Super Bowl Commercials, Crisis Response, Analytics And More
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! We hope you’ve recovered from watching what might go down as the most boring Super Bowl in history, where the most exciting part of your shindig was probably the buffalo chicken dip, rather than the commercials or the actual game. Author’s note: I’m […]
Google and Marriott Face Privacy Scandals, Kevin Hart’s Anti-Apology And More
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! We’re inching closer to the end of the year and the holiday season is in full swing. The weather outside is frightful, but do you know what’s even more frightful? A PR crisis that could have been prevented or managed more effectively. Zip up your […]
KFC Takes On Turkey, California’s Wildfire Communicators, Nanoinfluencers and More
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers. We hope you thanked a veteran for their commitment and dedication to serving our country and defending our freedom. In this week’s edition, we’re talking turkey AND chicken, looking at the role communicators play in the California wildfire and introducing you to the […]
Building a Crisis Communications Strategy, DIY News, Petfluencers and More
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers. In this week’s edition, we cover creating your own news stories, influencer strategy, petfluencers and building a crisis communications strategy. Crisis Communications Every company needs to be prepared for a communications crisis. Preparation for a crisis should happen before the crisis hits, otherwise, […]
Facebook’s Update, a Reddit Redesign, Content Strategy, and More
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! As you’re enjoying a late lunch, read through our latest edition covering Facebook’s newest update, a Reddit redesign, the power of PR and content marketing strategy. Building Trust Facebook announced it is rolling out another change to provide users with more information about […]
Harassment Policies Are Vital, But What About Crisis?
With each passing day, new and ever more salacious revelations of sexual harassment come forward. In this environment, companies are racing to update their sexual harassment policies. As much attention also should be focused on the creation of a crisis communication policy. Far too many organizations begin from scratch when trouble strikes. A crisis policy […]
Finding Space for Meaningful Conversation with Customers in a Crisis
We live in an era when the loudest voice seems to be the highest priority. Turn on cable news. A panel “discusses” the issues of the day. Try this. While the broadcast airs, close your eyes and just listen. In far too many instances, panelists are talking over each other, voices are raised and there […]
Submit a Snaplication, Thank Your Father, and Learn from the FBI
Quick PR Reads You Can Tackle Between Bites Good afternoon, lunch breakers. We have made it to the middle of the week! In addition to your round-up of PR news, we wanted to share a few gift ideas if you’re still last minute shopping for Father’s Day. After a poll in the office, our Father’s […]
The ‘London Bridge is Down’ Crisis Plan, Chatbots Hit SXSW and Puppies!
Quick PR Reads You Can Tackle Between Bites Hi Lunch Breakers! It’s finally spring on the East Coast. The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., felt confident enough in the forecast to come out of hiding, hitting peak bloom this past weekend. Here’s our forecast for today’s read—The Guardian gets a detailed […]
Political Pressure? Pink Powerhouse in Hiding
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, the breast cancer research fundraising giant that proudly places its pink label on everything from yogurt lids to blenders, is in hiding today. News outlets and social media sites are buzzing about the breast cancer awareness group’s decision, announced yesterday, to stop providing funds to Planned Parenthood centers […]