No one would ever accuse Captain Kirk of being professorial and aloof—or of being a media trainer. But it could be a profitable second career for him in the next sequel.
Crisis Management
In Containing Damage, If You Can’t Be Substantive Don’t Say Anything At All
May 13th, 2013 by Katie PaineAny good PR person could tell you that it is relationships and actions—not ads or new messages—that will ultimately shape people’s opinions of your company.
PR Expert Weighs in on McDonald’s Charles Ramsey Tweet
May 9th, 2013 by Lucia DavisTo tweet or not to tweet? Here’s advice for brands unintentionally associated with an awful event.
For American Airlines’ Social Media Analyst, Crisis Management & Social Strategy Should Be a Work in Progress
May 8th, 2013 by Lucia DavisAmy O’Brien knows all too well about crisis management: In early April 2013, a computer system failure grounded more than 700 of the airline’s flights.
4 Ways to Manage a Celebrity Tantrum on Twitter
May 6th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinRainn Wilson got even with USAirways on Twitter when his connecting flight departed earlier than scheduled.
Mountain Dew Commercial, Created by Tyler, the Creator, Falls Flat
May 2nd, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzThe soda brand gets hammered for promoting racial stereotypes and glorifying violence against women. Was the brand’s PR team out of the loop?
Measurement is Sexy. Really.
May 1st, 2013 by Diane SchwartzThere you are, reporting to your CEO on the outcome of a recent PR campaign you spearheaded. Your excitement is contagious as the CEO wants to know more about the positive tone, product awareness and… Continued
Damaged George W. Bush Brand Makes a Comeback
April 25th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinDamaged brands can learn a thing or two from the reversal in George W. Bush’s approval ratings.
A Different Take on the Crisis PR Checklist
April 23rd, 2013 by Arthur SolomonPR agency veteran Arthur Solomon explains why he is an outlier when it comes to certain tenets of crisis public relations.
4 Ways to Rehabilitate a Sullied Image
April 10th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergWhat should former Congressman Anthony Weiner do for his political comeback, now that he has done The New York Times Magazine?