I judged four categories for the National Newspaper Association's annual Better Newspaper Editorial awards. Entries were from newspapers across the country. #BestLocalizedNationalStory #BestPhotoEssay #BestBusinessStory #BestInvestigativeorInDepthStoryorSeries
In the mid 1980s I used to play the part of Uncle Sam in my northern NJ community's annual July 4th parade. I hope everyone had a Happy Fourth of July! #BigCrowds #LotsOfWaving #ThoseWereTheDays
Staffed the Welcome Dayton table for World Refugee Day at the Dayton Metro Library and set up the telescope for viewing later at night in Possum Creek Park for Five Rivers MetroParks visitors.
Great conversation this week at the PRSA Dayton event hosted by Steven Solomon on creating an effective crisis communication plan. One thing working in TV news taught me early on: it’s not if a crisis will happen, it’s when. The organizations that respond best are the ones that prepare before the pressure hits. A strong crisis communication plan is more than a document sitting on a shelf. It’s about trust, preparation, clear messaging, and knowing how to communicate quickly and accurately when it matters most. I appreciated the practical insights and real-world discussion on how organizations can better prepare for challenging moments and protect credibility with their audiences. Thank you to PRSA Dayton and Steven Solomon for hosting such a valuable session!
I instructed 14 police, firefighter, health department, and emergency management students on Public Information Officer Awareness at the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center. #VeryAttentive #GreatQuestions #ILearnedToo
In the last month I've been a judge of awards for the New Jersey Press Association, Louisiana Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, and the South Dakota NewsMedia Association. #AllOutstandingEntries #WishTheyCouldAllGetAnAward #ColumnsFeatureStoriesHeadlines
