May 28, 2025
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Tariffs, Tension and Talking Points: How to Communicate Without Picking a Side
In a world where business and politics collide daily, leaders are being forced into conversations they didn’t ask to join. Tariffs rise. Retaliation follows. Customers, vendors, employees and investors want answers now. But how do you speak with clarity and confidence without sounding partisan, panicked or out of touch? In this must-read article, we offer a practical guide for organizations navigating the turbulence of trade policy. This isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about trust. The organizations that emerge stronger from moments like this are the ones that act - and communicate - with discipline, dignity, and strategic intent.
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The Rule of Law
The latest issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Bar Journal features on its front cover the first 24 words of the Ohio attorney’s oath, setting the tone for an issue filled with powerful perspectives from attorneys, judges and thought leaders who fight every day to preserve the integrity of our legal system. Here, you can read 35 powerful essays on the opening pages of this month’s issue.
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7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Crisis Communications Firm
In a high-stakes crisis, there’s no room for guesswork. Your reputation, revenue and even your leadership’s future may hinge on what you say—or don’t say—within the first few hours of a breaking event. Yet in today’s crowded public relations marketplace, nearly every PR firm now claims to offer crisis communications expertise. The truth? Most don’t. Crisis communications is a distinct, high-pressure discipline. It isn’t about writing press releases or posting a clever tweet. It’s about navigating reputational freefall in real time. It’s about helping leaders make strategic decisions when the facts are unclear, emotions are high, and the consequences of a misstep could be catastrophic.
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How Boards Can Navigate Crises in an Era of Upheaval
Robust crisis governance goes beyond ticking off continuity plans or assessing team readiness. It calls for boards to leverage their expansive perspective to evaluate the organisation’s overall strategic direction. When a crisis strikes, the board is there for support but also to challenge senior executives to ensure they are acting in the interest of stakeholders. After a crisis, it is the board’s role to consider what happened, conduct reviews to determine what could have been prevented, draw lessons and advise on the changes that will improve resilience and reduce future risks. This will help to transform crisis handling into a hallmark of strength and stability.
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Branding a Viral Moment: The Complexities of Trademarks for Famous Phrases
In the age of social media, phrases can go viral overnight. Such viral moments have become a staple of online culture—shaping trends, influencing language, and even driving consumer behavior. Their viral nature can make phrases powerful cultural assets, leading individuals and businesses to try to protect them as trademarks and cement their reputation in culture. Registering a phrase as a trademark however can be challenging.
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When Making Your Pitch, Here’s What Journalists Value Most
There are a host of reasons why journalists reject pitches, but the most common cause is that far too often, the content being pitched is irrelevant to the specific topic or area that the journalist covers. We know this by simply listening to what journalists have to say when it comes to receiving pitches from PR and comms pros.
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How To Create High-Quality Videos On A Budget (Yes, it is Possible)
Video content is no longer optional—it’s essential. But for many communicators, marketers and business owners, the idea of video production conjures up thoughts of location fees, studio lights and big-budget crews. Fortunately, the reality is much more accessible. With the right strategy and a few smart tools, professional-looking videos can be created without breaking the bank.
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