Did Chipotle Cry Wolf?

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

2013-07-26T14:56:37+00:00July 26, 2013|Tags: , |

Summertime Chi

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

2013-07-24T20:38:13+00:00July 24, 2013|Tags: , |

Working from the Inside-Out

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

2013-07-23T19:53:03+00:00July 23, 2013|

What does it mean to live to be 101 years old?

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,

2013-07-15T15:15:36+00:00July 15, 2013|Tags: , , |

Reputation on Display

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

2013-07-12T19:53:54+00:00July 12, 2013|Tags: , |

Chicago: A City of Fair Weathered Fans with an Unruly Sporting Climate

  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

2013-07-08T20:13:42+00:00July 8, 2013|Tags: , , , , , , |

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

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

2013-06-21T20:32:05+00:00June 21, 2013|Tags: |

A Lesson in Contrast

Ashleigh Johnston, Account Executive I wrote earlier this year on Carnival’s infamous “poop ship” scandal, and how competing cruise lines should try to quell a potential backlash on the industry. Initially, it appeared that cruise lines continued with the status quo and seemed to be no more or less transparent than normal. However, a recent

2013-06-10T19:39:48+00:00June 10, 2013|Tags: , , , , |

The Chicago Cubs: More Than Just a Ballclub

By Patrick O'Connell, Intern At the corner of Clark and Addison, a historic landmark resides. Symbolizing over a century of joy and passion, Wrigley Field is home to the beloved Chicago Cubs, whom I had the opportunity to work alongside as a groundskeeper for two summers prior to joining Culloton Strategies. Working on the grounds

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