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How to Counter a Deepfake Narrative With Crisis Communications

By Gabriel De La Rosa for PRNews Public relations is a messy business. Even when you don’t screw up, somehow you do. That is even more true now in the emerging AI era of deepfakes, when an image of your likeness can be used against you, even if it wasn’t really you.  Take the example of […]


Boeing’s Seemingly Endless Reputational Quagmire

By Tony Jaques for Crisis Response Journal When the label ‘troubled’ is inserted every time your company name appears, you know you are on a hiding to nothing. That is the reality for a once much-admired and envied giant of the aviation and aerospace industry. And it’s a stark example of how a succession of […]


Could You Pass the Crucial “Sit-Next-To-On-A-Bus” Test?

By Carol Kinsey Goman A recent graduate had just been hired by one of the world’s most prestigious high-tech companies. When I asked her why she was chosen out of the hundreds of candidates vying for that position, she said that it was due to the “sit next to on a bus” test. She went […]


How Companies Should Weigh In on a Controversy

In this post-election climate, the expectations placed upon corporations, as well as healthcare, education and social service organizations, are more complex than ever. Navigating societal issues, especially hot-button topics like gender, climate and racial discrimination, is no longer optional—it’s an expectation. This responsibility grows exponentially with the reelection of Donald Trump, as organizations may face […]


Reclaiming Authenticity in the Era of Misinformation: 5 PR Lessons from “Wicked”

By Kim Markus, writing for PR News… In today’s fast-paced media environment, where misinformation quickly spreads, PR professionals face a critical challenge: how to ensure authenticity remains at the heart of campaigns. The trust built with audiences is fragile, and reclaiming it requires courage, transparency and a focus on storytelling that resonates. The release of the […]


Many Americans Find Value in Getting News on Social Media, but Concerns About Inaccuracy Have Risen

By Luxuan Wang and Naomi Forman-Katz for Pew Research Center Social media plays a crucial role in Americans’ news consumption. Half of all U.S. adults say they at least sometimes get news there, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Those who get news on social media name a variety of things that they like about […]


Consortium of State School Boards Associations Names Hennes Communications as Preferred Provider of Crisis Communications Services

We are pleased to announce that Hennes Communications has been named Preferred Provider of Crisis Communications Services for the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA). COSSBA represents 25 state school boards associations across the United States, serving more than 7,700 local public school districts. About Hennes Communications Founded in 1989, Hennes Communications is one […]


A Crisis Communications Toolkit for Before, During and After Election Day

By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications UPDATE: The piece below was written a few days before Election Day.  We hope you agree it’s still worth a read.  However, the polls are now closed, Election Day is behind us, most of the results appear to be uncontested, the U.S. Senate will soon be in the hands of […]


About Half of TikTok Users Under 30 Say They Use it to Keep Up With Politics, News

By Colleen McClain for Pew Research Center TikTok has been so popular among young Americans that presidential campaigns are using it for voter outreach. And some young adults are using TikTok to keep up with politics or get news, a Pew Research Center survey shows. TikTok has been so popular among young Americans that presidential campaigns are using it for voter outreach. […]


Fraud Alert: How to Silence Your Inner Imposter

By Katie Neal for PRNews Let’s be honest. Women have been told they’re not good enough for their entire lives. They’re expected to juggle countless roles, maintain impossible standards, break glass ceilings that still hover, and all while earning less than men who hold similar roles. It doesn’t take a communications genius to understand that […]


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