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
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Tip Sheet: Lies, Smears & Dirty Tricks: An Ugly (But True) PR Story
April 10th, 2006 by PRNEWSBy 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 PRNEWSIt 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 PRNEWSMany 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 PRNEWSIn 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 PRNEWSIn 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 PRNEWSWhen 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 PRNEWS(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 PRNEWSThe 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 PRNEWSCompany: 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