Category Archives: Politics

Scott and Kara Chime in on the State of Media and big PR Reveals

Posted on September 19, 2024 by rgeller

I really enjoy tuning into the Pivot podcast, hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, twice weekly. The two have a great rapport, and cover tech, media and poltical news in a fun and entertaining way. If the names are … Continue reading →

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Tech CEO Reputation and Impact: Top Takeaways from Shahar Silbershatz Interview

Posted on June 11, 2024 by rgeller

I had a great chat recently with Shahar Silbershatz, CEO of reputation management and analytics firm Calber. He joined the podcast to discuss the impact of executive brands on company reputation and business. That was the just the main course; … Continue reading →

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Friends from Israeli Tech Speak out on the Conflict, PR and Media

Posted on November 28, 2023 by rgeller

I have been blogging about the war in Israel, as you may have read. It hits close to home, as I have family there, and Fusion PR works extensively with the Israeli tech sector. But it is not my home. … Continue reading →

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Former Israeli PM to US Media: “Do Your Jobs, Show the Truth!”

Posted on October 20, 2023 by rgeller

The conflict stemming from Hamas’s attack on Israel has reopened wounds and laid bare raw emotions related to the unsettled state of affairs there. Many are voicing strong opinions and I am disheartened to see all the anti-Israel sentiment. To … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Launch an October Surprise: PR Takeaways from Trump’s Failed Attempt

Posted on October 29, 2020 by rgeller

An “October surprise” is news that magically “happens” before a November election, just in time to throw a wrench in the works. Politico says they can be “happenstance or deliberately orchestrated;” the article lists examples going back to 1840.  More recently, the … Continue reading →

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Getting Political in Branding and Messaging

Posted on August 21, 2019 by rgeller

It used to be a much simpler world for brand development. The tough questions related to name, design, and color. If you were launching a new tech company circa the early 2000s, you might wonder whether to include a swoosh … Continue reading →

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Posted on August 6, 2019 by rgeller

Should CEOs speak out on social, civil and political issues? Should brands take a stand? Back in the day (meaning just a few years ago) the answers were easier. It was a more innocent time and easier for businesses to … Continue reading →

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Sparks Fly at Publishers and Platforms Meetup

Posted on June 20, 2018 by rgeller

I love to check out reports from Tow Center for Digital Journalism and Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. They cover the intersection of news and digital media and can be a great resource for PR pros and digital … Continue reading →

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Too Left Tweet: Brands Get Political at their Peril

Posted on November 15, 2017 by rgeller

via GIPHY The term “coffee break” took on new meaning this week as right-wingers smashed their Keurigs with baseball bats (the above GIF shows Jordan Klepper of The Opposition doing the same, as a spoof). The backlash came when Keurig … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Linguistic Kill Shot

Posted on November 8, 2017 by rgeller

I am writing a post that I hope will start a meme and crowd sourced effort to turn our president’s famous weapon on himself. It’s the “linguistic kill shot.” Trump has perfected the art of name calling. He always seems … Continue reading →

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