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So, Rolling Stone Got it Wrong — Now What? Real Clear Politics
A newly authored piece by Eric Dezenhall written for Real Clear Politics on the practical aftermath of the Rolling Stone/UVA controversy.
A Look Back at the Target Breach Huffington Post
The Ghost of Crisis Past: Eric Dezenhall breaks down the effective and costly damage control campaign launched by Target to recover from the big 2013 cyber breach
On ‘Dursting’: Why Media Prey Go on Camera Huffington Post
For many who have watched HBO’s The Jinx and scratched their heads wondering why Robert Durst would do the interview, which, in turn, likely led to his arrest, Eric Dezenhall provides his four reasons on ‘Dursting’
Crisis managers say NBC News handling Brian Williams scandal well Washington Examiner
Eric Dezenhall was interviewed by the Washington Examiner on the NBC response to how it has handled the Brian Williams scandal.
What time is the Super Bowl? Josh Culling
Even if you are currently under a rock, by now you’re aware of the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots’ alleged deflating of footballs to gain an edge in the AFC Championship Game. The coverage of “Deflate-gate” has been ubiquitous and hysterical. A Google News search for “NFL Deflate gate” turns up 73 pages of […]
Managing Scandal in a 24-Hour News Cycle at the Newseum Newseum
The Inside Media event on 1/24/15 at the Newseum in which Eric Dezenhall was interviewed about Managing Scandal in a 24-Hour News Cycle as well as his book, “Glass Jaw: A Manifest for Defending Fragile Reputations in an Age of Instant Scandal.” is now available to listen to as a podcast or the episode may […]
Controversy and Contrition: The Art of Crisis Management The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Eric Dezenhall was in the studio with Kojo Nnamdi (WAMU 88.5) to discuss the perception and reality of crisis management.
Media Complicit in Manufacturing Political Crises Aaron Saunders
The old adage goes, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” While the saying rings true, it often provides justification for a preordained conclusion. However, when crisis strikes – particularly political “scandals” – there is often nothing more fueling it than a smoke machine.
Will ‘chilling effect’ of Sony mess dissipate now? Courier-Post
Eric Dezenhall was interviewed by USA Today regarding the new type of crisis/ warfare being fought in the Sony/North Korea situation.
What will the future hold for Sony’s Amy Pascal? The Washington Post
Eric Dezenhall discusses his thoughts on the future of Amy Pascal and states, “among the things she has going for her is the power of context. She wasn’t attacked by someone with any moral authority.”
