When You Are the Face of Crisis: 5 Keys for Successful Media Relations

Being proactive and getting out in front of a situation is the best way to remain in control of it. Here are five keys for successful communication when facing the media.
Fallston Group Helps Put Out Fire at Baltimore Nonprofit

The storefront of Baltimore nonprofit Sharp Dressed Man caught fire recently. Efforts to turn short-term adversity into long-term advantage begin.
Breach Response Planning – Most Plans Fall Short

Dealing with a breach is one of the most stressful and very real situations any executive team will face. One of the first calls should be to an experienced crisis management team and/or PR firm familiar with breach response.
Leadership on a Mission with Luisa Caiazzo

SARC CEO Luisa Caiazzo joins Rob Weinhold in the 12th installment of Fallston Group’s 15-Minute Leadership Quick Hit to discuss what it takes to lead a mission-oriented organization. Tune in to hear how Luisa builds her team’s confidence in order to rally around the common goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. In a highly charged and emotional environment, Luisa’s leadership team understands the importance of creating a positive work-life balance. About SARC SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is Harford County’s lifeline to victims, potential victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking. Working within the community, SARC is the catalyst for the eradication and prevention of violence. SARC’s mission is to end domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking, to aid its victims, and to create a society free from abuse and fear. To learn more, visit www.sarc-maryland.org.
Gary McCord “Raked” Through the Coals…Again

CBS’ Gary McCord found himself in hot water after being misinterpreted during a live broadcast of the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend. After his intentional blunder in 1994, viewers are not as forgiving this time around.
Water Crisis Leaves Citizens, Officials Divided

Flint, MI: Dangerous levels of lead have contaminated the city’s tap water for almost two years. People are calling for officials to be held accountable, including Governor Rick Snyder.
Chipotle Closes Doors for One-Day Food Safety Meeting
Chipotle will close its doors February 8th for a one-day national food safety meeting.
Is It Too Late for Chipotle to Become An “Industry Leader” in Food Safety?

Chipotle responds to E. coli outbreak; claims it will become a “leader in food safety.”
During Time of Crisis, World’s Most Powerful Mobilize for Common Cause

Despite the horrific devastation we all witnessed two weeks ago, it’s encouraging to see some of the world’s most powerful leaders affirmatively put their differences aside for a common cause.
Data Breach: Not “If,” But “When”

Imagine everything from cell phones, automobiles and even coffee makers having network connectivity. Find out what can be done to help companies minimize data breach risk.