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Why Trump Can Get Away with Saying Anything CNBC
Why can Donald Trump seemingly say anything and get away with it? Eric Dezenhall comments on why there are different rules for different people and organizations in high-stakes communications. Read the full article
Why Aetna Is Not a Villain Real Clear Markets
Steven Schlein and Anne Marie Malecha comment that Aetna’s savvy business acumen should not be vilified by the media or federal government simply because they don’t like the fact they were outplayed. Aetna has broken no laws and its obligation is to its employees and shareholders. This “Aetna (and other insurers) is a villain” narrative being pushed […]
Trump vs. Clinton: It’s a Battle of the Brands CNBC
INSIGHT: Eric Dezenhall’s commentary on CNBC regarding which presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, has the brand that will resonate better with voters this November. Read the full article
Crisis Manager Weighs In On Ryan Lochte’s Situation WBZ News Radio 1030
WBZ Radio featured Eric Dezenhall to discuss Ryan Lochte and the apology he released after claiming he was robbed at gunpoint. Eric states that apologies made during a crisis are always declared mismanaged by the media. Talking is what got Lochte into trouble and more talking is not the answer.
ERIC DEZENHALL On Swimmer Gate The Hugh Hewitt Show
Eric Dezenhall speaks with Hugh Hewitt regarding Ryan Lochte and the swimmer’s Rio Olympic crisis. Hugh asks Eric what he would advise the swimmers, sponsors as well as the U.S. Olympic Committee. Listen to audio here
How Free Trade Died in the US – and Why the Same Could Happen in Britain Too
Free trade advocates in Britain should look to the US, where two historic trade deals have died, as a warning for their own political climate. Sam Jefferies, vice president at Dezenhall suggests that this was due to ineffective communications, which sealed the fate of the 12 nation TPP pact and what will be the end […]
Charisma & Damage Control at Tesla CNBC
Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the Tesla accident impact, Eric Dezenhall says charismatic visionaries such as Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are granted passes because they “crank out cool stuff.” When asked about Musk’s Twitter war with Fortune, Dezenhall says that Musk will fare better than a CEO of a more traditional publicly […]
The Wall Street Defense Is Back in Vogue
The law firm at the center of the Panama Papers scandal is vigorously implementing the tried and true “Wall Street defense” – declaring loudly and repeatedly that making money is not, in fact, illegal. And it’s working, according to Dezenhall Resources’ Sam Jefferies. Read the full article
Wall Street’s Image Problem CNBC
CNBC asks Eric Dezenhall if Wall Street needs to rebrand its image after the primary voting exit polls in New York revealed that many Democrats and Republicans agreed Wall Street hurts the economy more than helps. Watch the video or read the article from the CNBC website
Behind the Headlines With Josh Culling Cision
Josh Culling, senior vice president at Dezenhall Resources shares his insight on what brands can do when a crisis arises; the role of social media in crisis communications and why he gets excited to use Snapchat. Read the full article