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Prevent, Manage, Recover, Repeat: 3 Stages of Crisis Communications

April 27th, 2009 by

What began as a tasteless prank quickly snowballed into a monumental reputational crisis for Domino’s in mid-April. The scene: One pizza-chain employee prepares sandwiches in the most unsanitary manner imaginable (think snot, flatulence…enough said) while… Continued

Three Ways to Conduct a Successful Media Training Session

April 27th, 2009 by

In this 24/7 media world, knowing how to present oneself on camera, radio, in print or a social media platform, has never been more important. In this vein, media training for execs is critical. Following… Continued

Domino’s YouTube Crisis Response: Interview with Tim McIntyre

April 27th, 2009 by

Crisis communications for large global companies like Domino’s still requires a considered response—especially in today’s tweeting, blogging and Facebook-saturated PR environment. After a Web video showing Domino’s employees tainting food products went live on YouTube,… Continued

The Questions Never Matter: Prepare for an Interview as You Would a Presentation

April 21st, 2009 by

When invited or assigned to participate in a press interview, most sources anticipate and prepare for the encounter to unfold in one of three ways: a conversation, a deposition or a Q &A.  All three… Continued

Study Reveals Consumers Going Green Even with Bad Economy

April 21st, 2009 by

Most households are living a "green" lifestyle despite the economy being in the red, according to a survey of more than 7,500 consumers by Memolink.com.  While most respondents rate the environment as "important" or "extremely… Continued

Using PR to Boost SEO

April 20th, 2009 by

Using public relations to boost search engine optimization (SEO) is a well-known discipline, but it’s far from simple. It’s a multi-pronged approach requiring careful analysis and execution. But the upside is the built-in quantification potential… Continued

2-4-6-8 How Do You Communicate?

April 20th, 2009 by

If you want to be a leader, you must be a good communicator.  Or as Winston Churchill once said, “The difference between leadership and mere management is communication.” Two of the most powerful statements you… Continued

Case Study: Road to Recovery: An Integrated Communications Campaign ‘Rebrands’ Addiction as a Treatable Disease

April 20th, 2009 by

Company: A&E Network Agency: Civic Entertainment Group Timeframe: 2008-ongoing Ever since Barack Obama kicked off his presidential campaign around the now-ubiquitous “Change We Can Believe In” platform, change itself has been a central theme in… Continued

Making Your Messages More Memorable for the Media

April 20th, 2009 by

Did your spokesperson’s last big interview opportunity result in an article peppered with company key messages, securing it a coveted spot on your office’s wall of fame?  Or did the messages fall flat during the… Continued

Human Rights Threat Matrix: Corporate Responsibility Through a Legal Lens

April 20th, 2009 by

A company’s reputation and brand image are never more important than in an economic downturn—and never more vulnerable than when an unforeseen event captivates the media. While many companies appropriately tout their corporate responsibility (CR)… Continued