Not much has changed since “permacrisis” was named the Word of the Year in 2022. Uncertainty and instability remain constant, especially as election season approaches. While many organizations and legal counsel have honed crisis management skills in this time, the need to build and maintain organizational resilience is presenting new ways of dealing with crises. […]

In today’s climate of extreme partisan politics, any organization can find itself in the middle of a public relations crisis. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently experienced such an event. A 2022 firm advertisement featuring a high school teacher also included footage of the same gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. […]

After a nationally criticized national anthem performance at the Major League Baseball 2024 Home Run Derby, Chief Executive Officer Megan Paquin, APR, CPRC, appeared on FOX 35’s Good Day Orlando to outline expert crisis management considerations. The country musician Ingrid Andress’ performance has been described as one of the worst pre-game renditions in modern history. […]

For many organizations, the fall season brings strategic planning sessions and budget discussions as we look toward a new year. While many marketing and communications decisions can be forecast, crisis management services have become a necessary evil in that there must be some funds set aside to deal with the unknown but how much and to whom they should be budgeted are tough questions. To help sim