An ounce of prevention is relevant in today's cyber world

The last few years have seen tumult in the cybersphere. WannaCry has made businesses and individuals literally want to cry, while hackers made small Bitcoin fortunes off other’s misery.

Crisis/Issues Management, Public RelationsWhitney ChildersJuly 25, 2020cyber security, cyber crisis, cyber security planning, cyber attack, cyber hacking, proactive crisis planning

Not commenting on pending litigation equals Epic Fail

There is a natural tension between attorneys and public relations professionals. We both are working with different, even conflicting interests in mind.

Crisis/Issues Management, Public RelationsWhitney ChildersJuly 22, 2020public relations, crisis communications, litigation, no comment, proactive crisis planning, proactive PR, crisis response, legal communications

Five 'Must Dos' during the first hours of a crisis

We frequently receive calls from companies both in Utah and around the country that are in crisis. From experience, 90+ percent have no form of crisis planning or preparation. While the lesson learned should be a small investment in crisis planning pays big dividends, what should you do if you find yourself in this position?