Anthem protest spills outside of pro sports
During the NFL preseason, when 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick chose to kneel during the National Anthem, he touched off a protest movement as well as a firestorm of criticism from NFL fans.
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Hillsborough Disaster Inquest shows where it all went wrong
More than 27 years after that horrible incident on April 15, 1989, when 96 soccer fans were crushed to death, the truth finally finds the light of day. From the beginning, police officers reported...
PR in Sports: Iowa Coach Thanks PR for Transformation
Public relations continue to play instrumental roles in the success of brands and public figures across a wide range of industries. Great PR campaigns keep people like Kim Kardashian in the media, launch a...
Sports PR: The Rise of Women and the Struggles they Face
The feminist movement recently received a lot of criticism for veering off its traditional path. Many people – even other women – believe feminism and women’s rights should focus on more traditional and universal...
Cam Newton still trying to answer for post-Super Bowl presser
He came. He saw … and he lost. Then he just didn’t want to talk about it. Now, months after the Super Bowl, Cam Newton is still paying PR consequences for his less than...
Tiegs Slams SI for Glamorizing Big Women
Even before they released the latest issue of the celebrated Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the world was abuzz about SI’s decision to change up the focus of its models this time around. For years...
NFL Uses Atlanta’s Super Bowl Bid to Fight Anti-Gay Bill
The NFL is better known for counting its dollars and cents than throwing its weight behind humane issues. Over the past few years it showed what many called an inadequate response to issues like...
Will Sharapova’s Ban Hurt Tennis More Than Her?
There’s no doubt, Maria Sharapova’s golden child image has taken a blow in recent weeks. When the story of doping allegations hit the news, the tennis star, most well-known for her poise in endorsements...
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 invaded her last moments?
Athletic Companies and Their PR Campaigns
Athletics marketing is as competitive as the consumers using the products. As a result, companies need to find new ways to rebrand and reinvent themselves to consumers. Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour are three...
