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Brangelina divorce: Temporary custody agreement worked out USA Today
Given the toxic publicity and leaks from anonymous sources so far surrounding the Brangelina divorce Eric Dezenhall gives his thoughts on Jolie’s preemptive divorce announcement and allegations about Pitt. Read the full article
Trump VS. Clinton: Battle of the Brands CNN
Eric Dezenhall joins Maggie Lake (CNN) in which they discuss the brands of the two presidential nominees: Hillary Clinton’s brand is endurance and Donald Trump’s brand is ridicule. Watch the video
Executive Edge: CEOs under fire CNBC
As Wells Fargo CEO John Stump, and Mylan CEO Heather Bresch testify before Congress this week their job will be relatively simple: Survive the proceedings. A Congressional hearing is not an investigative panel—it’s political theater, the most fun a Member of Congress can have. Watch the video
Why Politicians Like Clinton Keep Their Health a Secret CNBC
Powerful people such as Hillary Clinton keep secrets for a reason and sometimes it actually it works for them. Instead of being transparent they complicate. So, dare we ask, why does everyone maintain that transparency is the best crisis management strategy? Read the full article
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 […]