A judge has ordered tobacco companies to advertise that they lied about the dangers of smoking. If the companies bow and do not appeal the court’s order, it will be an historic occasion in communications. Only rarely have judges stepped in to force companies to admit they have not told the truth. From a PR […]
Posted on November 30th, 2012 by admin
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Here is an issue PR strategists should start thinking about — the moral choices of robots. This story is focused on driver-less cars but as robots take over more of daily life, there are other areas as well. For example, the roles of robotic assistants to the elderly. There are such machines in existence. The […]
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by admin
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If one believed the media, the rise of Super Pacs in the last election cycle was evil and the rich buying elections. It turns out that much of what the media conveyed was hype. The President was re-elected. Democracy did not come to an end. There isn’t much evidence that anyone “bought” an election, although […]
Posted on November 28th, 2012 by admin
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For those who don’t follow the auto press, this is the leading edge of auto PR — operating data on your vehicle that you can access anytime anywhere. General Motors has long been in the lead with its OnStar technology that links each car to a call center and which sends an automatic emergency signal […]
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by admin
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Egypt is practicing PR in reverse. Its citizens are defining the boundaries of good relations and enforcing them through protest. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi thought he could get away with grabbing for sweeping powers, but the people won’t let him. They are forcing leaders to bow to their will. Mursi has created a dilemma for himself. If he […]
Posted on November 26th, 2012 by admin
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What kind of cultural impulse creates Black Friday madness when hundreds of thousands of people line up to assault stores? One can chalk it up to “everyone wants a bargain” but it is more than that. Tens of thousands wait in line all night as if trying to score tickets for a rock concert. Retailers […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2012 by admin
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HP’s announcement of a $8.8 billion write-down of last year’s acquisition is one more spike into its reputation as a well-managed business. Analysts and investors are asking if HP’s leaders can do anything right. The pressure on CEO Meg Whitman has increased and skepticism abounds. HP is not the only electronics company to face criticism. […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2012 by admin
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Posted on November 22nd, 2012 by admin
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A situation like this is a mortal threat to a brand. Sesame Street has every right to protect itself, especially since the character, Elmo, is one of the most important in its line-up. It would be a pity if the puppeteer’s personal behavior destroyed the creation he spent decades building. The puppeteer apparently understands that. […]
Posted on November 21st, 2012 by admin
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How do reasonable people get lost intellectually and fail to see what is happening around them? This is what Republican party members are asking themselves. Rather, it is what they should be asking. Some are convinced they are on the right course whether or not they win elections. But, senior party members understand they have […]
Posted on November 20th, 2012 by admin
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