HUD is once again in the news for misusing funds and breaking federal law in the process. This time using $3.9 million to market individuals and employees in the agency. Under the Federal Acquisition Regulations, federal agencies and divisions are not allowed to market individuals, individual agendas or even the
Financial Pro Doug Hesney joins Makovsky Makovsky, an integrated communications firm founded in 1979 by Ken Makovsky (the current CEO and president), just hired Doug Hesney away from Dukas Linden PR as an Exec VP to lead their financial and professional services division. At Dukas, Hesney was also an Exec
Maybe Rio Would have benefited by a better PR firm and fired the one they currently use.
Let’s face it, collegiate and pro athletic stars have given too many examples of ways they can crash and burn outside of the playing field. Whether it is one who chose to punch his fiancée, get a picture taken using illegal drugs, sexting, or sporting a handgun – such choices
It wasn’t that long ago that Blackberry (BB) was the top of everyone’s want list – then iPhones and other smartphone makers seemed to take the market out from under BB until the company almost melted into oblivion. But BB had other plans and over the last several years, they’ve
The Phoenix City Police recently took a proactive approach with the intent of mending and improving relations with the public. Over time, a great disconnect has developed between members of the public and police force in Phoenix. Of course, everyone knows about similar disconnects making their way into the news
After yet another very public attack in France, Western governments are scrambling to convince their citizens they are safe, and everything is under control. Even as combined military forces continue to barrage ISIS in Syria and Iraq, civilians at home have been terrorized by a string of very public mass
After a contentious and lengthy fight with the FTC, the direct sales supplement company Herbalife is back in a big way. Last week the company scored a big win with a $200 million settlement with the FTC, the long awaited end to a terrorizing two-year inquest by the Federal Trade
In 2015, the Flint water crisis created serious health concerns in Michigan, while also creating a huge public relations scandal for Governor Rick Snyder. The public chastised Snyder for taking too long to act, while also accusing the governor of knowing all along the water supply was contaminated.
Mistakes do happen they can be small or major. When they happen it is best to be upfront about them. Companies can create a good PR experience, by handling in the right way. When it is a minor mistake it can be resolved by sending out an apology through an
