Is Carnival Cruise Lines Sunk?
On March 9, 2013, my husband and I sailed on the Carnival Dream as we celebrated our honeymoon. We were treated to the usual cruise luxuries—hot meals, unlimited soft drinks and beautiful ocean views. Carnival treats…
Pinky Swear: My Brand Will Honor Its Promise
Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny – all brand promises gone awry. But our parents had it right. These major disappointments were merely preparation for the big stage; preparation for our move into the…
The Lasting Effects of the Football Star and his Fake Dead Girlfriend
By now, we’ve all read the story. We’ve seen the interviews and heard the voicemails. Some believe Manti Te’o is the naïve victim of an incredibly elaborate hoax. Others firmly hold he helped to create the…
Roughing the Passer: How Leaders Should Handle the Hard Questions
As a University of Georgia graduate and an avid football fan, I spent much of last week in a somber haze following what many have termed one of the greatest games in SEC Championship history. While…
Anatomy of the Benghazi news story: Rice, McCain and Obama fight it out
This week, President Obama is expected to pick Hillary Clinton’s successor at the State Department. His announcement will be made against the backdrop of the assault on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11.…
Lemons to Lemonade: A Sour Review Doesn’t Spell Disaster
When infamously snarky New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells skewered Guy Fieri’s new Times Square restaurant last week, the controversy went viral. Sarcastic questions targeting the quality of food and Fieri’s personality with harsh, punishing…
PR Lessons from the Latest Google Snafu
Last week, Google’s third quarter earnings report was released early. The report surprised investors not only because of its advanced arrival, but also because it showed lower profits than the same quarter last year. The information…
The Ethics of Online Reviews
Yelp. Amazon. TripAdvisor. I don’t know about you, but these days, I religiously check online product and business reviews before trying anything new. What does Urbanspoon have to say about the quality of that hole-in-the-wall Thai…
The Good, the Bad and the Unprepared
PR professionals will be the first to tell you: Rehearsal is the key to a successful speech or presentation. Not only are speakers that are well rehearsed more confident, but rehearsal can also help the speaker stay on…
Business Takeaways from a Presidential PR Campaign
Gauging the overall success of a public relations campaign is simple enough in hindsight, but recognizing the moment when it reaches a tipping point and the weight of public opinion shifts and congeals around a particular…
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