by Karl James & Company | Sep 16, 2014 | Blog, Branding, crisis, Karl James Services, Public Relations, Services
We are launching a new segment on our blog: “What’s Working, What’s Not.” The purpose of this segment will provide a means for a quick round-up of current events impacting brands, public relations and executive communications. Optics matter. The NFL is enduring...
by Karl James & Company | Sep 8, 2014 | Blog, Branding, crisis, Executive Communication, Karl James Services, Public Relations
The National Football League mishandled public relations surrounding the domestic abuse of then-girlfriend to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. New video released today by TMZ Sports shows the punch that floored Rice’s girlfriend within an elevator....
by Karl James & Company | Sep 8, 2014 | Blog, Branding, crisis, Executive Communication, Karl James Services, Public Relations
The National Basketball Association, yet again, finds its brand in a racially-charged public relations firestorm. Revelations from a recent email containing racially insensitive comments by NBA Atlanta Hawks’ owner Bruce Levenson is already playing out differently...
by Karl James & Company | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Branding, digital marketing, Events, Executive Communication, Karl James Services, Public Relations, Services
Event marketing can provide an effective venue to reach target audiences. Our recent work with Montessori School of Waukesha gives insights into how Karl James supported the school’s 50th anniversary celebration with branding, public relations and executive...
by Karl James & Company | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog, Branding, Events, Executive Communication, Public Relations
News conferences present public relations risk and opportunity for organizations and brands. Today’s news conference by Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley demonstrates both. Technology glitches deflated the drama of announcing wild card, or captain’s, player...
by Karl James & Company | Dec 4, 2013 | Blog, Events, Executive Communication, Karl James Services, Public Relations, Results, Services
As the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce agency of record, Karl James & Company developed and managed messaging, events and media. Highlights included hosting an economic policy speech by President Obama’s Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Austan Goolsbee,...
