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Trump and His Allies Learn the Art of the Mug Shot, One Flag Pin and Scowl at a Time The Wall Street Journal
Is there an art to taking a mugshot? Eric Dezenhall weighs in on mug shots and the message they may send. Read the article
How To Master The Art Of Reputation Management
EVP Anne Marie Malecha in Forbes. Reputation management is about controlling or shifting perception in a world where perception is at least nine tenths of reality. Given our cultural obsession with judging others’ choices, often by standards we don’t hold ourselves to, reputation management is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the communications field. […]
Companies Are Seeking To Become Our Moral Tutor In The ‘Woke’ Movement, Says Eric Dezenhall
Some companies are going beyond the sweet spot of acceptable engagement on social issues, causing outrage. While sometimes taking stands is helpful, other times consumers do not want corporations to be our moral tutors.
17 Tips For Companies That Choose To Express Support For Social Causes Forbes
In today’s polarized society, companies must think carefully before choosing to go public with a strong political or social message. EVP Anne Marie Malecha offers tip number 2 in Forbes latest list of practical advice. Read the article
Biden is Determined To Say As Little As Possible About Trump’s Indictment AP
Thirty-seven charges against Trump – many are saying, “they got him now.” Eric Dezenhall isn’t so sure and feels the smarter Dems think it’s smart for Biden to remain quiet. Read the article
Ron DeSantis, Welcome to the Flub Club
Can’t say it better than our Chairman: “It’s going to be damaging – because people think in symbols,” says Eric Dezenhall, a veteran Washington PR expert whose business is damage control. “Fails are funny, They are considered symbolic of what the person is. And ridicule is more powerful than hate.” Full story here
Biden’s 2024 Campaign Risks Becoming a Meme Explosion Newsweek
President Joe Biden’s bid for re-election raises concerns about how he will navigate social media in a polarized and rightward-shifting landscape, highlighting the importance for candidates to control their message online. As a crisis management firm, we understand the risks of viral moments and memes that can quickly cause a public relations spiral and tarnish […]
Dezenhall Resources Announces Transition Plan
Dezenhall Resources Announces Transition Plan to Next Generation of Partners Sale of firm will finalize in 2028 Washington, D.C. – Dezenhall Resources, Ltd., one of the nation’s leading crisis management firms, today announced an agreement that will lead to a full ownership of the company by partners Anne Marie Malecha and Josh Culling in […]
Internal Leaks: A Corporate Chronic Condition Forbes
Leakers Gonna Leak! Anne Marie Malecha writes in Forbes about the rise of agenda-driven whistleblowers, what organizations can do to prevent leaks, be prepared for when they happen, and how they can manage through and get back to business. Read the article
14 Smart Strategies To Proactively Prepare For A PR Crisis Forbes
Read why Anne Marie Malecha tells Forbes if organizations can only do one thing to prepare for a crisis it’s to have a multidisciplinary crisis team at the ready. Read the article