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- My son Adam was on the air on Sirius XM Radio in New York City. Adam is a Fantasy NASCAR expert. He was great! http://t.co/Vw0Z36ISPH 43 years ago
- Susan Krashinsky, the Globe&Mail, interviewed me about the Bangladesh tragedy that killed over 620 people http://t.co/FAwPbM1MEO 43 years ago
- It was my pleasure Samara @ColorMeSamara. Thank you so much for your kinds words. All the best, Jeff RE http://t.co/FfbPdHXQS3 43 years ago
- You're welcome Mary @MaryKPr Thanks for the MT re my #HumberPR presentation. Kind regards, Jeff RE http://t.co/uOyt872cOe 43 years ago
- Thank you Corey for your kind words re my #HumberPR presentation. All the best, Jeff RE http://t.co/mw2rwYGNIL 43 years ago
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Category Archives: News
PR Crisis for Manufacturers
Galen Weston, Executive Chairman Loblaw, was plunged into a public relations crisis recently when a Bangladesh factory manufacturing clothing for the JOE Fresh brand collapsed killing over 620 people. The Globe and Mail interviewed me about the tragedy and asked … Continue reading
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Tagged business magazine, CEO, communication, credibility, crisis management, executive, media training, PR, reporter, social media, spokesperson
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Media and the Message
I recently wrote an article for the British Columbia School Trustees Association, and in it I address how spokespeople are often only one sentence away from disaster. Even with the best of intentions, the words that leave your lips can sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, CFO, CIO, communication, COO, executive, politician, PR, spokesperson
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Reporter Ruffles Quentin Tarantino
Even though well-known movie director Quentin Tarantino has done thousands of interviews, he still lets himself get emotional and downright feisty with reporters. During a recent interview to promote Django, a smug and pretentious interviewer tried to get under Tarantino’s … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, entertainer, media training, reporter
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When Your Brand is in Chaos
When your brand is thrown into chaos, you need to immediately make good decisions to protect your reputation and share prices. You will never get a second chance to make the right decision, so you have to be prepared before … Continue reading
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Tagged attorney, CEO, communication, credibility, crisis management, executive, lawyer, legal counsel, media training, newspapers, PR, radio, Shikatani Lacroix Design, spokesperson, TV
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Mayor Rob Ford Conflict of Interest
CTV interviewed me recently about Mayor Rob Ford’s most recent crisis. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is embroiled in yet another media crisis, and this time it could cost him his job. Mayor Ford, who stumbles into controversy quite regularly, is … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, credibility, crisis management, lawyer, Mayor Rob Ford, media training, politician, PR, reporter, TV
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When the Headline Is YOU – Listen!
When the Headline Is YOU is now available as an AUDIO BOOK! Audible.com produced it, complete with PDF’s of my Media Messaging Toolkit. It’s like a PODCAST, but better! It’s a total reproduction of the print version, which means you now … Continue reading
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Tagged audiobook, CEO, CFO, CIO, communication, COO, crisis management, executive, media training, newspapers, politician, PR, Review, social media, spokesperson
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Say It Like You Mean It
My IABC 2012 World Conference presentation was entitled, Say It Like You Mean It. As always, the IABC World Conference hosted an incredible Keynote Speaker & Presenter roster that addressed a wide variety of business communication issues. The theme this year in … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Conference, executive, IABC, media training, PR, speaking, spokesperson
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ABC News Jumped the Gun
ABC News jumped the gun and mistakenly connected Jim Holmes with The Tea Party regarding the tragic shooting during the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises When ABC News realised they were wrong, they quickly apologized. Unfortunately, an apology … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC News, CEO, Cinemark Theaters, communication, crisis management, Dark Knight Rises, James Holmes, media training, spokesperson, Tea Party, Timothy Warner CEO, TV
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IABC World Conference Chicago
I presented at the IABC World Conference 2012 in Chicago last month and met a lot of very interesting people. The conference this year was as fantastic as always, so if you missed it, please make plans to attend next … Continue reading
MP Chloe Smith Chokes
When British MP Chloe Smith sat down to be interviewed by Jeremy Paxman on the BBC, the TV interview went from bad to worse in an instant. Smith stumbled right out of the gate on a simple question. As soon … Continue reading
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Tagged Chloe Smith, communication, credibility, Jeremy Paxman, media training, politician, reporter, spokesperson, TV
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