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 […]
By Steve Smith for PRWeek Early in my career, one of my most dreaded assignments — aside from telephone call-downs — was requesting a correction from a journalist on a story that I secured for a client. For many PR pros, this is an intimidating ask of a journalist’s time. Many PR pros would probably […]
By Kelly Byrnes for Harvard Business Review Being a panelist offers advantages that extend beyond the appreciative applause of the audience. It’s a chance to showcase your expertise, network with your professional community, contribute to industry dialogue, and build your reputation as a thought leader. If you perform well, your colleagues may begin to see […]
By Denise-Marie Ordway for The Journalist’s Resource Journalists often make mistakes when reporting on data such as opinion poll results, federal jobs reports and census surveys because they don’t quite understand — or they ignore — the data’s margin of error. Data collected from a sample of the population will never perfectly represent the population […]
By Stefanie M. Marrone Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it’s also a powerful tool for sharing ideas and inspiring others. Many people, even seasoned speakers, feel physiological reactions like a faster heartbeat and shaky hands before taking the stage, including me. The key is to not associate these feelings with impending failure. […]
By Stefanie M. Marrone for The Social Media Butterfly Public speaking is an important skill that everyone needs to master and it’s something you can learn – trust me, as I’ve been there too. I wasn’t always a confident public speaker—in fact, I used to be filled with anxiety every time I had to speak […]
Introduction by Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications Ensuring the safety of students is a collective responsibility, with school board members and superintendents playing a crucial role. In today’s world, where school safety is increasingly at stake, it is imperative that these leaders receive adequate crisis management training and share lessons learned to effectively address the challenges […]
Hennes Communications has been named among the top crisis PR firms in the U.S. by Chambers and Partners, the leading independent professional legal research company in the world. Hennes Communications is one of only 18 communication consulting firms included in the list for 2024. Bruce Hennes, chief executive officer, also received an individual ranking by […]
By Henry Cooke for PRNews One of the best things about going to live conferences and other events is meeting the media who attend them. In my past career as a political reporter in New Zealand, I spent untold hours standing around bored at such events wishing someone in the pertinent industry would offer an […]
Introduction by Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications Founded in 1989, Hennes Communications initially served as a full-service public relations firm. The landscape shifted dramatically following the 9/11 attacks when we pivoted to crisis communications and crisis management, becoming one of the few North American firms dedicated exclusively to this niche. Whether introduced by a CEO […]
