With Great Pride
Has it been a year already? Time to take stock. As the founder and sole business owner of my San Francisco-based PR firm and, nearing retirement, I had to find a way to transition with an eye toward continued and future relevance. When Fineman PR…
Crisis PR: Can a strong CEO trump crisis planning?
An article in a well-regarded public relations trade publication questioned the merits of crisis communications planning for major organizations, suggesting that only a strong leader and “executive actions that solve operational and business issues will make a measurable difference.” It was also suggested that crisis campaigns…
Cultivating a Trust Mindset for Brand Stability and Growth
Published as part of O’Dwyers March Food & Beverage Issue What with COVID, calamitous weather and the human divide between us nationwide, nature appears to be running amok and making a direct hit on safety and health. Ultimately, studies are showing, it has manifested in…
It Happened in 2020, and it was Good
The year 2020 has been a time of grueling adjustment and challenges for so many of us. But, as people are realizing, this year has also brought both hard reflection and opportunities for growth. This rings true for Fineman PR: In November, Fineman PR was…
Education: Communicate Challenging News Effectively; What Not To Overlook?
Education: Communicate Challenging News Effectively; What Not to Overlook? The following blog is featured on the Munich Re website. Munich Re, headquartered in Germany, is one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Fineman PR is one of two American crisis firms to which…
Crisis PR: Can a Strong CEO Trump Crisis Planning?
A recent contributed article in a well-regarded public relations trade publication provocatively questioned the merits of crisis communications planning for major organizations, suggesting that only a strong leader and “executive actions that solve operational and business issues will make a measurable difference.” It was also…
Wine Wednesday 10/10/18
For those of us at Fineman PR, Wine Wednesday isn’t just about uncorking bottles. It’s a special part of the week where we take the time to gather and adorn our palates with unique wines from all over the world. Each week set with a…
Michael Fineman’s 2018 San Francisco Restaurant Picks
Coming to San Francisco for business or pleasure? We have a restaurant mecca here. As a public relations pro, particularly one who works in the food, wine and beverage space, we continually find ourselves recommending restaurants here to clients, colleagues and friends from all over…
Fineman PR State-Of-The-Agency, 2017
This past year at Fineman PR was marked by the onboarding of new and diverse clients and partnerships. Our work included the planning and content development for startup distilleries, driving the continuing rise in popularity for the San Francisco Marathon, expanding our work in…
State of the Agency 2016
Our client base in 2016 was an energizing mix, with our team deftly handling everything from circus hi-jinks to launching donut shops, nationally-renowned museum work to promoting athletic events and venues, and from highlighting prized wineries to transformative healthcare services. It was highly rewarding, and…