By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Four months after slapping Chris Rock in front of millions of people, Will Smith has posted an emotional video apology asking for forgiveness and understanding. Undoubtedly, the question in many people’s minds is whether the apology is a sincere expression of remorse or a desperate attempt to salvage an imploding career. Following […]
By Ernie Smith for Associations Now Not everyone has a perfect professional track record. Maybe a failed initiative or a connection to a corrupt organization earlier in your career is holding you back, or perhaps a criminal record is proving hard to get past. Or maybe you were simply inexperienced and needed time to build your […]
By Avi Goren, Co-Founder & CEO, Marqii, for CommPro In 2021, 94% of consumers surveyed by ReviewTrackers said that a bad review convinced them to avoid a business. Not only that, but according to Search Engine Land report, companies with more reviews generate 54% greater revenue. Reviews can make or break a company. In the modern digital age, […]
By Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., for CommPro In 2002, a Stanford University professor made audiotapes of physicians and their patients in session. Half of the doctors had been previously brought to court for malpractice. She then played the tapes for her students, who were able to determine which physicians had been sued. But here’s the […]
By Allie Volpe for Vox Julia Strand was confident in her scientific findings when they were published in 2018. Strand’s research showed that when a circular beacon of light was present in a noisy setting, people expended less energy listening to their conversation partner and responded quicker than without the light. The feedback was […]
Bruce Hennes, Chief Executive Officer of Hennes Communications, was again named to the 2022 Lawdragon Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting, the definitive guide to the experts in management, marketing, communication and recruiting most valued by law firm leaders. Hennes Communications, founded in 1989 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the […]
By William Flynn for Industry Dive While the article cited below was written for the grocery industry, it’s good advice for any company or organization. The writer, William Flynn, is a former principal deputy assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection and former assistant commissioner of the New York City […]
It’s a simple fact: Controversies today are tried in the Court of Public Opinion more often than the Court of Law. News now breaks first on social media, with traditional media sweeping Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for leads. Whether your organization is immersed in crisis or dealing with a hot-button issue, your news can quickly […]
Introduction by Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications The U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade leaves states to decide whether to restrict or ban abortion. And it leaves employers who provide healthcare plans deciding what to do and say about an issue that has separated the nation for decades. An attorney described it this […]
By Nicole Schuman for PR News The days of employee communication remaining internal are long gone. You’ll be prepared “if you always assume emails will be forwarded externally, internal town halls will be recorded and shared and updated policy handbooks will be leaked,” says Aubrey Quinn, COO, Clyde Group. That said, this week’s internal communication […]