The Oxymoron of "Legal Ethics"
Mon., Apr. 15, 2019
By Fraser Seitel
The Jussie Smollet case highlights the differences in counsel provided by public relations advisors and lawyers.
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The Jussie Smollet case highlights the differences in counsel provided by public relations advisors and lawyers.
Apple is facing PR blowback after recent reports surfaced of the tech giant being stingy with artists.
Ruder Finn has picked up the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote its “Startup Express 2019” and “Entrepreneur Day” initiatives.
New Jersey's Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has issued an RFP for marketing and website services to promote a positive image of Atlantic City and increase hotel/resort occupancy rates.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking proposals from multiple agencies specializing in a suite of creative content development services.
The State Dept. has merged its domestic PA bureau with the overseas propaganda arm to form a new global public affairs shop of about 300 staffers.
The old crisis management protocols of controlling the narrative while communicating the brand story doesn’t work in a digital age where every action is misconstrued as a misstep and anything you say can and will be used against you.
Brunswick Group has appointed Kate Holgate, formerly office head in Singapore, to lead its Hong Kong office... Will Carnwath will succeed her as office head in Singapore... Hilton has named Armin Molavi, who was at Havas Media Group, VP of global media strategy and execution... IMF Fashion names Alexander Wang alum Ian Edwards senior director of communications.
"Relevant" and "resilient" Facebook tops W2O's survey of how companies engage and interact with consumers.
A recent Pew Research study underscores why local news still matters.
MMGY Global has acquired Digital Spring, a London-based content, media and creative solutions agency for travel and tourism brands.
Commentary
These are glorious days for US corporate crisis managers due to the “bad smell hanging over a number of powerful companies,” according to The Economist of April 6.
Ron Burkle, billionaire, Democratic donor and dear friend of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is said to be a candidate to buy the National Enquirer.
Cambodia has given a $500K one-year contract to PacRim Bridges, which is fronted by two Washington state politicos, to improve its relations with the US.
Hawaii Tourism Authority names Honolulu TV anchor Marisa Yamane as communications/PR director... National Club Assn. recruits Northfield Strategies' Joe Trauger as VP-government relations... Clyde Group hires Porter Novelli's Anthony LaFauce and British Embassy's Kate Greer... APCO Worldwide adds trio in London.
Rubenstein PR is hired by Alvarez-Diaz & Villalon, a Puerto Rican architecture & design firm... FWV Fetching scoops up Vets Pets... Carolyn Izzo lands Barton & Guestier Wines, Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences and Racho San Lucas Real Estate... RMD Advertising munches on THINSTERS, ParmCrisps.
Auburn, New York, is seeking a firm that can develop and execute a marketing plan and brand identity campaign to support the city’s new tourism promotion center, the Equal Rights Heritage Center.
Oscar Suris, the former PR chief at Wells Fargo who exited amid its fake accounts scandal, has joined Zeno Group as executive VP for corporate and crisis strategy.
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