Progressive offers 101 about how not to respond in a crisis
Progressive Insurance over the past two weeks has offered a step-by-step guide on how not … Read More >
PR lessons from plagiarism scandals
Journalist blogs and discussion boards lit up this week with yet another revelation that one … Read More >
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?
Mom bloggers assert their influence on politics
Comment about Ann Romney “not working a day in her life” draws a sharp online response from mom bloggers, reinforcing the power of this group in the upcoming national election.
Coal giant falls victim to spoof PR campaign
Did you hear coal giant Peabody Energy is giving away kid-friendly asthma inhalers? Or that … Read More >
The 5 most widely circulated newspapers in America
Blame it on new math, but hold off on writing the obituary for newspapers for … Read More >
