Did she or didn’t she? That is, did Alec Baldwin’s wife tweet about “amazing recipes,” wedding anniversary presents and her appearance on the “Rachael Ray Show” at James Gandolfini’s funeral service?
Crisis Management
When Will The NFL Decide That Enough Is Enough?
June 27th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonNew England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested yesterday for murder and five other counts of gun-related crimes. In addition to Hernandez, Cleveland Browns’ Ausar Walcott was also arrested yesterday for attempted murder.
Video Pick: Paula Deen’s Today Show Non-Apology
June 27th, 2013 by Lucia DavisIt’s been a little more than a week since we learned about Paula Deen’s damning deposition, in which the food queen uttered the ‘N’ word. But in that time Deen’s “sweet grandmother” image has suffered irreparable damage
Swing and a Miss; A-Rod’s Tweet Angers the Yankees
June 26th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzCall it another strike in Alex Rodriguez’ clumsy efforts to cleanse his reputation. It’s also a cautionary tale about the proper use of Twitter when you’re a salaried employee.
3 Twitter Takeaways from the Hunt for #redpanda
June 26th, 2013 by Lucia DavisOn Monday, the National Zoo alerted its more than 45,000 Twitter followers that Rusty the red panda was missing. What ensued was a social media search party that eventually led to his safe return.
Carnival CEO Steps Down After Disastrous Year
June 25th, 2013 by Lucia DavisCarnival Corp. announced today that CEO Mickey Arison will be stepping down. It’s been a tough year for the company—though passengers on February’s Carnival #cruisefromhell might argue they’ve suffered worse.
Firing of Zimmer Doesn’t Exactly Suit a Social Media Age
June 25th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzIn abruptly firing Men’s Wearhouse founder and executive chairman George Zimmer, the men’s clothing company has sent a few messages to the marketplace, none of which are likely to help the brand’s reputation or its PR efforts.
Serena Williams Serves Up 2 Lessons for PR Pros
June 20th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonSerena Williams has a history of speaking her mind and shooting straight from the hip. However, she may have crossed the line in a recent Rolling Stone interview.
Bold Strategies Gain Audience Share In Hypercompetitive Marketplace
June 17th, 2013 by Mary BuhayAs the economy slowly wends its way toward recovery, many companies are opting to focus on managing risks rather than challenging existing boundaries in their respective businesses. However, there are bold marketers defiantly raising their profiles to seize audience share despite the stagnant economy.
Are You a PR Pro From Krypton?
June 14th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinIf you’re an immigrant from Krypton living in the U.S.—or in any spot on Earth—then flying without the benefit of a wingspan or jet propulsion and hearing the flutter of a butterfly in Ensenada while… Continued