Communications

Transparency and the Crisis Communications Client: Five Questions to Inform Decisions

As I've said before, I love crisis communications. There's something about the challenge of taking a bad situation and getting…

12 years ago

Sometimes, I Forget the iPhone is Actually, In Fact, a Phone

My plans last night got totally goofed up. Long story, short, amid much texting and plans being arranged and re-arranged,…

12 years ago

Hotels, WiFi, and the Hardworking Business Traveler

I've been traveling on business since late 2005. I used to travel at least once a month. It was, and…

12 years ago

Albemarle Schools, Inclement Weather, and Social Media

Yesterday, snow was in the forecast. And yes, it snowed here in Albemarle County, Virginia, but it was too warm…

12 years ago

Lance Armstrong and The Concept of Trust

When Marijean asked me to write a post about Lance Armstrong, I was torn. He's getting ready to admit to…

12 years ago

Kickstarter and the Trend of Crowdsourcing Funding for Creative Projects

Kickstarter was big news last year -- I mean, $272 MILLION raised for projects is incredibly significant. That trend should…

12 years ago

Another Stellar Example of Great Customer Service

It's Christmas, so if you're a retailer with a customer service department, you're probably slammed. If you're a customer, you're…

12 years ago

Four Rules for Communicating in a Crisis: Handling the Aftermath of the Newtown, CT Shooting

Schools and news organizations are struggling to manage communications following the tragic school shooting late last week in Newtown, Conn. We're…

12 years ago

Pie Down Today: Marijean Jaggers vs. Baron Schwartz

The other day, I was minding my own business, getting a cup of coffee on the downtown mall at Mudhouse.…

12 years ago

How to Create a Good LinkedIn Summary; Four Great Examples

I get that it’s hard to write a good LinkedIn Summary, but I also know what a difference it makes…

12 years ago