Recent events have made crisis communications a hot topic. Wikipedia defines crisis communications as “a sub-specialty of the public relations profession that is designed to protect and defend an individual, company, or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation.” PRSA National Chair and CEO Rhoda Weiss recently added in an advocacy statement, “Organizations are on alert this week with […]
In just two weeks, delegates from your Chapters will be at National Assembly voting on proposed bylaw amendments and the new National Committee. Our current Committee has proposed two bylaw amendments, including the PRSSA dues increase proposal below. This would be the first such increase since 1998. This Blog entry provides a forum for all of our members to voice […]
This week, the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations held its board meetings in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I accepted an invitation to serve on the advisory board this year and was glad to provide PRSSA’s perspective on the Center’s projects. I can assure you that this board has the best of intentions for our student society and the public relations […]
The Super Bowl is widely considered the peak time for advertising, and companies pay dearly for exposure to an estimated 90 million viewers. These spots reached a record $2.4 million according to CNNMoney. As we know, advertising and public relations can often coincide. For instance, King Pharmaceuticals Inc. paid for commercial spots promoting heart health and an American Heart Association […]
People often wonder about the benefits of working with diverse groups, and who is included in that description. PRSSA has addressed its stand through a Diversity Initiative (www.prssa.org/diversity), publications (PRSSA Embracing Diversity with Open Arms, Diversity in our Society) and various National Committee speeches. We’re curious to hear your thoughts now. How does diversity affect your Chapters and members? What issues have you encountered in your Chapter […]
This weekend, PRSSA captured the knowledge of a true industry pioneer. Best of all, the interview with Lawrence G. Foster is captured entirely both on film and in print. Foster, the former Corporate Vice President of Johnson & Johnson, implemented a crisis plan during the 1982 Tylenol crisis that is viewed today as a benchmark in crisis communications. Nearly 25 […]
PRSSA is taking an active role in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Tylenol crisis communications plan and we’d like to include our members as much as possible. Please take note of the action item at the bottom of this post. If you’re not familiar, Tylenol suffered a crisis in 1982 when seven people in Chicago were killed with cyanide-laced […]
