On the Sidelines: PR and Sports Crises
Published on February 11, 2019, at 4:05 p.m. by Dasia Greer. Even if you don’t consider yourself an avid sports fan, I’m sure you are privy to the numerous scandals that have transpired involving many…
Articles Tagged “crisis communication”
A Comment on “No Comment”
Published on October 19, 2018, at 6:10 p.m. by Elizabeth Summers. The two most detrimental words in the public relations dictionary are “no comment.” Lessons in crisis communication often reiterate the harmful impact of those…
MoviePass or MovieFail?
Published on October 3, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. by Savanna Guitard. Many companies have seen short-lived popularity, yet none quite as short as MoviePass. In August 2017, the company became a hit when it offered…
Facebook Fans Dislike the Data Breach
Published on April 16, 2018, at 4:26 p.m. by Stephanie Zielinski. On March 17, 2018, Facebook was brought into the spotlight because of a privacy breach performed by Cambridge Analytica, a company that had access…
H&M’s “Unintentional” Faux Pas Has Dire Consequences
Published on March 7, 2018, at 4:27 p.m. by Darsey Norton. Earlier this year, global retailer H&M made headlines as many accused the brand of racism. The accusations came after H&M posted an ad that…
No More Monkey Business: Tackling the Harambe Crisis
Published on July 13, 2017, at 2:45 p.m. by Elizabeth Selmarten. On May 28, 2016, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s livelihood was turned upside down after shooting and killing a critically endangered western lowland…
Extinguishing the Fire of a Crisis
Published on November 8, 2016, at 2:51 p.m. By Nicole Morgan. The race to be the best in the digital world is more competitive than ever. With new smartphones being released every year, tech giants…
Too Soon, Chipotle, Too Soon
Published on April 6, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. by Leah Tobak. As many of us know, Chipotle Mexican Grill has spent the past six months recovering from a major PR crisis due to multiple E.…
Damage Control: How Cities Respond to Crisis Situations
Published on February 19, 2016, at 9:15 a.m. by Drew Pendleton. In today’s fast-paced world, a crisis can strike anywhere at any time. To combat this possibility, crisis management is a widely practiced sector within…
Navigating a Rocky Road
Posted: September 11, 2015, 2:45 p.m. by Caroline Giddis. If there is one thing I consistently run to after a breakup, when I fail a test, or during a summer day, it’s ice cream. I…