The world could use some happy news, so we’re skipping the typical Year in Review: Crisis PR’s Greatest Hits and swapping it out for some wins! Join us in celebrating some of…
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Bringing Sexy Back: Strategic Communications
The idea that Strategic Communications experts run around fixing never-ending crises is sexy, but it’s skewed. It’s the same reason your favorite TV shows are sexy, fast-paced, and high-stakes. People like that.…
Going Fractional: Get What You Need Without Excess
There’s a reason you rarely hear leaders of Fortune 500 companies say, “I wish I’d just called you sooner.” Every company and non-profit faces sensitive situations. Some industries are more susceptible and…
When the Board Must Step In
When management can’t agree, the Board often must step in and make the decision. That is, after all, why the Board is the ultimate boss and has the final word. Even when…
Cyberattacks Are Here to Stay: How to Reassure Your Stakeholders
The first few moments on the phone with a cybersecurity client typically start like this: “My lawyer or insurance person told me I needed to call you…” “I don’t know what happened.”…
Celebrity Scandals
New York Attorney General Letitia James said it best: “Celebrity and fame does not absolve someone from following the law.” While this statement is widely applicable, James was referring to celebrity chef…
Short-term Action vs. Long-term Thinking
Winning a fight is nice. Winning the war is better. To put it another way: Act short term. Think long-term. Facing a crisis? You can’t ignore what’s staring you in the face.…
Don’t Keep Wishing and Hoping. Do.
Life isn’t a sequence of serendipity. It’s what you make of it. As the legend goes, after all the evil escaped from Pandora’s jar, all that remained was hope — and mankind…
When Donations Come Back to Haunt You
Large donations by companies and family foundations provide the cornerstone for many prominent nonprofit organizations. But when those donations become shrouded in negative publicity, recipients must weigh their value against the damage…
Sleepless Nights & Cold Sweats
What keeps you awake at night? Or causes cold sweats when you do fall asleep? For business owners, the causes are many. None are pretty. Let’s examine a few of the issues…