A good Public Relations professional knows the media inside and out. They know what stories will soar and which ones will flop. They also know the limitations of their job. One of those limitations is the ability to control the…
Category: Crisis Communications
Things that make us cringe
The power of social media paired with today’s instantaneous news cycle can really shine a spotlight on company mishaps. Here are two of our favorites from last week and how they could have been avoided. Camera-shy receptionist A dangerous tree…
“There is a permanent record today and it is called the Internet”
Privacy is a commodity. In today’s world dominated by the Internet, anything and everything can be posted instantaneously and shared with millions in mere seconds. David from “David After Dentist” would agree. However, privacy concerns are no laughing matter. Vigilance…
Social media a part of FCAT’s Path to Success to better communication
In light of public outrage from FCAT scores drastically plunging this year, the Florida Department of Education launched two websites Monday as part of its campaign to communicate with parents. One website, floridapathtosuccess.org, provides them with information about the department’s…
Reputation Management in a Modern World
“Glass, china and reputation are easily cracked and never well mended.” – Benjamin Franklin, “Poor Richard’s Almanack” Long gone are the days where figureheads of corporations remain in the shadows. Now, news outlets and the public are putting the spotlight…
Starbucks Beetle Juice has Vegans Seeing Red
The world’s largest coffeehouse chain has the vegan community in an uproar…over Strawberry Frappuccinos®. It was recently discovered that Starbucks has been using ground-up beetles for the coloring of this tasty treat. As disgusting as that sounds, the Cochineal Beetle…