10 Communication Tips to Consider During a Crisis
It’s never too early to start crisis communication planning for 2019. To help get started, … Read More >
7 guidelines for responding after a tragic event
The shooting spree at a Colorado cinema warrants compassionate and accurate media coverage, but how should your organization respond in the aftermath of a disaster? A hint: remember the victims first.
Who wins when reporters cut and paste press releases?
It happens regularly in newsrooms, especially with dwindling staffs. But is it a good thing for journalism—or public relations? GroundFloor Media’s Gil Rudawsky offers his take, with the advantage of being in both worlds.
CEO For An Hour Prompts PR Crisis
The mega merging of Duke Energy and Progress Energy resulted in the unexpected ‘CEO for a day’ incident. The company has stayed mum—a good move.
The ethical way to crash a press conference
A junior PR exectutive gets caught misrepresenting herself as a reporter at a community meeting. Why it’s not ethical or worth it to lie about who you are or your intentions.
Amid historic wildfires, Twitter becomes go-to news source
Forget local news, I’m getting my Colorado fire updates from Twitter.
Facing new doping allegations, Armstrong fights back—again
Lance Armstrong takes another lap around the court of public opinion. Can he retain his seven titles—and his credibility?
Best Buy’s lax response lets PR crisis drag on for months
A tawdry scandal has cost the company its CEO and, ultimately, its founder/chairman. The fallout could have ended in December.
The No. 1 PR lesson from Yahoo CEO’s résumé gaffe
In journalism, there’s a saying: ‘If your mother says she loves you, check it out.’ Turns out that applies to executives’ résumés, too.
Is the media phone interview dead?
Reporters are ditching phone calls in favor of email exchanges and even Twitter messages. What does this mean for your interactions with journalists?