Patrick Skarr, Account Supervisor In 2010 a white-hot electorate delivered a tidal wave unlike any other in history. Voters’ actions roiled state capitols, tossed long-tenured office holders to the curb and delivered a massive class of new members to the U.S. House. While this was “a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,”
Dave Bayless, Vice President One year ago, I had an opportunity to talk to a group of marathon race directors and marathon medical directors from across the country about something that keeps many of them up at night: their readiness to effectively manage a crisis and communicate in the midst of unfolding crises. The discussion
Tracey Mendrek, Executive Vice President It recently came to light in the media that Chipotle’s Twitter account had been hacked. Horror of all horrors, it happened again. First Burger King then Jeep. What is the Internet coming to when respectable brands lose control of their Twitter feeds? Fast-forward a few days and the truth comes
Whether you are visiting Chicago for the first time or are a lifelong Chicagoan, there is always something new to try. The CS team shares their favorite summertime activities! Dennis Culloton, President & CEO Way back during the Reagan administration, I discovered one of my favorite things about Chicago during the summer: internships. This
Dennis Culloton, President and CEO Sometimes the best crisis communications is the crisis you prevent by getting your story out there. Often times, organizations fail to inform their key allies—beginning with employees—about the good work they do and their commitment to the community and a set of values. In a Daily Herald article, one of our
Ashleigh Johnston, Account Executive Are you Disney-ed out yet from my blogs? I didn’t think so and that’s great because yesterday just so happened to be Disneyland’s 58th birthday. While I have never visited the Happiest Place on Earth (the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is the Most Magical, get it right!), I am
Tracey Mendrek, Executive Vice President The year 1912 marked several firsts; the Girl Scouts of America was founded, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage and Fenway Park opened. Those born in 1912 came before World War I, the Great Depression and a woman’s right to vote. Eleanor Jean Phelps was born that year,
Julia Schatz, Account Executive Earlier this week, a story broke about 11-year-old Lexi Haas being denied entrance to the Ships of the Sea Museum in Savannah, Ga. because her wheelchair would “get the carpets dirty.” To summarize the ridiculous and, in my opinion, appalling event, a staff member of the museum would not allow the
Patrick O'Connell, Intern The prestige of Chicago sports is undeniable: the historic ’85 Bears and their shuffle into the hall of fame, the international phenomenon of the Jordan-era Bulls and the recent championship run made by the Blackhawks. One can argue, however, that despite its obvious presence in the sporting world, Chicago may be
The CS Team took a trip down memory lane reminiscing about our best, worst, favorite or funniest summer jobs. Dennis Culloton, President and CEO My first summer job to pay for school and expenses was at the O’Hare Airport International Terminal moving heavy carts of food. As a young, unseasoned worker my attitude came