Author Archives: Jeff Ansell

IABC 2012 World Conference in Chicago

I am speaking on June 25 at the IABC 2012 World Conference in Chicago. Welcome to Chicago video from the IABC! The International Association of Business Communicators 2012 World Conference will give attendees a look to the future of strategic … Continue reading

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Religion Politics & Business

The Charlotte Observer interviewed me recently regarding controversy over Amendment One, which is part of the U.S. Presidential primaries in North Carolina. Amendment One crosses religious and political lines. It addresses same-sex marriage issues. As you can imagine, it is … Continue reading

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Crisis Team … Legal vs. PR

I was interviewed recently by Pablo Fuchs for an article published in CCCA – Canadian Corporate Counsel Association magazine. We covered a variety of topics regarding the challenges of lawyers becoming involved as spokespersons during a time of crisis for … Continue reading

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Jeff’s Presentation Events for Nov. & Dec. 2011

When Your Publicity is Going South … is the title of my presentation on December 9th CORRECTION Sunday November 27 at The Higher Education Summit As described on their web site: The Higher Education Summit explores ways to ensure post … Continue reading

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Why Does Your Mind Go BLANK When You Need It Most?

BRAIN FREEZE happens to almost everyone. Why is it that when you need to deliver important information in a concise, articulate manner, your brain shuts down so tightly you can’t even remember your own name. How does it happen? You’re … Continue reading

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Leadership & Crisis Communication

I’m doing a Leadership & Crisis Communication presentation for an event on November 24, 2011 hosted by Genesis Executive Management. My portion of the presentation will address the challenges executives face everyday regarding mainstream and social media communication. It is even … Continue reading

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RIM FAIL – AGAIN !!

RIM’s co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, failed miserably to explain to their customers the four-day drop-out in their Blackberry service. It took them four long days to make a statement, and when they did, it was too little too … Continue reading

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Politician Claims Reporters are Lobbyists

Richard Kaplan, mayor of the South Florida town of Lauderhill is refusing to speak with media because, based on his interpretation of the new code of ethics in Broward County, he claims reporters are lobbyists. Consequently, the mayor wants all … Continue reading

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News Has Changed

Over the next few months I’m going to release a video each week of a series I recorded earlier in the year of me talking about issues related to news media and public relations. A few of the videos are already … Continue reading

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President Obama Drives Off a Cliff

George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, speaking with President Obama: Stephanopoulos: “There are so many people who simply don’t think they’re better off than they were four years ago. How do you convince them that they are?” President Obama: “Well, I … Continue reading

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