It may not be national news but for some allergy sufferers, it’s huge news. Last November, the Chicago Tribune did another investigative report similar to one from several years ago during the height of the stories about lead paint on children’s toys. This time, the testing and subsequent report was on various food products labeled [...]
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune online, “A Lake County woman who won a date with a man a radio station called a “great” catch is suing the station for promoting the man, who had a criminal history and allegedly sexually assaulted her on the date she won.”
As this is my first year here in Chicago, i have grown accostom to some things that are unique to my new hometown. The El is always going to be under construction, 70 degrees is considered bikini weather, and Cubs fans just might have a drinking problem. Now before you burn my apartment down, i [...]
When Metrolink spokeswoman Denise Tyrell admitted that, indeed, a Metrolink engineer might be at fault for a Sept. 12 head-on crash, I was amazed at her openness and honesty in a time of tragedy. After a little thought, there is one tiny word wrong with her statement: the word might.
This could have been a PR crisis of epic proportions, but to my surprise, it was not. General Motors looked into an unauthorized leak of photos of the Chevrolet Volt, a deeply anticipated battery-powered vehicle slated for sale in late 2010. Instead of going into crisis mode, GM simply sent a few emails to remove [...]
I adore Paul Newman. He’s an actor’s actor. Distinguished and inspiring in his on screen presence and in his life as a businessman and philanthropist. Several years ago, my work allowed me to meet and get to know Paul Newman as a person – not just a star – and forever he holds my respect. [...]
One of the blossoming practice areas in public relations is crisis communication. While most people associate this type of work with major corporations such as Enron or Exxon, organizations, businesses, and individuals from all occupations can benefit from having a great crisis communication plan in place. While reading the Washington Post recently, I came across [...]
