Crisis PR

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 threats

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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Economy sinkhole

For Nations or Firms, Economic Sinkholes Need Not Be The End

When fundamental flaws in business practice or economic philosophy swells into a major crisis, most media attention is focused on finding out how and why things went wrong, and considering who to punish. The last major economic disaster in 2008 had many causes, but the consensus is now that banks

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Shkreli’s attorney admits he has a major PR crisis

One of the most hated men in America today didn’t score himself any more points during his high-profile appearance in Washington, DC. Martin Shkreli has been hard at work losing friends and distancing people by constantly tweeting attacks against anyone who falls into his crosshairs. What some have called bravado in the

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Water Shortage

Water PR Crisis: Can Flint Officials Recover?

The federal government finally declared a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan. When more than 100,000 can’t drink their water, that qualifies as an emergency, but it should have never taken the Obama administration getting involved. For months, local officials denied there was any problem. Countless children in Flint were

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Travel and Tourism

Crisis Insurance: When is it Needed for Your Business?

In a recent article, a new product “Crisis Tether” was announced – available for tourism-based companies, including those with 500 or fewer employees. For years, travelers have been able to purchase insurance policies to reimburse or pay for services if individuals hit a problem – big or small – in

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Global Crisis

Preparing Business to Survive Global Crisis

Finance experts continue to watch anxiously while China engages in a tug-of-war with itself, amidst a decreasing Yuan and stock market crashes. After decades of rapid growth, the expansion of the Chinese economy finally slowed. To fix the problem, China must reduce its hold on the economy while gripping just

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