Crisis PR

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PR Scandal Caused by ‘Panama Papers’

  Hackers obtained and leaked 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca, a law firm based in Panama. The leaked documents stirred up controversy for those mentioned in the files, as well as the companies and public figures they are associated with. The scandal also shed a negative light on the

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Pure Michigan Campaign

Pure Michigan Campaign Losing Ground since Flint Water Crisis

Long before the Pure Michigan campaign began ten years ago, the state was known for its water. And the Pure Michigan campaign builds on that with breathtaking pictures associating the campaign with water, just as it’s always been. There are the Great Lakes with shorelines dusting the Northern part of

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Flint Water Crisis vs Detroit

Sebring Learns from Flint’s Mistakes

People from around the world looked on as Flint and its government officials bumbled over a catastrophic health issue. The Flint water crisis would become so serious it caused Governor Snyder to declare a state of emergency, and to turn to the federal government for help. Thankfully, Obama reacted swiftly

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Nascar Safety

Safety Still a Touchy Topic in NASCAR

Fifteen years ago this month the world of NASCAR was rocked to its core by the death of racing legend Dale “The Intimidator” Earnhardt.  Since that time, the sport’s governing body has taken some steps to improve driver safety. But some NASCAR pilots are saying the measures to date are

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Boston PR

Boston PR news, Wikipedia Money And Other PR Updates

Here are a few current PR news stories you might find interesting: Boston looking to help BRA’s “difficult legacy” with strategist The city’s powerful development and planning group, Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) have been facing negative results from two audits criticizing the BRA’s lack of organizational controls for health and

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Maria Sharapova Drug scandal

Will Sharapova’s Ban Hurt Tennis More Than Her?

There’s no doubt, Maria Sharapova’s golden child image has taken a blow in recent weeks. When the story of doping allegations hit the news, the tennis star, most well-known for her poise in endorsements rather than her poise on the court, had a serious PR crisis on her hands. When

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Past comes back to haunt you

The Past Can Come Back to Bite You

Sometimes the past can come back to haunt you, and PR really doesn’t have a statute of limitations. Take the following example as a cautionary tale of how your poor decisions years prior can impact your ability to lead in the present. A recently elected Pennsylvania city councilman just got

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Erin Andrews Key Hole: Comparative Censorship

Erin Andrews’ privacy was invaded by a peeping Tom who filmed her through the keyhole of her hotel room. The most viral trend on Google at this moment is the search for that video, now removed for her protection. My question is, who was protecting Neda Soltani when the world

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