If you’re an elected official or a government employee, navigating the intersection of personal social media usage and public records law is complex. With laws varying and evolving nationwide, it’s critically important to differentiate between personal, campaign and official social media accounts to comply with public records laws. Here are some general guidelines for you […]
By Hennes Communications Q: A reporter wants to interview me, and I don’t want to be identified as the source of the information. What do I do? A: The reporter’s goal is to interview you with no strings attached – everything you say and do can be reported. This is called “on the record” and […]
By Allison Braley, writing for PR News… The role of a communications professional in pop culture is often reduced to a “fixer” who goes as far as hiding bodies (see: “Scandal“), a glorified party planner (see: “Sex and the City” or “The Hills”), or most commonly, a nameless, harried, go-between shouting “no comment” into an open mic. […]
From the December 11, 2023 issue of Crain’s Cleveland Business Nonprofit board leaders donate their time, money and energy to these organizations. And they do so on top of everything else going on in their lives, including—often—family, full-time jobs and other volunteering duties. But it’s that dedication that makes these leaders stand out. Not only […]
Tony Jaques, Director of Issue Outcomes Pty Ltd, is both colleague and friend. Writing from Australia, he offers solid advice about when to speak – and when not to speak. Let’s see what he has to say… When you’re in the public spotlight over a high-profile issue, the first question is often: “What shall we […]
From wildfires in Hawaii to hurricanes in Florida, and sweltering heat, ice storms, boil-water notices, tornadoes, and extended service outages everywhere in between, 2023 has provided many crises (or near crises) on which utility communicators must communicate. That’s why we sat down with Thomas Fladung (left), managing partner at Hennes Communications, a crisis communications firm, to assess the current state of […]
Are you a mid-career professional seeking to boost your career prospects and make a real impact in the world of crisis communication? Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication has an exciting opportunity that could transform your future. In partnership with Hennes Communications, they’re offering a unique chance to earn graduate certificate credit in crisis communication. […]
By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications Cancel culture is a movement aimed at ostracizing, discrediting and “deplatforming” individuals and companies for behavior or transgressions deemed offensive. According to Wikipedia, cancel culture is a controversial topic that exacerbates political polarization, with arguments from two opposing sides. One side argues that it gives a voice to marginalized communities […]
In their new book “The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad,” co-authors Evan Nierman and Mark Sachs, crisis management experts at Red Banyan, examine the debate surrounding cancel culture. Cancel culture is a movement aimed at ostracizing, discrediting and “deplatforming” individuals and companies for behavior or transgressions deemed offensive. […]
From The Soufan Center The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered additional classified documents at a residence belonging to U.S. President Joseph Biden during a January 20 search. The search is part of an ongoing investigation into the president’s possible improper storage or handing of classified materials. A lawyer for former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence […]