Google’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against company executives has sparked intense internal backlash and a worldwide employee walkout. Jeremy Robinson-Leon shares his take on the implications for the brand and how Google must respond in The Washington Post:
Google employees worldwide walk out over allegations of sexual harassment, inequality within company
The University of Louisville announced that it will change the name of its football stadium from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium to just Cardinal Stadium in wake of the ongoing crisis surrounding founder John Schnatter. Michael Gordon shares his insight into why ex-CEO Schnatter still remains a PR liability for Papa John’s, even after stepping down as chairman of the board last week in CNBC:
University of Louisville removes Papa John’s name from football stadium
Today Group Gordon, a strategic communications firm working in the corporate and public affairs sectors, announced that it added four prominent mission-driven clients to its portfolio, including:
• The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA), an organization that provides services and resources to former NFL players transitioning off the field;
• Columbia Children’s Health, the pediatric medical staff of Columbia University Medical Center;
• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, a world-class institution for legal education, and;
• HERE to HERE, a joint effort by the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation, DreamYard, and Big Picture Learning focused on enhancing career pathways for young people, beginning with in-school youth and in the Bronx.
These new additions to Group Gordon’s client roster further reflect the firm’s commitment to supporting the critical work of organizations serving their communities and tackling important social issues.
“In addition to having a thriving corporate practice, one of the hallmarks of our firm is a commitment to advancing the causes of mission-driven clients,” said Michael Gordon, principal and CEO of Group Gordon. “The new clients that have joined us in recent months strengthen our public affairs and public interest work even further.”
Group Gordon will draw on its extensive experience developing and executing impactful communications programs for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to elevate and advance its new clients’ missions.
Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter’s controversial comments about the NFL protests were met with swift backlash. Jeremy Robinson-Leon explains why the brand’s delayed apology isn’t enough to stop the damage in The New Food Economy:
The Papa John’s NFL apology is too little too late
With tensions rising over persistent issues with NYC’s subway system, the MTA continues to focus on long-term infrastructure improvements without offering immediate solutions to reduce riders’ pain. Jeremy Robinson-Leon provides a commuter’s perspective on how real-time communications can improve customer experience, in City & State’s NY Slant:
To Fix Subway Problems, Talk About Them
In aggressive, highly defensive statements about the Paradise Papers, offshore law firm Appleby muddles its message and fails to mitigate a crisis. GG’s Lana Gersten shares her take in The Wall Street Journal’s Crisis of the Week:
Crisis of the Week: Law Firm Strikes Back Against ‘Paradise Papers’
