Some people just don’t know when to STOP talking. Lately, there seems to be no shortage of folks who seem hell-bent on creating a crisis for themselves, simply because they seem not to know when to be quiet. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen several examples of public […]
How Talking TOO Much Can Create a Crisis Where There is None Read More »
2018 held lessons for all of us in PR. While we can look to brands who did PR right for inspiration, sometimes we learn as much from the fails as we do from the wins. As we look back on a year filled with brilliance – and sometimes ignorance –
7 of the Best – and Worst – PR Plays in 2018 Read More »
The times they are a-changin’. Never have these lyrics rung as true as they do when we look at the way the PR profession is evolving. Of all the things PR pros can expect in 2019, change seems to be the only constant. Keeping up with the vicissitudes can be
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We may be in denial, but the holidays are indeed upon us. With Thanksgiving just over a week away and Christmas coming soon on its heels, we need to be looking at the calendar to make our PR plans. While timing is always important in public relations, trying to get
Time Your PR Right to Get the Most From It Over the Holidays Read More »
While talk of artificial intelligence, or AI, permeates the public relations world, there’s little understanding of how it’s impacting what we do now – and what we’ll do in the future. Christopher Penn, THE person you should follow to get smart about AI, and I had a chat recently about
What PR Pros Need to Know About AI: A Conversation with Christopher Penn Read More »
As usual, this week saw no shortage of brands in crisis. While I can’t cover them all (and as usual, some are too complex even to try cover here), this week we’re taking a look at Campbell’s, Ryanair and Megyn Kelly.
PR Crisis of the Week: Campbell Soup, Ryanair and Megyn Kelly Read More »
In this week’s PR Crisis of the Week column, we look at a brand that made its crisis worse by sharing misinformation, a brand who can’t seem to do anything right and a brand who’s been in this column more than any other brand. Here we go:
PR Crisis of the Week: AT&T, USA Gymnastics and Facebook Read More »
Which brands found themselves in crisis management mode this week? We’ll take a look at a social media platform that finally met its demise, an event that went awry causing its founder some legal trouble and a popular sparkling water brand that hit a snag.
PR Crisis of the Week: Google+, Fyre Festival and La Croix Read More »
Another week – and more brands in crisis. This week, we have Facebook, Tesla and GE, all major entities which find themselves in the midst of chaos, as well as Oregon winemakers who face an unprecedented crisis. Which brands will excel in crisis management?
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Today’s PR Crisis of the Week post takes a look at brands in hot water, including a leading pet store chain, a popular social media platform, a major coffee and baked goods chain – and the latest in the saga of a fruit crisis.
PR Crisis of the Week: PetSmart, Instagram, Dunkin – and Fruit Again? Read More »
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