In an era defined by unprecedented connectivity and information sharing, organizations face new and complex challenges when it comes to crisis management. Traditional crisis communication strategies focused on addressing immediate operational issues (HR and various legal issues, for example) are no longer sufficient. The emergence of social risk, driven by the rapid dissemination of [...]
Michael Layne There are several factors to consider when selecting a highly capable Crisis Communications and Reputation Management Firm. First and foremost, make sure the firm you select has extensive experience in crisis communications and reputation management. This is a very specific communications discipline that requires good judgement, related knowledge and a proven track record of [...]
In today's interconnected world, culture and politics play a central role in shaping public perception and influencing business decisions. Organizations must navigate these complex terrains carefully to avoid potential crises that could negatively impact their reputation and stakeholder relationships. One of the most effective ways to prepare for such challenges is by conducting a [...]
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. – January 11, 2022 – Marx Layne & Company, a metro-Detroit public relations and digital media agency, announced the promotion of Lana Mini to vice president and Michele Mouyianis to senior account executive. Additionally, Adam O’Connor joins the team as an account executive and Jacob Jefferson joins as an account assistant. [...]
Reviews mixed on whether billions in new project money can make a difference in coming months By John Gallagher States waiting on billions of dollars in project money to start flowing. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Now that President Joe Biden has signed into law the biggest investment in freight transportation in 65 years, the [...]
Tel K. Ganesan, founder and executive chairman of Farmington Hills-based Kyyba, has set up a “PPE swat team” that is searching the world for ways to bring personal protection equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies to Michigan. Suppliers in Australia, Brazil, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and Canada have already been contacted, and [...]
Detroit Approaches Its Coronavirus Peak The city’s role in the global auto industry and its poverty are factors; Central City Integrated Health shows the struggles downtown By Ben Foldy | Photographs by Emily Rose Bennett for The Wall Street Journal April 7, 2020 800 am ET DETROIT—Detroit, the center of one of the worst [...]
Supplier's first move: Protect employees ALEXA ST. JOHN In February, StradVision recommended that its employees start working from home. Editor’s note: This story is part of a package on leadership during the coronavirus crisis that will appear in the March 30 issue of Automotive News. Also, an earlier version of this story misidentified [...]
In these uncertain times, marketing and communication professionals want to know where social media traffic is surging and where it is lagging. We all know so much has changed in the last two weeks – including how and when we use social networks. New behaviors must be foundational to social media marketing plans during [...]
By Kent W. Clark Special to MediaNews Group; Mar 25, 2020 Pastor Kent Clark, CEO of Grace Centers of Hope. As Michigan residents are staying home and using “social distancing” to help limit the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic in our state, it’s important that we don’t forget about another segment [...]
