you're somehow in ISIL
March 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I like YouTube because you go there to remember a fun Duran Duran video from 40 years ago and then 19 hours goes by and you're somehow in ISIL
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*sitting down* damn, Dictionary got hands
March 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
*sitting down* damn, Dictionary got hands
I know I'm following the right people when I'm reading about AP style and the proper use of em dashes. 🙂
Just saw a post where someone said that use of em dashes (—) was a giveaway that you're using AI for writing. Uh, no. It could just mean you like to use em dashes.
February 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I know I'm following the right people when I'm reading about AP style and the proper use of em dashes. 🙂
Can anyone explain how this is a good idea? apnews.com/article/cdc-...
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. The surprise decision is focused on the U.S.
apnews.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Can anyone explain how this is a good idea? apnews.com/article/cdc-...
Wilke & Son (@maximusw01.bsky.social), videography proprietors at large. Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs on request!
#ces2025
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January 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Wilke & Son (@maximusw01.bsky.social), videography proprietors at large. Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs on request!
#ces2025
#ces2025
1970s: Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here
1980s: @durandurancom.bsky.social Rio
1990s: U2's Achtung Baby
2000s: Scissor Sisters' Scissor Sisters
2010s: Aimee Mann's Charmer
2020s: Ashe's Rae
1980s: @durandurancom.bsky.social Rio
1990s: U2's Achtung Baby
2000s: Scissor Sisters' Scissor Sisters
2010s: Aimee Mann's Charmer
2020s: Ashe's Rae
OK, it's time to get to know our Bluesky followers better!
Copy the list below, paste it into a repost, replace "X" with YOUR #1 all-time favorite album released in each decade + share it for all to see!
My favorite album released in the:
1970s: X
1980s: X
1990s: X
2000s: X
2010s: X
2020s: X
Copy the list below, paste it into a repost, replace "X" with YOUR #1 all-time favorite album released in each decade + share it for all to see!
My favorite album released in the:
1970s: X
1980s: X
1990s: X
2000s: X
2010s: X
2020s: X
December 26, 2024 at 6:02 AM
1970s: Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here
1980s: @durandurancom.bsky.social Rio
1990s: U2's Achtung Baby
2000s: Scissor Sisters' Scissor Sisters
2010s: Aimee Mann's Charmer
2020s: Ashe's Rae
1980s: @durandurancom.bsky.social Rio
1990s: U2's Achtung Baby
2000s: Scissor Sisters' Scissor Sisters
2010s: Aimee Mann's Charmer
2020s: Ashe's Rae
@americanair.bsky.social Had a SHAMEFUL experience with accessibility operations at DFW tonight. Literally had to steal a wheelchair to run my wife to our connecting flight. Not even sure where to begin to complain. @AmericanAir , please DM
December 26, 2024 at 2:39 AM
@americanair.bsky.social Had a SHAMEFUL experience with accessibility operations at DFW tonight. Literally had to steal a wheelchair to run my wife to our connecting flight. Not even sure where to begin to complain. @AmericanAir , please DM
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I am now forever grateful to @juliaadult.bsky.social & @bsky.app for bringing this into my life.
December 13, 2024 at 5:37 AM
I am now forever grateful to @juliaadult.bsky.social & @bsky.app for bringing this into my life.