Public relations, public relations training, public relations campaign, public relations writing, public relations strategy, public relations plan, public relations tips, public relations resources, public relations courses, and media relations is all hard work unless you have the skills. Here’s praise … Read More
Tension Between Lawyers and PR During a Crisis
During a crisis there is always going to be tension between lawyers and PR people. For PR people during a crisis the strategy is: 1. Tell the facts2. Tell it early3. Tell it all For Lawyers it is: 1. Don’t … Read More
Analysis of Julia Gillard’s First Speech As Prime Minister
How did Julia Gillard (pictured – source mirror.com.uk) go in her first speech as prime minister after Kevin Rudd was forced to step aside? Well, pretty impressive. Most of us have a fear of public speaking and public speaking doesn’t … Read More
Analysis of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Last Speech
What a day in Australian politics. An historic moment as Kevin Rudd steps down (picture AAP). It was the equivalent of having to deliver your own eulogy at your own funeral. Very difficult. What can we learn about his last … Read More
Words That Hurt
There’s been a lot in the media in Australia about racist comments recently – all with very negative consequences. Here’s three examples: 1. In Rugby League, coach, TV presenter and former great Andrew Johns, described a Queensland player as a … Read More
Name Change for BP?
By Thomas Murrell MBA, CSP International Business Speaker Imagine you are the CEO of BP. At the outset of the crisis you say “it’s just a drop in the ocean” and will cause “minimal damage”. Later you say to reporters … Read More
More PR Problems With Perceptions for BP Boss
In PR, perception is reality. So how do you deal with the media during a crisis? How do you test a crisis plan? How improtant is crisis communications? What to do in a crisis? So what is the perception of … Read More
CEOs Behaving Badly – DJ’s Share Price Falls 4% After Inappropriate Behaviour Towards Female Staff Member
What happens when the CEO of ASX publicly listed upmarket department store David Jones resigns after a female staff member makes allegations about inappropriate behaviour towards her? The termination of the contract of Mark McInnes as CEO and board member … Read More
Can You Predict the Stockmarket?
Predicting future movements in the stock market is the holy grail for any investor or investor relations professional. Investor relations advice, investor relations training, investor relations courses and investor relations consultants are all good ways to get a better understanding … Read More
