HBO’s “Confederate” – When a Press Release is the Wrong Approach

Posted on: 10, Sep 17

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The announcement of HBO’s new show, “Confederate,” which takes place in an alternate timeline where Southern states successfully seceded from the union and slavery remains legal, was already bound to draw criticism. It’s pretty much the definition of a touchy topic. The way the show was announced, however, created even …

OOPS! White House Accidentally IDs CIA Spy Chief

Posted on: 28, Jun 14

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Double-checking is never a waste of time when it comes to crisis management Late last month the White House made headlines when it accidentally exposed the CIA’s top officer in Kabul, Afghanistan. In case you missed the story, here’s a rundown, from a Washington Post article by Greg Miller: The …