In the world of crisis communications, things can change in an instant. One minute you’re dealing with a small issue, and the next, you’re facing a full-blown PR crisis. That’s why it’s…
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Trends, the Media & Making the Most of It
Journalists love to find trends. This is an opportunity for you. Trends are everywhere. The more we look for them, the more we see. It’s a constant ebb and flow, and…
Fashion & Style
Fashion is seasonal. Style is forever. The same is true for high-stakes Crisis PR. There’s a saying in the high-end rag trade: “Fashion is seasonal. Style is forever.” The same applies…
Betting the Farm
“Bet-the-farm” PR is fun. Sound a bit perverse? Perhaps. But consider the source. Crisis & Reputation Management is an exclusive club. Few really do it well, and they thrive on tension, brinkmanship,…
Lies, Damned Lies & Reputation Management
Lying can be worse than the original sin. A colleague was fond of using a one-liner with senior management at his corporation, “I need to know what the facts are, so I…
Let’s All Do The Ostrich!
An ostrich doesn’t stick its head in the sand. So, why would you? There are a lot of broad guidelines for Crisis & Reputation Management. Some of them actually work. By…