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A trio of Republican Congressman worry that California's award of a $35M "Vote Safe" contract to SKD Knickerbocker, which boasts of being part of "Team Biden," represents a conflict of interest.
Michael Caputo is taking a leave of absence from his top spokesperson job at the Dept. of Health and Human Services. (1 reader comment)
Embattled Dept. of Health and Human Services communications chief Michael Caputo apologized today during an emergency staff meeting for recent off-the-wall statements.
Food and Drug Administration commissioner Stephen Hahn today fired chief spokesperson Emily Miller in the aftermath of the botched messaging about a blood plasma treatment for COVID-19. Move follows decision of Dept. of Health and Human Services to end contract with Wayne Pines, head of APCO Worldwide's healthcare practice. (3 reader comments)
Federal prosecutors today announced the indictment of former Trump campaign manager and PR strategist Steve Bannon on fraud charges connected to fundraising for the president's border wall. (5 reader comments)
Weber Shandwick is handling crisis messaging for the US Postal Service, a client since 2009, as it counters attacks from president Trump and concerns over its ability to handle mail-in ballots.
The BBC is apologizing after an uncensored racial slur went out over the air during a news segment. (1 reader comment)
McDonald’s has sued former CEO Steve Easterbrook, claiming he “concealed evidence and lied” about his alleged sexual relationships with three employees before it fired him last year for “engaging in an inappropriate relationship” with another staffer. (6 reader comments)
Dani Lever, communications director for New York governor Andrew Cuomo, is moving to Facebook's strategic communications response team.
Edelman advises Kodak as Senator Elizabeth Warren asks the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate potential insider trading by executive chairman Jim Continenza and board member Phillipe Katz. (1 reader comment)
Hill+Knowlton Strategies is working with the World Health Organization to make certain its science and public health messaging is credible in order to ensure there is trust in the Switzerland-based group's advice and that its guidance is followed. (1 reader comment)
The Washington Redskins announced today that the NFL team would change its name and logo—both long criticized as racist by Native Americans—after an 87-year run. (2 reader comments)
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing told colleagues today that taking on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a client was "a critical mistake that never should have happened." (2 reader comments)
Former eBay chief communications officer Steve Wymer is said to be one of six former employees of the company mentioned in a federal indictment surrounding the cyberstalking of a couple who published negative stories about eBay in their e-commerce newsletter, according to a Blooomberg report.
Ecuador, one of the countries in Latin America hardest hit by COVID-19, has hired Balsera Communications (Coral Gables, FL) to counter the perception that it is besieged by the virus and lacks a cohesive response. (1 reader comment)
WPP today announced a $30M three-year program to combat racism and to invest in Black and minority ethnic talent.
The COVID-19 pandemic has reaffirmed some communications fundamentals. Namely, that you should be prepared for whatever situation might arise, and you need to understand an audience’s perceptions if you want your messages to reach and resonate with them. (2 reader comments)
Zoom Video Communications, which soared in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, disabled the accounts of Chinese dissidents in the US after they used the videoconferencing service to commemorate the 1989 student massacre at Tiananmen Square.
Professionals in our field speak often about “crisis management,” but if communicating in the era of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the need to consider a new approach.
Past crises have shown there are often tremendous opportunities to serve clients in new ways, and we’re already seeing this play out amid the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees drew backlash for comments he made in response to protests during the national anthem, which he likened to “disrespecting the flag.” (2 reader comments)
Maintaining your client’s brand promise in a post-COVID-19 era by appealing to empathy, intellect and a shared sense of purpose.
Ways in which our communications strategies will evolve in the coming months as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
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