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…
Tag: Roger Gillott
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…
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…
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 adults are pondering potential new year’s resolutions, kids are writing letters to…
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 public is tolerant of the initial problem, it is furious if someone…
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 day, you can breathe easily. Even if it is published, you have…