Posts Tagged: crisis management

When Is PR Critical? (Ask AIG)

Posted by in crisis management, Media Relations.

(Always, of course.) But ESPECIALLY when all the world is watching. Recent example: AIG. Amid $700 billion bailout packages already unpopular, you ask for $85 million of taxpayer money. When you blow through that in a few weeks, you ask for another $38 billion. Meanwhile, you compound the PR predicament by exposing yourself to accusations… Read more »

Mayoral PR in Detroit

Posted by in Detroit, Media Relations.

Our last mayor was famous for saying, “It’s a great time in Detroit.” Outside of twisting that into puns, I won’t speculate what the current mayor would say. But Crain’s Detroit Business has an interesting article (subscription required) this week on the media coverage of the recent goings on in our beloved city. Most think… Read more »