Monthly Archives: February 2023

Reporters Don’t Hate You: Q&A Version

There are plenty of oft-asked (and other infrequently asked) questions when it comes to dealing with the media. Let’s review some of them here in a quick-hitting exploration (for those who want to skip to the more complete analysis, check out Reporters Don’t Hate You: 100+ Amazing Media Relations Strategies). How can spokespeople improve their […]

Gazing into the Future

Every now and then I like to pretend I own a crystal ball and can accurately peer into the future. Some forecasts turn out right; others wrong; others too early to judge. Still, it’s a fun exercise to keep one’s mind nimble and forward-thinking. Allow me to share some of my prognostications with you here. […]

Position Paper Features Steps to Mitigate Reputational Risk

There’s more to business than the numbers. While there’s no question that finances are important, reputational risk also poses a substantial threat to a company’s health. To drive that point home, I’ve updated and reissued my position paper “Beyond the Bottom Line: 10 Ways to Reduce Reputational Risk.” The revised resource advises executives how to […]

The Pre-mortem

Watch enough police dramas or true crime shows and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the grisly aspects of a post-mortem examination. But have you ever seen footage of a pre-mortem analysis? Probably not since few businesses work this into their preparations. Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve slicing up body parts. The fact is such an […]