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Oksana and Mel Battle it out in Court
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, celebrities, Crisis Communications, public relations, Video on January 6, 2011
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Oskana makes yet another shocking claim about her tumultuous relationship with Mel Gibson.
Donor Sues Private School for Rejecting his Son – Crisis Communication Issue of the Day
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Crisis Communications, News, public relations, Video on January 4, 2011
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A Texas Surgeon is suing a private Jesuit high school claiming common law fraud and misrepresentation after they claimed his monetary donations would guarantee his son a spot in the school.
Gov. Christie’s New Year’s Message to Voters, Media and the Political Establishment: Drop Dead!
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Politics, reputation management on December 31, 2010
NJ Governor Chris Christie returns from Disney and lashes out at the media, voters and the political establishment. He comes across as petulant and not understanding what leadership is al about. While I have often praised Christie for his strong communication skills, they did not serve him well during this time of crisis. This time, his tough talk just made him look petty and mean. More analysis in the video below.
Sound Bite of the Year from Tony Hayward
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, media relations, public relations, reputation management on December 30, 2010
The sound bite that will live in infamy.
Henry Kissinger Plays Damage Control – Two Weeks Later
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, Media Training, public relations, reputation management on December 26, 2010
Henry Kissinger got in trouble a few weeks ago when tapes surfaced. He is heard on the 1973 tapes saying, “The emigration of Jews from the Soviet Union is not an objective of American foreign policy. And if they put Jews into gas chambers in the Soviet Union, it is not an American concern. Maybe a humanitarian concern.”
Yikes!
More Haley Barbour Race Problems Surfacing
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, Media, media relations, Media Training, reputation management on December 26, 2010
Haley Barbour has more racial skeletons in his closet coming out. Rachel Maddow rakes Barbour over the coals for his involvement raising money for a racist, white school in Mississippi. As I mentioned in this space earlier, Barbour has got to give a big speech on this subject NOW. He can’t wait till next may. Every moment that goes by, Barbour is turning more into a vaudeville black-face cartoon. More at Crooks and Liars
Haley Barbour Update, He’s Mulling a Race Speech
Posted by TJ Walker in Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Politics, reputation management on December 22, 2010
Haley Barbour yesterday has stopped the hemorrhaging of blood from Barbour’s political body. Now, he’s floating the idea of giving a big “race speech” next May.
Next May!!!???
Betty Ford Staffer Fired For Talking to TMZ
Posted by TJ Walker in celebrities, Communications, Crisis Communications, reputation management on December 22, 2010
It’s important to realize that although we live in a world where everyone is more open and where transparency and sharing are prized values, there is a downside. Employers also have rights. One of those rights is to give privacy to their clients and customers. Another is to use the freedom of speech to say “you are fired” to any employee caught breaking confidentiality rules.
Harold “Hal” Turner, the blogger and Internet radio host Sentencted to 33 months in Prison
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, Media, News, reputation management on December 22, 2010
This is the jerk who thought it would be cute to advocate killing three Federal Judges because he didn’t like their opinions. “Hal” is why bloggers and internet radio talk show hosts have a bad reputation.
Freedom of speech is not and has never been unlimited. You can’t advocate violence and death to people, especially government officials. Here’s hoping “Hal” gets a tough prison with no Internet connection allowed.
South Carolinians Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Secession
Posted by TJ Walker in Crisis Communications, media relations, Media Training, Politics, Public Speaking Skills, reputation management on December 21, 2010
Another bit of unfortunate news bouncing around the media for Haley Barbour. And no, Barbour was not the host or emcee of last night’s gala event in south Carolina. More at Gawker.
Gov Haley Barbour puts Out Statement Regarding Citizens Council
Posted by TJ Walker in Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, public relations, reputation management on December 21, 2010
As predicted, media savvy Haley Governor Haley Barbour put out a statement today to try to stop the flow of damaging news articles that imply he an unreconstructed racist.
Here’s the statement on the Governor’s website
Minor Speaking blunder of the Day: Janet Napolitano says the government is working “24/7 364 days a year”
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Media Training, Politics, public relations, reputation management on December 21, 2010
Here’s what Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told ABC News:
“What I say to the American people is that… thousands of people are working 24/7, 364 days a year to keep the American people safe.”
Fox News Names top 14 Celebrity Meltdowns of 2010 – lessons in Crisis Communications
Posted by TJ Walker in celebrities, Communications, Crisis Communications, media relations, public relations, reputation management on December 16, 2010
Here’s a good summary of celebrities who mishandled their crisis communications. Some have destroyed their reputations forever. Others, like Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, will continue producing valuable shows and movies and don’t appear to have done lasting damage to their careers. More at Fox.
Now Chinese Animators Are Mocking Obama For Having Clinton Speak at Press Conference
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Media Training, Public Speaking Skills, reputation management on December 15, 2010
This story has bigger legs than I originally though it would have. One of the hallmarks of begin down in politics is that all news about you is incredibly bad news. Obama is in that phase now. Watch this hilarious Chinese animation video and the whole incident.
Sound Bite of the Day: Michael Vick “I miss having a dog”
Posted by TJ Walker in celebrities, Communications, Crisis Communications, public relations, reputation management on December 15, 2010
But do any dogs miss having Michale Vick as an owner/brutalizer? Comedians will have a field day with this one. See Vick for yourself here.
NY Jets Coach Sal Alosi trips Miami Dolphins’ Nolan Carroll -Jets in Crisis Communications Mode
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, celebrities, Crisis Communications, Media, public relations, Video on December 14, 2010
Right wing media cook up another “Scandal” about Obama “dissing” Clinton
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Media Training, Politics, Public Speaking Skills, reputation management on December 11, 2010
This bit of nonsense ranks right up there with the so-called Obama ‘terrorist” fist bump. Yesterday, Obama was meeting with Bill Clinton in the white house to discuss the new tax compromise. The two then held a spontaneous press conference to discuss with reporters. After awhile, Obama told Clinton that the First lady was waiting and that he must leave and that Bill should carry on. Clinton being Clinton, he kept on talking.
The right wing media is now spinning this as a “PR disaster” and a humiliation of Clinton by Obama. Anyone with half a brain who watched the video would conclude something dramatically different.
Celebration, Fla sees second death in 2 days
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Crisis Communications, public relations on December 3, 2010
This is the classic man-bites-dog story. The wholesome, crime-free Disney town that had no murders in its entire 14 year existence is not getting more national and international media coverage for its crime than many larger cities with hundreds of murders a year. The media do enjoy taking people, or places, down a notch or two. Celebration just seemed so damn wholesome; it somehow seems fair to some that their image is being taken down a notch or two. This reminds me of the negative stories that always accompany a politician who takes a vow of not accepting special interest money, only to find out that $1000 campaign contribution he got from his friendly neighbor was actually a registered lobbyist for a big oil company. More of this store…
Kim Kardashian Cancels the Kardashian Card – A smart, but slow PR Move
Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Crisis Communications, media relations, public relations, reputation management on November 29, 2010
Somebody on Team Kardashian has some smarts. After taking a beating from the press and the Connecticut Attorney General (and me!), the Kardashians have ended their relationship with a Credit Card (geared toward teens) that was a huge ripoff. Smart move Kim! You were a little slow, but still quick enough to avoid damage to your longterm reputation as a spokesperson. More at TMZ.
Wikileaks Fallout
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Crisis Communications, Government & Politics, Media, Video on November 29, 2010
Wikileaks has created what could be one of the biggest disasters for government communication and trust.
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