2021 Year in Review: Gillott Communications
The world could use some happy news, so we’re skipping the typical Year in Review: Crisis PR’s Greatest Hits and
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
What Marie Kondo Can Teach Us About Crisis Plans
Let’s be honest: Everything related to a traditional crisis is more likely to cause heartburn than joy. When most people
Sleepless Nights & Cold Sweats
What keeps you awake at night? Or causes cold sweats when you do fall asleep? For business owners, the causes
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,
Out of Your Hands?
Things are usually not out of your control. At least until the jury (literal or figurative) is ready to render
Dear Santa, I Can Explain
’Tis the season for reflecting on what you’ve accomplished over the year — good as well as bad. While many
Selective Truth-Telling
An employee of a company that caters to leisure-time activities was accused of inappropriate behavior toward females. A journalist asked
Maybe Nobody Will Notice…
File that idea under wishful thinking. It rarely works, and it’s always a bad idea. The reason: Even if the
Can You Stop a Story from Getting Published?
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. The best advice is: Don’t count on it. If a story never sees the light of