Have you ever tried publicizing a new restaurant in a food-crazy city? In late 2014, Good Stuff Eatery approached Chicago-based PR agency Henson Consulting (HC) to tout the opening of its newest location in Chicago and maximize media opportunities for celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn and his family.
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Philly Mayor Leads the Message After Amtrak Derailment
May 14th, 2015 by Richard BrownellCommunicating crucial details with the public is a primary concern when a tragedy strikes. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has proven a largely effective crisis communicator.
A Recipe for McDonald’s’ Image Problems: You Should Want Fries With That
May 14th, 2015 by Seth Arenstein“Know Thyself” —inscribed on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi *** In 1967, in what seemed like a far less-complicated time, a McDonald’s TV commercial, borrowing the tune from “Down by the… Continued
The Week in PR, May 4 – May 11
May 11th, 2015 by PRNEWSAirbnb sends a strong message and Walmart’s insult to injury.
Did Silos, Groupthink Ignite Bud Light Debacle?
May 11th, 2015 by PRNEWSBud Light apparently was trying to be anything but boring with a new marketing message on some of its beer bottles—and got burned in the process.
Sharp Contrasts in Response to Crises
May 11th, 2015 by Katie PaineThere’s a British proverb that says, “Youth looks forward but age looks back.” That pretty much sums up the way Blue Bell Ice Cream and Twitter handled their respective crises last month.
PR Insider: How Legacy Brands Adapt to a New Age
May 7th, 2015 by Kathleen DelaneyLegacy brands face a unique challenge in maintaining relevancy in the digital age. Here is how one such company met and overcame that challenge.
How Tom Brady Can Stop His Reputation’s Deflation
May 7th, 2015 by Richard BrownellEveryone makes mistakes, sometimes egregious ones, but in time those can be forgiven. What is not forgiven is lying about your role in bad behavior.
A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem
May 7th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinThere are so many sources of news media now and so many ways to get the news, it’s difficult to determine which outlets and journalists have the most influence. Also, social media has leveled the playing field, and traditional media brands don’t matter as much now. So you’ve been led to believe—or want to believe. […]
A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem
May 7th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinThere are so many sources of news media now and so many ways to get the news, it’s difficult to determine which outlets and journalists have the most influence. Also, social media has leveled the… Continued