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Myths About Working with the Media

Being ready and available to respond to media inquiries at the drop of a hat isn’t easy and it can

Oopsies! You said something well-intentioned, but you ended up upsetting a bunch of people. You know what you meant to

An employee of a company that caters to leisure-time activities was accused of inappropriate behavior toward females. A journalist asked

You receive a call. Something’s gone horribly wrong, and everyone is demanding answers. Tiny beads of sweat form on your

Words do matter. So does their tone and imagery. Consider these true stories: A 36-year-old woman who put off

Complexity doesn’t work. Especially when you’re trying to explain yourself. So keep it simple. Your message will be better understood

Gossip travels faster than fact. How you handle gossip makes the difference between the gossip controlling you — or you

We regret to inform you that “We regret to inform you” is a terrible opening line. Doesn’t matter if you’re

Reading tea leaves is a national pastime. It infuses all aspects of our lives as we try to interpret the

Recently we received a call from a pair of panicked business owners. Someone had posted a video on Facebook alleging