I know something about terrorists. From 1972-74 I was part of a US Army counterintelligence operation that successfully infiltrated a front group for what became known as the “Red Army Faction,” a terrorist organization in Europe that killed dozens. From 1975-77 I worked out of the US Army Intelligence Command’s …
The Ryan Braun Saga: Part Two
The following is a guest article from frequent contributor and director of crisis communications for Triad Strategies, Rick Kelly. If you missed Part One of this story, head here first. The Ryan Braun Saga: Part Two We who practice crisis communications for a living are intimately and sometimes painfully familiar …
Communications Breakdown
“Why after the AIG spa scandal, the car manufacturers’ jet debacle and the bonus blow-up do corporate executives continue to make obvious missteps in the public arena that have led to growing anger among employees and the public? The answer is partially due to poor public relations and a deaf …
How Many Arnies is That?
The Courage Campaign, an online organizing network that pushes for progressive change in California, has launched a very unique campaign in an attempt to make Californians take notice of the current budget crisis. In an excellent example of a grassroots issues management campaign, they put a comedic spin on the …