The series of press conferences after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others at a congressional meet-and-greet over the weekend was a study in proper media relations and crisis communications. Especially well done were the media briefings from…
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Tucson Tragedy Raises PR Issues for Many
This weekend’s tragic shooting in Tucson is a reminder of why being prepared is so important in PR. Just like a fire station tries to prepare for any situation, so too should PR professionals. Consider just some of the issues…
Taking Risks
I keep reading stories about Oprah Winfrey taking a risk because she’s starting her own cable network. In the back of my head I can’t help but say, “Come on!” When you’re worth billions of dollars it doesn’t meet my…
Reputations can change in the blink of an eye
A week ago Mike Haywood had the reputation as a great young football coach with a very bright future. After all, he was the first choice to be the next football coach at the University of Pittsburg – a top…
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011
We at Wellons Communications would like to thank all of the other marketing firms around Florida for taking the holidays off. This week has been one of our best weeks of the year. The holidays are a great time to…
What is a press release worth?
The value of a single press release varies. But like a good stock pick, a well written properly targeted press release often produces results. Wellons Communications is one of the few major public relations agencies in Orlando and Central Florida…