Eden chatted with Sharon Berman at Berbay Marketing & Public relations about what it’s like working with law firms and what lawyers need to know about managing a crisis for their clients.…
Tag: public perception
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…
When Someone Else’s #MeToo Affects You Too
What do you do when someone on your staff is experiencing a #MeToo moment? It’s not just their problem. You, too, have decisions to make. Every action you take has a reaction.…
Out of Your Hands?
Things are usually not out of your control. At least until the jury (literal or figurative) is ready to render its verdict. Until that point, you have a chance to affect the…
Where the Buck Stops
The short answer: At the top. As it should. Sometimes it just takes longer. Pointing fingers at underlings are increasingly passé. Such tactics ring hollow. The public demands that those ultimately responsible…
According to a suit…
You ever notice that some news stories about lawsuits seem awfully skewed towards one side? Think about the news coverage of the multiple sexual harassment claims against the likes of Harvey Weinstein,…
Being Heard
News coverage unfavorable? Can’t tell your story because the media no longer cares? File suit. That’s an effective way of getting the attention not only of the other side — but also…
Dissipation of Wealth & Reputation
Reputation threat? You have a choice: Fix it now, or it becomes a reality later. Do you have a reputation to protect? Or do you have a reputation? Very different concepts.…
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…
Half-Empty, Half-Full, No Compromise
Sad commentary on media & politics: Creeping partisanship. More paralysis. It’s interesting to watch how the media report the same story. Same facts. Different conclusions and emphasis. Disregard editorials and op-eds. They’re…