Crisis Management

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Chuck E. Cheese Needs to Take Fisticuffs Off The Menu

July 31st, 2013 by

A 20-person brawl at a Chuck E. Cheese outlet in Wisconsin is just the latest episode of violence at the fast-food chain that caters to kids. Earlier this week a dad and his young son… Continued

Top Weiner Aide Offers Communicators a Lesson on How Not to Talk to Reporters

July 31st, 2013 by

If Anthony Weiner thought his campaign woes couldn’t get any worse, then Barbara Morgan likely changed his mind. Morgan is Weiner’s communication director and yesterday she responded to a former intern’s tell-all article in the Daily News with a barrage of insults and obscenities, which adds yet another layer of discreditable behavior to the campaign.

Coca-Cola’s Lawyers Claim Consumers Are Dumb To Believe Vitaminwater is Healthy

July 30th, 2013 by

A four-year-old lawsuit concerning the false advertising of Vitaminwater as a health drink continues to cause problems for Coca-Cola. The soft drink giant’s legal team has argued from the beginning that: “no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking Vitaminwater was a healthy beverage.”

FedEx Package Tosser Mea Culpa: We’re All Crisis Managers Now

July 29th, 2013 by

By now, you’ve probably seen the video of a FedEx courier carelessly tossing bosses into the back of her truck. The other man in the video is a security guard named Bob Marge, and he wants you to know that he’s sorry.

Video Pick: Anthony Weiner’s Latest Apology Tour

July 25th, 2013 by

Anthony Weiner — or should we say “Carlos Danger” — is in the throes of a new crisis stemming from his apparent sexting habit. His poll numbers have already taken a huge hit, as reported by CNN.

Anthony Weiner Doesn’t Have a PR Problem

July 25th, 2013 by

New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, also known as Carlos Danger in the sexting world, issued an apology this week after more salacious text messages surfaced between him and a twenty-something Indiana woman. The messages… Continued

Is SeaWorld Protesting Too Much For Its Own Good Against Killer Whale Documentary?

July 24th, 2013 by

SeaWorld is taking preemptive action against a new documentary that’s highly critical of the aquatic theme park. But the move could be seen as an overreaction that ends up backfiring on SeaWorld.

5 Steps to Managing a Crisis with Social Media

July 22nd, 2013 by

An errant Facebook comment or distasteful quote from a company executive can ignite a crisis in a matter of minutes. Here’s how to fight back on social.

When C-Level Execs’ Personal Beliefs Compromise The Brand

July 22nd, 2013 by

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, Chick-fil-A President-COO Dan Cathy chimed in on his Twitter account about the decision.

McDonald’s Offers its Employees Budget Tips But They Aren’t ‘Lovin’ It’

July 18th, 2013 by

In an effort to bolster its employee relations program, McDonald’s launched a microsite aimed at helping staffers balance their finances. The seemingly positive gesture has, however, backfired on the fast-food giant because the budget is unrealistic and suggests employees should seek a second job.