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The PR Sherpa: Crisis Communications, Government Agency-Style

April 10th, 2006 by

Question: Many government agencies have a reputation (whether deserved or not) of facing crisis communications with stonewalling or deliberate misinformation. What advice can you give to information officers in public agencies in regard to handling… Continued

Tip Sheet: Lies, Smears & Dirty Tricks: An Ugly (But True) PR Story

April 10th, 2006 by

By Steve Ellwanger By now, everyone is aware of lobbyist Jack Abramoff and public relations man Michael Scanlon, who have pleaded guilty to various illegal deeds involving their nefarious representation of American Indian tribes. Here… Continued

PR Pulse: Barbara Bush Gift Stirs PR Backlash

April 10th, 2006 by

It is not uncommon for proud parents to call attention to their children’s endeavors, but few parents would wish to endure the PR brouhaha recently stirred up by Barbara Bush. According to the Houston Chronicle,… Continued

Seriously, Folks: It’s Mike Strecker, The PR Comic!

April 10th, 2006 by

Many PR professionals are naturally funny, but few would dare to channel their sense of comedy into a performing venue. And fewer would dare to journey where Mike Strecker has traveled: The stand-up comedy circuit.… Continued

PRN Special Report: Funny Ha-Ha or Funny Uh-Oh? Does Comedy Belong in PR?

April 10th, 2006 by

In 1997, John Stewart Socha was president of Audio Computer Information, a company that produced tutorial tapes for newcomers to the high-tech world. At that time, Socha decided to branch out his business focus into… Continued

Correction

April 3rd, 2006 by

In the March 20 edition, an incorrect e-mail contact was given for Andy Keown of Hilton Hotels Corp. The correct e-mail contact for him is andrew_keown@hilton.com.

PR Personality Profile: Spreading PR To Entrepreneurs

April 3rd, 2006 by

When Aldina Tracey takes the podium this Wednesday in New York to host the seminar “How to Generate Free Publicity to Get Your Business Noticed,” she will be prepared to answer the main question that… Continued

Phil & Courtney Talking PR: Blowing PR Smoke Rings

April 3rd, 2006 by

(This week, PR News editors Phil Hall and Courtney Barnes hold an ashtray to the anti-smoking PR campaigns and Big Tobacco’s stealthy marketing efforts.) COURTNEY: It looks like PR is in the news again, this… Continued

PR Scorecard: Good PR / Bad PR: Financial Services Messaging

April 3rd, 2006 by

The level of competition within the financial services industry has never been stronger, with a variety of institutions elbowing each other for a greater slice of market share. Too often, though, it is uncertain whether… Continued

Case Study: Win a Lunch Date with…Theo Epstein?

April 3rd, 2006 by

Company: Home for Little Wanderers Timeframe: December 1-19, 2005 Unless you follow baseball, the name of Theo Epstein may not ring the proverbial bell. If you live in Boston, however, his name rings bells of… Continued