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Comment on Bahrain: an example of clear communication during a crisis by Laura Shields

Laura Shields — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:49:48 +0000

Thanks for your comments – glad you agree. I was just struck by how controlled and across the issues he seemed – he could teach a few of our politicians a lesson in how to appear fully abreast of the news.

Comment on Bahrain: an example of clear communication during a crisis by Robert Matthews

Robert Matthews — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:18:58 +0000

I heard that interview at the time, and was just waiting for the spokesman to “go off on one”, as is so often the case in such interviews. It didn’t happen, and I suspect it was for precisely the reasons you mention.

Comment on The Lessons of Frankenmoth by Kamal

Kamal — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:54:05 +0000

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Comment on The Lessons of Frankenmoth by Orgie

Orgie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:29:23 +0000

It’s really not that hard. Nearly noayne can post a press release to PRNewswire, and absolutely noayne (with no budget whatsoever) can put up a blog and make a few phone calls to the local media outlets where they’re doing business. A little effort would go a long way in this case.Also, bear in mind that Oxitec is collaborating with the Gates Foundation, which is not the least bit shy about PR.

Comment on The Lessons of Frankenmoth by Lydia

Lydia — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:50:03 +0000

No, the real problem here is Oxitec. The reelase you link to about the Cayman experiment came out after it had already been done. Also, read the comments below the Science article you cite, and look up additional discussions elsewhere, and you’ll see that the PR and outreach Oxitec did on Grand Cayman was downright obtuse. They didn’t even mention that these were transgenic mosquitoes in most of their public discussions, which is really the crux of the matter.As for the Gates Foundation, Oxitec’s failure to inform them of the Grand Cayman reelase was also a serious faux pas, as the Science article notes. It could seriously damage other Gates-funded initiatives, and it seems the Foundation isn’t too pleased about the way it was handled.I don’t hesitate to blame the reporters when it’s appropriate, but in this case blame lies squarely with the company. Luck has nothing to do with it.

Comment on Ashton’s ‘Rogue Briefing’ Begs Question: who went Rogue? by Levon

Levon — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:03:19 +0000

magnificent put up, very informative. I wonder why the opposite specialists of this sector don’t understand this. You should proceed your writing. I am sure, you have a huge readers’ base already!

Comment on Students of PR listen up … by Ira

Ira — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:03:01 +0000

Wonderful blog post, I absolutely anticipate posts of your stuff.

Comment on Students of PR listen up … by Wilber

Wilber — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:00:27 +0000

Thx for trying to explain the terminlogy for the inexperienced persons!

Comment on Hungary faces media muzzle by Harvey

Harvey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:06:54 +0000

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Comment on The Competitive Market for Quotes by Monte

Monte — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:21:52 +0000

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