First, let’s just say that the NFL must be making some good decisions because they are a $10 billion per year enterprise. And considering just how many entertainment choices there are at any given moment, the NFL often commands more than 80% of all the television viewing in America during
Is United Kingdom based hedge fund, Man Group’s China Chair, Li Yigei helping in Police Investigation? Li Yifei, the Chair of China’s branch of Man Group is believed to have been taken into protected custody to assist the Chinese officials in their investigation about stock market volatility over the last
In early 2014, PR Week reported former staffers at Strawberry Frog Amsterdam’s office sued the agency’s parent, APCO Worldwide. The suit claimed APCO guaranteed payments for at least three years – yet closed the office well before the three years had passed. The suit was dismissed as the defunct
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the superstars of professional wrestling. First, perennial icon Hulk Hogan is caught using racist language during a secret tryst with his former best friend’s wife. His likeness and story were immediately stripped from the WWE and its promotional elements. His career in
There is a food fight going on. And PR firm Ketchum is right in the middle of it. With the world in an uproar over GMO (genetically modified organism) foods vs. organic foods, some big money is being thrown around. And with big money being made in business can PR
The sad news is that the four situations listed below – could have been handled better from the very beginning. They had people who could do that for them. And some probably did have crisis management advisors. These are expensive lessons to learn for those experiencing the problems. BP oil
The Florida Bar Association recently hired a PR firm for nearly $100,000 to forward the concept of allowing non-Floridian lawyers to practice in Florida without taking the State Bar exam. While lawyers are best in the court of law, its natural that a PR firm was hired to argue in
Public Relations professionals recently have been adapting to changes from new technology. For example, PR people specializing in publicity must factor in consumer confidence in brands as they compete with others gaining attention independently through social media efforts. That is why Online Reputation Management, also known as ORM, is becoming
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has issued an RFP and is seeking a top notch PR firm with crisis communications experience. Total fees shall not exceed $450,000 per year. Further clarification may be made by sending an email to RFP-Q@paturnpike.com with RFP#15-10430-7121 Public Relations/Media Relations and Crisis Communications Services in the
Police aggression is accountable again in the city of Seneca, South Carolina where an unarmed 19-year-old male was shot and killed. Citizens and family are mourning their great loss. An ongoing debate started again about police aggression and where it should end. Police reports show that Zachary Hammond, the driver
