UNR: More trouble on the farm
For those interested in recent news coverage about the University of Nevada, Reno wanting to lease some of its research farm property, I spent dozens of hours two years ago compiling research, conducting interviews, crawling through decades-old archives, and visiting with stakeholders and current employees (my former colleagues) to write a series of investigative opinion...
Tackling critics: Koman fails, Ellen shines
Crisis Blogger Gerald Baron recently made a strong point (I’m paraphrasing): The Internet is not humanity. While he was writing in response to critics of how the Koman PR situation was handled, his point is that that despite not being representative of the broader public, issues have been successfully driven online — for better or worse....
A 7-point checklist for crisis preparedness and management
Crises, by definition, cannot always be predicted. Nevertheless, businesses and organizations can be prepared for unfortunate events, including attacks from consumers, product defects, and other crises that can damage a bottom line and personal reputations. Crisis planning is one way to mitigate damage during controversy and heavy media scrutiny. Embedded practices, however, are also crucial....
Spin! How the news media misinform, 8 of 8
CHAPTER 2, PART 8 of 8 From Spin! How the News Media Misinform and Why Consumers Misunderstand, by Bob Conrad, Ph.D. Now available at Amazon in paperback, Smashwords and for the Kindle. Get a free review copy by emailing me. Read Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Oversight, or not Given the significant potential for misinformation by unknowledgeable gatekeepers, and the increasing inability...
Spin: How the media misinform, 7 of 8
From Spin! How the News Media Misinform and Why Consumers Misunderstand, by Bob Conrad, Ph.D. Now available at Amazon in paperback, Smashwords and for the Kindle. Get a free review copy by emailing me. Read Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Chapter 2, part 7 of 8 Increased inaccuracies and mistrust Despite the increasing influence of citizen journalists, mistrust of news continues...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 6 of 8
CHAPTER 2, PART 6 of 8 From Spin! How the News Media Misinform and Why Consumers Misunderstand, by Bob Conrad, Ph.D. Now available at Amazon in paperback, Smashwords and for the Kindle. Get a free review copy by emailing me. Read Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 The historical influence of...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 5 of 8
I am posting the introduction and first two chapters of my new book over the next few weeks. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon. I am also giving away a limited number of advance, review copies to those willing to review it on Amazon, or on news sites or blogs, prior to the release date of...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 4 of 8
I am posting the introduction and first two chapters of my new book over the next few weeks. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon. I am also giving away a limited number of advance, review copies to those willing to review it on Amazon, or on news sites or blogs, prior to the release date of...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 3 of 8
I am posting the introduction and first two chapters of my new book over the next few weeks. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon. I am also giving away a limited number of advance, review copies to those willing to review it on Amazon, or on news sites or blogs, prior to the release date of...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 2 of 8
I am posting the introduction and first two chapters of my new book over the next few weeks. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon. I am also giving away a limited number of advance, review copies to those willing to review it on Amazon, or on news sites or blogs, prior to the release date...
Spin! How the news media misinform, 1 of 8
I am posting the introduction and first two chapters of my new book over the next few weeks. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon. I am also giving away a limited number of advance, review copies to those willing to review it on Amazon, or on news sites or blogs, prior to the release...
