A lot of us go into business because we think we can do something differently or better. Produce a tougher widget. Provide better service. Offer stronger solutions. This past week, a sports publicity issue gnawed at me. The NFL reportedly… Read More »League mandate sparks sports PR challenge
Quick recap: Data firm Astronomer’s CEO, Andy Byron and Chief People Officer (HR director), Kristin Cabot, were caught during a kiss-cam sweep at a concert. Their duck-and-run response sparked uh-ohs and lots of speculation.
Their reaction sparked the hot takes that led to a PR issue. Had they stayed chill and not reacted to their images on the screen, the public might not know the name Astronomer-the-company any better than it did last week. Photo credit: Coldplay
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The primary purpose of public relations is to establish, improve and maintain public perception. I advise PR and publicity clients to prepare for overwhelming benefits from public exposure as well as blowback that may result of something they say, write… Read More »Do ideologies belong in business publicity?
How do basketball player Angel Reese and Reese’s candy brand not have an endorsement deal? It’s such an obvious match I thought it was already a thing. Only until I read on July 4 that Hershey’s Reese’s brand is “in… Read More »Angel Reese and Reese’s candy is a publicity partnership made in endorsement heaven
Another life is gone too soon. Not because he, a 30-year-old professional golfer, had some down days or played a few bad holes. Grayson Murray spoke openly about his ongoing battle with depression, anxiety and alcohol. Despite his fight, they… Read More »Acknowledge, Accept, Advance: Conversations continue after pro golfer’s suicide
This is the first post I’ve published here in months because of logistical issues with the gpublicity website (lesson reinforced: better vet vendors). Dates and unexplaineed repetition of previous posts may still not make sense but thanks to the welcome… Read More »Catching up with CBS Sports director, Mark Grant, before Final Four 2024
NOTE: After the following post was written, the Anti-Defamation League, the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving sent out a statement – which issued no apology. But the ADL got some coin. Carry on … ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Charles Barkley apparently has better PR sense… Read More »Charles Barkley provides solid PR advice
During Super Bowl week in Phoenix, I enjoyed the chance to escort former NFL quarterback, Christian Ponder, around Radio Row to speak with reporters and show hosts. He spoke about his football career, his famous wife (Samantha Ponder is the… Read More »Former NFL QB talks draft process, life after football