As the world changes, we adapt. If we fail, clients pay the price. Long ago in a classroom far away, an instructor gave an assignment to a group of fresh-eyed journalism students:…
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No Mercy (from the Media)
The best solution is when everybody goes home happy. “Give us a break.” Even the first time I heard it, I couldn’t believe it. I was still a journalist — the head…
Fashion & Style
Fashion is seasonal. Style is forever. The same is true for high-stakes Crisis PR. There’s a saying in the high-end rag trade: “Fashion is seasonal. Style is forever.” The same applies…
Not Rocket Science…Nor for Faint of Heart
No time for hesitation. No tolerance for error. Crisis & Reputation Management is a high-stakes niche — and those who do it well are a special breed. Think of it as the…
Too Much Ado
Should I fix this? Standard Reputation Management advice: Do what you must to mend fences, lessen the fallout, and make the story go away sooner. Gimme a break! The flap about…
I Am Fully Capable of Handling This Myself…Right?
Do it yourself? DIY is popular for home-improvement projects. After all, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Orchard Supply Hardware built empires out of it. “I read an online article once. So, I’m an…