by Gary Chandler | May 9, 2019 | Crisis Communications, Issue Management, Reputation Management
Public Safety The First Priority In the digital age, public relations disasters can strike at any time. No brand is immune from a negative social media post that is gaining traction or an unfavorable news story, and when an incident like this occurs, it’s... 
by Gary Chandler | Jan 2, 2019 | Education, Issue Management, Public Affairs
Too Late For Reformers Governor Hickenlooper unveiled an educational blueprint for Colorado on his way out of office. Better late than never. It seems to be more political posturing for a possible presidential candidate because the report has no teeth and no... by Gary Chandler | Nov 12, 2017 | Issue Management, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Stakeholder Relations
Information War Gaining Momentum Editor’s Note: This article was posted before the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke. Unfortunately, collusion, corruption and technology have taken the art and science of propaganda to new heights. Propaganda and... by Gary Chandler | Oct 3, 2014 | Crisis Communications, Issue Management, Reputation Management
Honesty Key To Crisis Communications No business likes to enter crisis mode. As a leader, you may not know how to respond to tough questions and negative media coverage. You can add insult to injury by making misstep after misstep in your actions and statements. You... 
by Gary Chandler | Aug 29, 2012 | Issue Management, Public Health, Teen Smoking
Campaign To Prevent Teen Smoking A variety of lawsuits have pressured the tobacco companies to open their files for closer public scrutiny. These documents have outlined several secrets and sensitive issues, especially the targeting of under-age... 
by Gary Chandler | Aug 17, 2011 | Climate Change, Issue Management, Public Relations
Firm Specializes In Issue Management After 30 years in Denver, serving health, education and natural resource clients, Crossbow opened an office in Phoenix. The award-winning communications firm has served clients in most industries. It also is developing programs and...