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Bounce Back: Rules for Crisis Management
How you respond to that crisis can be the difference between an unpleasant drizzle and a torrential downpour that washes all of your good-will and positive reputation down the drain.
5 Business Lessons Learned After 12 Weeks on My Back
Recently, thanks to the pandemic, many of us have been sidelined, waylaid, diverted or otherwise hindered from “business as usual” and the lessons that I learned in my incapacity have actually served me well.
Publicity vs Public Relations: What’s the Difference?
Lots of people use the term PR (public relations) interchangeably with publicity, but the two are actually quite different.
The Psychology of Disinformation: Why People Believe False Information
Disinformation is a tactical weapon. Whether it infiltrates jury pools, destabilizes corporate reputations, or shifts the balance of public opinion, false information does not spread by accident. It is engineered.
Safeguarding Business Secrets: A Guide to Defending Against Corporate Espionage
Corporate espionage is not just about hackers or foreign operatives. It is any unauthorized effort to acquire your confidential business intelligence for use by another party.
The Anatomy of a Crisis: Understanding Different Types and Their Triggers
Our field-tested breakdown of the crisis landscape. These are the pressure points. These are the threat patterns. This is where command and control must begin.
Reputation Management in the Digital Age: Tactical Strategies for High-Stakes Situations
In the digital age, perception moves faster than fact, and reaction time can determine whether your organization survives intact or collapses under scrutiny.
Navigating the Legal Landscape: A Strategic Guide to Litigation Control
In high-stakes legal matters, most players react. Few control. The difference is strategy.
Roundup of Celebrity Crises in 2024
A brief look at some of the most significant celebrity public relations crises in 2024.
Roundup of Political and Politician Crises in 2024
A brief look at some of the most significant US politician public relations crises in 2024.
Roundup of Corporate Crises in 2024
A brief look at some of the most significant corporate public relations crises that grabbed global attention in 2024.
Employer Responsibility When Employees Commit Assault or Murder in the Workplace
With workplace violence on the rise, employers want to know if and when they can be held responsible.
Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges in a Corporate Crisis Situation: Key Insights
in addition to reputational issues, corporations often face regulatory challenges in a crisis.
Executive Vulnerability - How to Create a Sexually Safe Work Environment
Bosses, executives, and business owners are also vulnerable to the predatory or sometimes inappropriately assuming underling.
Reputation Management in the Digital Age
In an era where information is just a click away, reputation management has become a critical aspect for individuals and businesses alike. The digital age has brought with it unprecedented opportunities for communication and connection, but it has also introduced new challenges when it comes to maintaining a positive online presence.
To Respond or Not To Respond: How to deal with negative online reviews
Negative reviews, whether legitimate or malicious, are a part of business these days. Should you respond?
Understanding the Asset Recovery Role in Litigation
You can win a legal case, be awarded money, and never see a cent. If your team can’t find and recover assets to satisfy your win, you could have spent a small (or large) fortune in court only to achieve a win on paper alone. This fact makes asset recovery an essential component of litigation strategy.
Interactive Campaigns: Engaging Voters in 2024
As we gear up for the pivotal year of 2024, where political, social, and environmental issues take center stage, the role of interactive campaigns becomes increasingly crucial.
Advocacy and Philanthropy: Trends in Giving for 2024
The landscape of advocacy and philanthropy is undergoing a transformative shift thanks largely to a redefinition in the ways that individuals and organizations engage with social causes.

