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Purdue Pharma allegedly was involved in a 2017 covert misinformation campaign proposed by Washington's The Herald Group to attack attorneys generals who either filed or planned to file suits against opioid manufacturers. (1 reader comment)
Joy Behar came under fire after an old photo resurfaced allegedly showing the television host dressing up as a “beautiful African woman” for a Halloween party. (7 reader comments)
Tips to keep your clients or company off the PR blunders list for 2019. (2 reader comments)
In a crisis, plans are nice but often not in place. What then?
Here’s hoping that one of your resolutions this year will be to update your crisis communications plan.
Why an unexpected departure from the C-suite need not devolve into a crisis. (2 reader comments)
An unlikely crisis arose during the Sugar Bowl, when the University of Texas’ mascot, Bevo the steer, broke free and charged, a scene that went viral on social media and gained extensive media coverage.
Evolving crisis preparedness is the only practical solution when faced with the prospect of a more dangerous world. (1 reader comment)
Restoring a damaged reputation may be more difficult than ever—but it's possible. Following these rules can make recovering from a crisis a doable option. (2 reader comments)
Steps brands can take to fight back against bad actors who sabotage reputations online. (2 reader comments)
RunSwitch, a Louisville PR firm with close ties to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is providing media support for Nick Sandmann, the Covington Catholic High School student who was in the middle of the social media firestorm triggered by his standoff with a Native American protestor in front of the Lincoln Memorial. (6 reader comments)
Allegations of sexual misconduct against a prominent theoretical physicist and University professor have produced two competing narratives with plenty of opinion and very little in the way of evidence. (1 reader comment)
The digital world has changed the ways a crisis can originate, how quickly the damage can occur and spread and how long it can last. (1 reader comment)
Hospitals remain among the institutions most vulnerable to a PR crisis. For this reason, it’s paramount to ensure they’ve anticipated and prepared an action plan before crisis strikes.
The birth of the #MeToo movement has ensured that press coverage of sexual harassment claims can affect any business, no matter the industry.
An accelerated digital news cycle, often short on facts, requires a responsive and attentive crisis management approach that’s capable of monitoring and engaging across media channels in seconds as opposed to days or even hours. (2 reader comments)
Google is again in the news regarding sexual harassment claims, this time after shareholders filed a lawsuit alleging that parent company Alphabet Inc. covered up sexual harassment allegations made against former executives. (1 reader comment)
People look for leadership in times of crisis. CEOs play a vital role when a crisis hits, and can leave their mark when managing an issue by making the call that considers both their key stakeholders and their values. (1 reader comment)
For communications professionals, 2018 will be forever remembered as the watershed year that societal and political issues became permanent points on every brand’s radar screen.
SKDKnickerbocker is working with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as the nation’s top research and treatment facility seeks to restore luster to a reputation tarnished by cozy ties between some of its top staff and industry, and a revolt by rank and file doctors. (2 reader comments)
The public uproar surrounding a high school wrestler who was forced to cut his hair offers a teachable moment to organizations that remain silent while conducting internal investigations. (2 reader comments)
Vatican spokesperson Greg Burke today announced his resignation effective Jan. 1, as Pope Francis revamps his communications shop ahead of global meeting of bishops to deal with burgeoning sex abuse scandals. (3 reader comments)
Fox News host Tucker Carlson was hit with an advertiser boycott after comments he made recently about immigration on his popular “Tucker Carlson Tonight” program. (3 reader comments)
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