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
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
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder started his second term in office on a great note. He helped put an end to the biggest municipal bankruptcy in American history. He then cut expenditure in the state by switching to a cheaper water source from the Flint River, which promised exponential savings. Events
Today’s New York Post revealed that a New York PR Agency appears to be run by a scammer. As the paper revealed “Corey von Furstenberg” claimed to be CEO and Creative Director of Von Fürstenberg Creative Group, a communications and crisis management firm headquartered in New York City.” The agency
Over the years, both VW and Chipotle built ‘green’ images based on a strong interest in the environment and the health of the people living in it. As a restaurant chain, this task proved easier for Chipotle. The company prides itself on making great food from organic ingredients and did
For the past ten years, Puerto Rico has struggled to climb out of a deep depression. So now Congress wants to create a safe route out for this American territory. Many investors in Puerto Rico are fighting the bill offering protection from creditors, bringing in lobbyists, and PR firms including
These days it seems like just being honest is enough to stir up a verifiable 5-alarm firestorm. Anything said off the top of the head gets tossed into the constant loop of the Internet, where even the most benign – and honest – commentary becomes food for the keyboard mafia.
Gun control is on everybody’s mind right now. This hot-button issue recently captured the attention of the United States, driving a wedge between communities from coast to coast. Political pundits, law enforcement officers and activists all push strong opinions on the way firearms should be regulated, and all sides vie
The climate in the automotive industry is anything but clear, and it seems some of the leading industry CEOs are trying to do something about it. Before the historic climate change agreement by world leaders in Paris last month, leaders from the auto industry in Europe, Asia and the U.S.,
No matter how hard you try, chances are that you will encounter a public relations nightmare sooner or later in your business. It’s inevitable. It can be small or major, but it will always have an effect. Recovering from a PR disaster is the most important step. What can you
