As summer vacation approaches, it’s tempting for companies and non-profit organizations to think that strategic and crisis communications can take a back seat. However, the reality is that reputational challenges don’t go…
Category: Reputation Management
Surviving Cancel Culture: Proactive Tips to Protect Your Reputation
Cancel Culture is the buzzword of our times, and its impact on businesses and individuals can be significant. In today’s digital age, taking proactive steps to mitigate its impact on your personal…
Failing to Do This Could Cost You Your Reputation
In a perfect world, everything would go smoothly in your business. But that’s in an ideal world. Every organization is potentially vulnerable to public relations crises at any moment, even if it’s…
Heard But Not Seen
Cyrano is ever-present. But if he’s doing his job correctly, you’ll never know it. He designs strategies. He knows what you can and can’t do without stepping on landmines. He polishes your…
How Did We Survive…
When the only way to contact friends and co-workers if we were away from home or the office was to use a pay phone? When all writing was done by hand or…
Keep Up or Be Left Behind
Adapt to changing times, or get ready to explain yourself. Roger Ailes isn’t the only one to suffer from failing to keep pace with evolving social norms. So is North Carolina. Less…
A Sweet Surprise
On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Denver, a little girl strolled up the aisle with her father in tow. She was passing out to each of the passengers little baggies…
How To Keep Our Lives From Turning Into Game of Thrones
Ever said or done something you wish you could take back? We all have. Think back to the last big oopsy-daisy you made. Did you apologize sincerely? Did you ignore it hoping…
We Never Escape High School
Some things never get old. Gossip is one of them. “Oh. My. God. Don’t tell anyone I told you this, but….” Thought you were done hearing that after high school? Wrong! We’ve…
Love ‘Em, Love to Leave ‘Em
When tennis star Maria Sharapova was caught doping, sponsors rushed for the exits. While this article focuses on athletes, its lessons apply to all celebrities. Bottom line: You must protect your brand. If…