Allow me to indulge in a fanciful scenario. You are a maker of product X. Out of the blue, it comes to your attention that your product is being accused of causing the deaths of those using the product. You look into it, but you can’t confirm that is actually the case. Reports of deaths [...]
May 27, 2010
I’m mostly speechless. It appears that in this man’s world, anything can be justified with a creepy smile and a pat, or 42, on the back. — Like this post? Buy the book. Available in paperback or as an eBook. Or download the Kindle version.
July 9, 2009
Question: Do you respond to anonymous attacks? Answer: Most likely, no. If the attacks gain legs later as news stories, then you can respond to the issue, but not the attacker. The rationale: The knee-jerk response from communicators is to communicate. This is often a counter-productive approach to take. When facing an attack, especially an [...]
June 15, 2009
AAUP censure likely to be lifted It was reported today that Tulane University is likely to have its censure lifted as it negotiates with its faculty and the American Association of University Professors. I wrote two years ago about the debacle faced by Katrina-affected universities who were hit with censure by the AAUP for alleged [...]
May 24, 2009
Public relations’ Code of Ethics serves as a viable reminder for being honest not just in your professional life, but for life in general. Honesty, the free flow of information and accuracy serve as valuable credos for personal and businesses relationships. Nothing exemplifies this more than the ongoing hubbub about appropriating content from other sources. [...]
July 29, 2010
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