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It’s impossible to keep up with all consumer boycotts in this environment. Who are you “supposed” to stop doing business with because of their politics? Who can even remember? But for the past two years especially, since Bud Light drew the ire of the right for paying a transgender influencer to endorse its product, calls … Continued
In the PR business, we’re used to dealing with fear. Clients have always been afraid of saying the wrong thing. Or of being misquoted. Or being taken out of context. Or even criticized by competitors or the public. Managing those reptuatational fears is part of the job. In recent months, though, there’s a growing fear … Continued
One of the biggest challenges in the crisis PR business the past few months has been trying to help clients in situations where, not many weeks ago, if we had brought up preparing for the worst, the conventional wisdom would have been a loud and clear “Come on. That’s never going to happen.” If we … Continued
Ask any successful business owner the secret of their success and they should answer: their employees. Clients and customers are vital, of course, and a bottom line in the black is integral to long-term vitality and viability. But employees really make it all possible. All of that is important to consider, particularly in today’s climate. … Continued
For the past 18 years, we have tried to use this space to give you a look at what really happens inside our business and give you a glimpse at a profession that, ironically, has done an awful job of communicating what it actually does. While we are proud of how we have given you … Continued
This isn’t about pointing to a boogeyman. We’re not in that business. This is about sound communications counsel that you can just as easily ignore as you can heed. Here it is simply: If you’re in a leadership position and your area of professional responsibility is mentioned in Project 2025, it’s time to prepare for … Continued