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Book Review:Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age (Que Biz-Tech) by Gini Dietrich In a world where public relations firms have been revered for their ability to "spin" stories for their clients, calling a…

This week's roundup has a distinctly Austin flavor - we didn't plan it that way, but brainy marketers are as much a part of the Austin scene as brisket and live music!

Ask who created the field of public relations, and the most common answer you'll get is Edward Bernays, the spin doctor of the 20th century. Bernays was famous for both stunts and spin - he's credited with, among other things, with making…