A Look at the Former Governor’s Options
Sarah Palin’s resignation speech unwittingly painted her into a corner that now threatens her future. The former Alaska governor needs serious professional public relations advice whether she knows it or not. She set a contextual expectation that’s almost impossible to meet.
Palin resigned with the stated aim to do more [...]
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Palin’s Next Big Problem
Posted by Brian J OMalley in Friday, July 31st 2009 under: Public Relations Tags: Alaska, Palin, Public Relations, resignation
Silence Remains Golden
Posted by Brian J OMalley in Wednesday, July 22nd 2009 under: Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations Tags: Communications, Strategy
The Other Half of Communication
A good communicator knows how to use silence at least as well as words. Nondisclosure is truly an equal partner in communications, and when used well, remaining taciturn can communicate more than words.
Abraham Lincoln said, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all [...]
Palin’s Threatening Press Release Likely Written in Advance
Posted by Brian J OMalley in Monday, July 6th 2009 under: About Writing, Government, Public Relations Tags: Palin, press release, resignation, Thomas Van Flein
1,300 Word Defense, Complete with References
Fewer than 24 hours after the announcement that Sarah Palin will resign her position as Governor of Alaska, a press release issued by Palin’s lawyer threatened legal action against members of the media who “propagate defamatory material” about the former vice-presidential candidate. Unfortunately, the release is highly suspect itself.
First, the [...]
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