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Hate groups co-opted Finland’s brand identity – here’s how the country can reclaim it
Hate groups co-opted Finland’s brand identity – here’s how the country can reclaim it

Hate groups co-opted Finland’s brand identity – here’s how the country can reclaim it

Somehow I missed this 2014 Fast Company article about how Finland’s most well known icon, a crowned lion brandishing a sword, was co-opted by an extreme right-wing white nationalist group, despite me being both a Fast Company subscriber, and a…

The Key to Crisis Management Often is to Get People to Do Nothing

A couple years out of college, while working as an account executive at an Arizona public relations/public affairs firm, I helped spearhead a public relations campaign related to the first proposed and privately built toll road in Arizona (the project…

Why Tiger Woods’ apology was not as good as his golf game
Why Tiger Woods’ apology was not as good as his golf game

Why Tiger Woods’ apology was not as good as his golf game

Tiger Woods just finished delivering his apology statement, asking for forgiveness for his infidelities and letting down his family and fans. Generally, the content of the speech was good. He apologized thoroughly and took responsibility for his actions. He admitted…

Advertising is not journalism. But Newark wants you to think it is.

The City of Newark couldn’t seem to get good press for its activities and policies. So it’s buying good coverage for a year from a community newspaper. Most would agree that paid coverage that features a controlled message is considered advertising.…