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
The Pittsburgh Business Times reported today that Martin Public Relations is changing its name to Atlas Marketing. The firm is a Pennsylvania based boutique agency, whose clients include Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Habitat for Humanity, Jennison Manufacturing Group and the Pittsburgh Technology Council. The agency’s CEO, Chris Martin noted that, “We
Today comes the news that the President of the NYPD’s Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), Pat Lynch sued Shea Communications today, claiming that the New York PR firm stole a union mailing list. New York Public Relations Firm – Shea Communications sued today by the New York Police Department Police Union
Ever since the documentary Blackfish was released to the masses, SeaWorld has been faced with a major international Public Relations crisis. Despite an aggressive PR campaign of their own, recent attendance numbers illustrate this problem is far from over. The company experienced yet another decline in attendance in the most
Everything PR has learned that J. Austin & Associates has been hired as the public relations firm for Dr. Walter Palmer, who shot Cecil the lion to death in a story which is capturing news headlines worldwide. Media reports indicate that Palmer paid $55,000 for the right to hunt in
The Greater New York Taxi Association (GNYTA), an organization of yellow medallion owners, representing 1800 medallions in New York City and the vast majority of hybrid restricted medallion taxicabs today challenged technology app company UBER to a debate. G.N.Y.T.A. is a progressive owners group which has advanced wheelchair accessible vehicles,
