Data Breaches: The PR Crises That Won’t Disappear
Data breaches are back in the news. Or maybe they’ve never left the news. The growing frequency of data hacks may have numbed the public to the news. Public statements about data breaches and other cyber-related issues increased 19.6 percent in the second...How the Type of PR Crisis Determines the Response
No organization, whether private or public, corporation or nonprofit, small or large, is immune to the devastating impact of a public relations crisis. Preparing for the different categories of crisis can help organizations survive. In part one of this series, we...Different Categories of PR Crisis Require Different Responses
By Gabriel Sparks No company or non-profit organization is immune from getting whacked by a PR crisis. Even companies with sterling reputations can get scorched. Here are some recent crises affecting companies, not-for-profit organizations, celebrities, and government...PR Crisis Management: Preparing for the Unexpected
Preparation is essential for properly responding to PR crises. Organizations typically plan for expected threats such as cyber breaches and product recalls. Planning for unexpected events is far more difficult. Unusual and unexpected disasters may be a combination of...Dark Money Political Contributions Pose PR Risks to Corporations
Anonymous corporate political contributions threaten our democracy as amounts of “dark money” campaign donations grow exponentially, many political commentators warn. Lack of transparency in corporate contributions also threatens corporate reputation....
