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Sam Bankman Fried, FTX, And The Limits Of PR

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Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. Bankman-Fried refused to wear a suit when investor Anthony Scaramucci asked, because, he claimed, “T-shirts were crucial to his ‘brand.'” The most important corporate function?

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The Changing Face of Public Relations in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima

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Merritt Allen is the owner and executive director of Vox Optima , which is a strategic communications firm with a long history of working with the government. So much has changed in PR, I wanted to understand how it has impacted communications in government. Merritt Allen is my guest on this edition of the Off Script series.

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The PR Winners And Losers Of 2021

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The billionaire space race is pretty self-indulgent , but it’s also entertaining and it fills a gap that government programs can’t. The brand had put the problem of a TV character’s fatal heart attack after an indoor cycling workout firmly behind it. I think it will emerge in fine shape despite the ups and downs.

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7 reasons why effective PR is more important than ever

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Combine that with an erosion of faith in government and private institutions, and it can make for a difficult environment. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation? Goodwill has value.

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30 podcasts PR pros should listen to

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Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield analyze the week’s biggest stories tackling topics like threats to free speech and government transparency. Through research and analysis, it looks at the ways various brands have handled their PR in the past, providing solid advice for listeners. New episodes are available every Wednesday.

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Why Good PR Matters More Than Ever

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Combine that with an erosion of faith in government and private institutions, and it can make for a difficult environment. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation? Good will has value.

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How Jeff Bezos Scored A PR Win

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On Monday, January 7, the Enquirer emailed Bezos “to request an interview with you about your love affair.” In an interview granted to the Daily Beast, de Becker fingered Sanchez’s brother as the tipster, which only elicited sympathy for the couple. It nearly always holds up. de Becker was more than a hired gun.