In the context of crisis public relations, goodwill serves as a “reputational buffer.” It can serve as a sort of corporate savings account. Every time a company acts with transparency, Read More
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Clients seeking crisis communications advice often ask: Should we keep our head down, or get out in front of the crisis? This question applies to all types of clients: corporate, Read More
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The recent MPPOA lawsuit has brought to light a serious breach of private data and, importantly, public trust.
A recent lawsuit filed by Madel PA on behalf of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) has brought to light a serious breach of private data and, importantly, Read More
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Careful management and communications during a workplace accident or fatality helps everyone. Wherever you live, you probably have seen news of a workplace accident or, unfortunately, even a fatality. Workplace Read More
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Crises are complicated. But crisis communications should be simple.
Life is complicated. Business is complicated. Crises are complicated. Crisis communications, however, should be simple. Why? Because they are most effective when simple and straightforward: this allows people to understand Read More
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I took this picture of my daughter, Nina, yesterday. No filters, no editing. Certainly there are some photographic flaws. But viewed broadly, it’s a simple and beautiful photo: girl, paddleboard, Read More
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Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys Stacy Bettison and Barry Edwards recently co-authored the cover article in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s March 2023 edition of Minnesota Bench and Bar: “Getting serious Read More
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A note of thanks from Stacy Bettison: I write this deeply grateful for getting to the ten-year mark at BETTISON PR. That gratitude rests in you: clients, colleagues, family and Read More
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