Crisis Communications

When Cute Doesn’t Cut It: Rep. Ed Markey on the East Coast Earthquake

The east coast earthquake of late August, 2011 may have damaged (perhaps insignificantly) the North Anna nuclear power plant situated…

13 years ago

Filtering the Hype: Of Hurricanes, Floods and Power Outages

I don't know about you, but over the weekend, news of hurricane Irene, possible flooding and potential power outages had…

13 years ago

Crisis Planning: What Comes Before Blood on the Floor

My former colleagues at Standing Partnership have written some really good content on advising clients in a crisis. I particularly…

13 years ago

One Politician Using Social Media the Right Way: Mayor Dave Norris

Lest anyone get the impression that all politicians are complete dopes about using social media,( *cough* Weiner *cough*) I'd like…

14 years ago

“Coal Cares” Crisis: What Peabody Energy Should Do Now

Today's news includes the story of a hoax launched as an attack on coal company Peabody Energy. In short, an…

14 years ago

Tornado Hits St. Louis Airport: When Crisis Communications Training Pays Off

We woke up to reports of a tornado hitting Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. It's hard to look at footage of…

14 years ago