Managing PR Spending Crisis in Government Agencies
Using a PR firm when in the middle of a crisis is not uncommon, but when it comes to spending public funds, it needs to be handled in a way that allows the public...
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SeaWorld Fighting Back
Ever since the CNN documentary “BlackFish” was broadcast, the SeaWorld theme parks across the country have faced a growing wave of backlash, criticism, and falling numbers at the turnstiles. It’s worse in Florida than in...
Paterno name faces different reactions at Penn State
The name Joe Paterno has stirred emotions at Penn State for generations. Until a few years ago all those emotions were good – pride, strength, old school football. Then came a series of horrific...
Mylan’s CEO – Is She Just Another Greedy Bresch?
Over the last four years or so, the price of Mylan’s Epipen has skyrocketed by 461 percent — the retail price is now $600 and wholesale is $300 — which most feel is outrageous...
Target Tries Another Angle to Get Back in Favor
It’s a smart move to invest in your customers’ well-being. And that’s what Target is doing by providing grants in 13 states so doctors can write prescriptions for their patients to use to get...
Crisis PR: Ed Henry Returns to Fox after Affair
There was a time not that long ago when an extra-marital affair would mean the end of a public media career. These days, time seems to heal all brands. Just weeks after ousting CEO...
Samsung recall puts brand on verge of PR crisis
Boom goes the battery. That’s the issue facing Samsung as they recall their popular Note 7 flagship mobile device. Reports vary, but customers are saying everything from the battery catches fire for no apparent...
Delta Airline Apologies Not Accepted
Delta Airlines jets are taking off again after computer outages left customers stranded. However, after Delta apologized to the public, apologies were not accepted due to their untruthful reason given to explain their computers...
In the News with Shift Comm, Finn and Lane, Edelman, and Sard Verbinnen
Retail giant Simon signs Shift Communications for two years As of July, Shift Communications’ San Francisco office will be representing Simon’s west coast premium outlet properties, including those in California, Nevada, Hawaii, Washington, and...
Access Health Issues RFP For Crisis and Corporate PR Support
Access Health – AHCT – The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange is seeking a Public Relations Agency with experience in crisis communications. The specific assignment is to support the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange D/B/A Access...
