“Can’t fool all the people all the time. But with the internet, you can get close.” Since time immemorial, there have been those who polished the reputations of others. Plato did it…
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Blank Slate. But Not for Long.
There are no happy accidents. Just ugly surprises if unprepared. We all start with a clean sheet. But it fills up fast. Putting aside the advantages of birth and wealth that some…
Just Words, Right?
Those in the spotlight feel every nuance. A couple whose marriage was on the rocks was sitting with a divorce mediator, explaining how the other didn’t understand them and said hurtful things.…
“Go in a Pope. Come Out a Cardinal.”
Wishful thinking lets matters fester. When 115 Roman Catholic cardinals walked into the Sistine Chapel recently, any of them could have become the next Pope. Some believed they would. When they walked…
This Too Shall Pass?
If we lay low, maybe the media will forget. File this under wishful thinking. As news cycles become faster and the public’s attention span ever shorter, a troubling thought occasionally bubbles up…
Innocent Till Proven Broke
Sometimes clients are so sleazy the best thing to do is walk away. “Innocent till proven broke.” One of the least endearing sentiments in the high-stakes PR industry. Bottom line: Ethics become…
New Year, Same Problems
“Big scandals” are few and far between. For most mortals, “crises” are small and frequent. When you turn the last page on the calendar, the easy thing to do is pontificate about…
Getting Paid & Being Thanked
Gratitude is rare…and even more special! Usually, the best any of us can hope is that clients will pay their bills promptly. It’s rare they take the time or effort to say…