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What people think vs. What people think about

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The key to public perception, public affairs, and public relations. A lot of effort in public relations and marketing communications goes into influencing what people think, but influencing what people think about is equally, if not more important.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

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When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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The “data-led approach” of MHP + Mischief: Q&A with Digital Director, Darika Ahrens

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Darika: MHP + Mischief brings together more than 200 strategic communications professionals with expertise spanning areas from consumer and corporate comms to financial PR, health communications, policy and crisis. Darika: During a crisis can be a stressful and time-pressured moment. Paul: Can you share any concrete examples? .

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

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Dan Edelman (1920-2013) brought products to the public’s attention in a way that was new at the time – by getting their stories in newspapers and on television. But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis. Some things never change.

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How To Hire The Best PR Firm For You

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Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis. I shared some practical tips for doing just that in my book, Gaining the Publicity Edge: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Brand Through National Media Coverage.

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International Conference Preview: Frank X. Shaw Talks Diversity, Disruption and 10 Years at Microsoft

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I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. We ran a base newspaper. As a public affairs officer, you’re working to make sure that people understand the implications of the decisions that they’re making. There was a radio station.

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Behind the Headlines With Travis Taylor

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I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach. Turns out I had more to say than I thought.

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