Some fixes may work “most of the time.” But the client wants one to work this time. Consider this: Ten labor lawyers are presented with a problem and asked what to…
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No Facts? No Problem. Just Speculate.
Journalists call them “thumb-suckers.” Short on facts for a story? No problem. Rumors and speculation are fine. You don’t even need to be accurate. If events ultimately turn out differently, blame the…
Definitions, Leaks & Reputation
You have so much at stake. Don’t let it slip away. Protect it. At the end of the day, it all depends on how you define things. For the secret court that…
More Than a Little. Less Than Too Much.
Taking control doesn’t clear you. But it buys you breathing room. A professional liar and a PR guy walk into a bar. How can you tell the difference? This is fill-in-the-blank humor.…
Comfort of Habit & Fear of Change
“Know, or know not. Do not guess.” Photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net There’s a reason beliefs are cherished. They provide comfort. By nature, people prefer stability and resist change. Some beliefs are…
Belief & Proof, The Sequel
In an earlier blog, we explored the nexus between cynicism and the uphill battle you face convincing the public you’re not guilty. Today let’s look at how to fight back effectively. …
Belief & Proof
“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.” –Stuart Chase, 20th-century American economist and social commentator When your reputation is on the line,…
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,…
Measure Twice. Cut Once.
With PR, making an error doesn’t mean you simply toss the lumber away and get a new piece. Time is a luxury. Room for error is nonexistent. “Measure twice. Cut once.”…
Memory Fades. The Internet Is Forever.
The Internet knows what you did last summer….or for the past decade (and in great detail) for that matter. Truth is an early casualty in any dispute. Presidential campaigns are the worst.…