Just hours before their major fashion show in Shanghai was scheduled to start, Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana canceled the event after facing extensive backlash for recent promotional videos and Instagram messages.
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December 6, 2018: CEO Andy Gilman to Speak at PR News Media Relations Next Practices Conference
Join us at the 2018 PR News Media Relations at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. PR veteran and CEO Andy Gilman will be speaking on the panel, “The Essentials for a Successful Brand Newsroom,” along with Hotwire Senior Director Bettina Papirio and Marriott International Media Relations Director Barbara DeLollis. Read more
Communicating About Safety in Unsafe Times
Be honest: When was the last time you read the safety card in the airplane seat pocket, reviewed the office evacuation wall chart, or even looked at where the exit signs are in a bar or theater? Read more
GSA Schedule, or Not – What Makes Sense?
This post is guest written by Jennifer Schaus.
The answer is “it depends”. GSA Schedules are a vendor short list, a marketing tool only and absolutely NOT required to do business with the US Federal Government. Read more
Inappropriate Workplace Behavior Leads to a PR Crisis for Google and NBC News
Both Google and NBC News came under fire this week for their handling of inappropriate workplace behavior thus offering contrasting examples of how to handle a PR crisis. In the article, “PR Lessons from Google’s and NBC’s Contrasting Crisis Responses,” CEO Andy Gilman offers his advice for the two companies. Read more
Corporate Activism: CEOs Are Stepping Out
For decades, conventional wisdom for corporate CEOs was to steer clear of controversial issues and politics. Why risk alienating your customer base and shareholders?
No longer. Driven by activist investors, advocacy social media campaigns, a more diverse workforce, and a polarized national political and social atmosphere, CEO activism is on the rise. Read more
Welcome our fall intern Eduardo!
CommCore welcomes Eduardo Umana our fall intern! Eduardo is currently enrolled at the University of Maryland College Park. Learn more about him in our blog.
Three words you would use to describe yourself…
Analytical, charismatic, and perseverant. Read more
Advice for Christine Blasey Ford? Remember the Three C’s: Be Clear, Confident, and Credible
With all eyes on a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill, CEO Andy Gilman offers his advice for Dr. Ford in The Boston Globe article, “How Experts Would Prepare Christine Blasey Ford for Kavanaugh Testimony.” Read more
Of False Facts and Smears: PR Tips for Effective Response
“Truth is no longer dictated by [news] authorities, but is networked by peers. For every fact there is a counter-fact and all these counter-facts and facts look identical online, which is confusing to most people.” Read more