On Tuesday communicators got a case study on how not to rehabilitate one’s image, compliments of Donald Sterling’s bizarre interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Now, via The Weather Channel, we offer PR pros another key lesson: how not to respond to complaints on Twitter.
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Path to the Corner Office for Women Is a Shared One
May 13th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWalk into any gathering of communications professionals and the first thing you’ll notice is the large percentage of women—many of them brilliant, accomplished and primed for leadership in corporate America. Then consider sobering reality: Women hold 4.8% of Fortune 500 CEO positions and 4.8% of Fortune 1000 CEO positions. Within PR itself, at the agency […]
Path to the Corner Office for Women Is a Shared One
May 13th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWalk into any gathering of communications professionals and the first thing you’ll notice is the large percentage of women—many of them brilliant, accomplished and primed for leadership in corporate America. Then consider sobering reality: Women… Continued
How Not to Apologize Like Donald Sterling
May 13th, 2014 byBy deflecting blame, calling out Magic Johnson and making a spectacle of himself by weeping at times, Sterling did nothing to help rebuild his reputation.
5 Social Media Tips To Avoid Twitter’s Dreaded Mute Button
May 13th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzGetting weary from those folks you follow on Twitter who are constantly reminding you of what they just eat, who they saw and what they’re about to do? Take a deep breath. Twitter on Monday rolled out a muting feature, which keeps you from seeing any Twitter activity from the person you just muted.
3 PR Tips on How to Enhance Your Media Training
May 12th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzIt’s one area of communications that requires a delicate touch: sitting down with C-level executives for some hands-on media training.
NFL Faces Social Media Problems after Michael Sam Draft Pick
May 12th, 2014 byAhead of the draft, it seemed almost inevitable that following his probable selection someone, somewhere would end up in crisis and apology mode for comments made regarding Michael Sam’s sexuality.
Break Down the Silos and Connect the Dots
May 12th, 2014 by Diane Gage LofgrenToday’s communicators need to practice a kind of integrated leadership that allows us to collaborate with others and see the connection points in everyone’s role.
Case Study: ‘Nightclub Series’ Gives Zumba a Brand New Beat
May 12th, 2014 by PRNEWSWith their dance floors and built-in sound systems, nightclubs would seem to be a natural extension for the Zumba brand.
Nurturing Reputation
May 12th, 2014 by PRNEWSCommunicators know that building a solid corporate reputation could take years—and vanish overnight if the company slips up. That’s why it’s so important for PR pros to play long ball.