Crisis Communications 101 (and why so many in crisis are so bad at it)

A crisis is any unplanned situation that could interrupt operations and cause harm to the reputation of a business, an individual or group. In private businesses, mitigating those risks usually…

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Papa John’s Latest PR Debacle: A Crash Course in Bad Crisis Communications (or the dangers in confirming the worst people think they know about you)

**Update**  As of July 12, 2018, it was announced John Schnatter is stepping down as Chief of the Board of Directors, but will remain on the board. You don’t have…

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The Messenger: Friend or Foe in a Crisis? Why Executives Who Should Know Better, Get It Wrong

The media make a tempting target for those in crisis. When gaffe-prone Pennsylvania Governor Rendell found himself in the middle of a firestorm of his own making, his immediate response…

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