Categories: Public Relations

When PR Goes Bad

PR sometimes has a negative reputation.

The impression PR is often that PR comes into play in a crisis, that “spin” is the order of the day, with dishonest tactics that cost millions of dollars.

PR needs its own PR firm!

At our firm, public relations doesn’t take that form at all. We work hard to help grow our clients’ businesses through helping them discover their business goals, through marketing and social media strategy and execution, and by being a good partner to you in your communications efforts.

We feel pretty strongly about being truthful in our practices, and when we see another PR firm doing something dastardly, we can’t help but wonder what happens in the aftermath. We assume Bell Pottinger will cease to exist, or will re-brand itself in the near future. Or, I suppose, will attract many clients interested in the creation of false propaganda films.

Just so we’re clear: we don’t, and won’t do that. But we will help your business grow, ethically.

Marijean

Marijean Oldham (Jaggers), a social media specialist and public relations professional, is president and CEO of Jaggers Communications LLC, a strategic communications firm based in Charlottesville, Va.

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