Cancel culture has become a hot-button topic, but do you really know what the term means? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines one form of the verb cancel as “to withdraw one’s support for (someone, such as a celebrity, or something, such as a company) publicly...
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When a crisis occurs it’s important to get information out fast so the affected stakeholders can take appropriate action. But sharing information online can be tricky if you don’t have a plan in place or a venue in mind. A website blog can be an...
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Silencing someone who expresses an opinion or viewpoint that you don’t share is at the heart of cancel culture. Trying to shut down someone’s brand or voice because you disagree with their views is a troubling dynamic that is especially dangerous because it could happen...
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Faced with pressure from an online mob to issue an apology, what should you do? The truth be told, it is not a guaranteed fix and there are a lot of reasons why. Here are some key questions to consider when you are assessing the pros...
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Being interviewed live as cameras roll can be stressful and intimidating. And if you’ve never done it before, it can be easy to lose your train of thought or freeze if you get a tricky question. Yet some people always manage to look calm and...
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By Evan Nierman The case of Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey highlights the real dangers of cancel culture and illustrates what can go wrong when salacious sexual accusations are leveled and media coverage amplifies them without having all the facts. Spacey’s experience exemplifies how a rush to judgment can...
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Boycotting or banning a person, brand or organization to silence their views is the driving force behind cancel culture. “Canceling” works because it is fueled by the power of the internet and vicious online attacks can gin up endless support online. The attacks can be...
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If you run a medical business like a hospital or doctor’s office, then healthcare public relations is a term that should be familiar. Healthcare PR is a specialized kind of public relations that focuses on businesses in the healthcare field that offer everything from medical care and...
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Reporters are besieged with story pitches and have limited time to review them, so if you want yours to get a second look, make it memorable, relevant, and targeted. Think strategically when you write a pitch and make sure the news value is relevant, timely...
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You may have heard the phrase “content is king” but do you have any idea what it means or why it could matter to your business? Content is a marketing strategy that relies on storytelling to attract, retain and engage potential customers by sharing information about...
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