In the latest season of HBO’s hit anthology series The White Lotus, we’re treated to another round of wealthy people making poor decisions in picturesque locations. This time, among the spa treatments and meditation sessions, we find Timothy Ratliff, brilliantly portrayed by Jason Isaacs, facing what can only be described as a PR crisis of volcanic […]

By Megan Paquin As we find ourselves on the eve of one of the most contentious elections in history, brands everywhere are bracing for impact. The stakes are high, and even some of the biggest brands  are in the crosshairs (hello, McDonald’s). Let’s discuss how others can learn from McDonald’s unintentional foray into the political […]

With less than two weeks until Election Day, some are calling for a boycott of the largest fast food chain in the world, following McDonalds’ decision to allow former President Donald Trump to work a drive-thru window of a Pennsylvania store last Friday. Inside Retail sought out the expert opinion of Paquin Public Relations Founder […]

Social media can be a double-edged sword for brand founders, who often struggle to balance their individual expression with their role as the face of their business. While brands like Shay Mitchell’s Beis and Michelle Phan’s Em Cosmetics have harnessed social media to build consumer awareness, others have faced backlash. For instance, Scentbird’s co-founder Mariya […]

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. […]