article thumbnail

Recent COVID-19 related force majeure decisions: what do they mean for construction contracts?

Practical Law Construction

Indeed, it is uncommon to see terms such as “pandemic” or “infectious viral disease” referred to in a construction contract’s force majeure clause (whether this changes will be the subject of much debate among drafters going forward). For example, according to sub-clause 18.1 Recent case law.

article thumbnail

How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

.” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral.

article thumbnail

The 5 Best Food and Beverage Marketing Campaigns of 2023

Buchanan PR

Good taste and notable presentation – important factors to consider both when whipping up a dish, and when constructing a marketing campaign in the food and beverage industry. It went viral and was reposted all over social media. This campaign was one of the biggest hits and most viral moments of food and beverage marketing of 2023.

article thumbnail

Ahead of the Academy Awards, Marketing Wisdom From the ‘Barbie’ Blockbuster

PRSay

The press tour saw a towering Barbie in New York, elements of a Barbie Dream House replicated on the red carpet in Los Angeles and the construction of a Barbie-themed AirBnB, attracting Architectural Digest for a tour. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

Film 129
article thumbnail

To Improve Crisis-Response Plans, Bring in a Red Team

PRSay

This myopic mindset can shut out constructive feedback and imperil organizations — making it imperative to identify shortfalls in a crisis response plan before its flawed protocols become embedded in every level of the organization.

Crisis 163
article thumbnail

Can You Prevent Your Next Crisis?

Cision

It’s unlikely that you can do anything to avoid the instant virality of anything remotely salacious or damning to a company, its executives or its brand. Strong reputations are constructed by expert builders knowledgeable in mess age mediums, audience perceptions, timely communications, etc. Is prevention of a crisis possible?

Crisis 120
article thumbnail

Tips for Working with Millennial Media Outlets

Business Wire

Organic shares are really what make a story go viral. Collins said headline construction is massive. He said that ideally you want people with high social following and highly targeted audiences to share your story because a reader is more likely to share a story that is relevant or interesting to them and their followers.

Reddit 158