by Arthur Solomon | Jan 8, 2019 | Guest
For the past several years I, as many others, have compiled year-end lists of companies and individuals that caused or mismanaged PR crises. Last year, many individuals, corporate entities, politicians, and media personalities deservedly suffered negative publicity...
by Arthur Solomon | Dec 18, 2018 | Guest
Last year, I wrote an article for this blog about repeat performers in the circus of PR crises. 2018 proved that media blunders are endemic in business, sports, entertainment and politics. Because there were so many political miscues, my 2018 list is dominated by...
by Arthur Solomon | Nov 26, 2018 | Guest
When I left journalism for public relations because New York City dailies I worked at ceased publication, it took me a while to adjust to writing business propaganda disguised as news. (Merriam-Webster definition of propaganda: the spreading of ideas, information, or...
by Arthur Solomon | Sep 20, 2018 | Guest
Soon it will be time for PR account teams to begin thinking about their 2019 programs. Almost certainly, agencies will offer up a sports tie-in. It’s almost as certain as the Buffalo Bills not winning this year’s Super Bowl. Too often, the result of a sports tie-in...
by Arthur Solomon | Aug 6, 2018 | Guest
By Arthur Solomon Shush! “It’s a secret. Don’t tell any one. It’s only between us.” Not any more it isn’t. The recent Congressional hearings into the email exchanges between FBI agent Peter Strzok and FB I lawyer Lisa Page shows what I’ve always preached: If you want...
