Don’t Get “Deened” – Crisis-proof Your Brand When Things are Not Smooth as Butter
Even the most popular brands are susceptible to crumbling under the immense pressure of a crisis. The mass exodus of…
Cardinal Rules of Crisis Communication in the wake of the Paula Deen Today Show interview
Address those who may have been hurt or offended. Acknowledge the hurt you may have caused. Don’t defend the indefensible…
When it’s Time for Straight Talk
In a society where it is popular to give everyone a trophy, straight talk is not often welcomed nor appreciated.
Breaking up with your cell phone
Happy hour with colleagues should be about weekend plans and stories recapping the past week, but all too often, chit-chatting can turn to dead silence in no time because everyone is on their smartphones.
Google Shopping Express in San Francisco – confessions of a beta tester (infographic)
In public relations, it is our job – or perhaps calling – to be observant arbiters of emerging processes, especially…
Fineman PR – A Year in Review
This past year, Fineman PR marked another year of success with further development of the agency’s crisis communications practice, especially…
Instagram: To Tag or Not To Tag
As PR professionals, we stay up on the hottest trends to help our clients connect with their key audiences, especially…
Standing Apart From the Crowd
I was caught ridiculously off guard during a recent new business client presentation. The potential client asked what three qualities…
Revolution Aside, I Just Want to Eat.
(Yes, I am Mom Enough to Say It.) Everyone is talking about food these days. If it’s not pink slime,…
For Your (Everyone’s) Eyes Only
What do fine wines, James Bond, Wikipedia, venture capitalists, control freaks and online privacy have to do with each other?…