Lately, PR professionals have found themselves part of the mainstream news as their high-profile clients battle controversy – not the ideal place for crisis communications pros.
The president of the Killeen Furtney Group, Joann Killeen, for example, was interviewed by Larry King to explain why she dropped client Nadya Suleman, mother of recent octuplets, following death threats. Another firm appears to have taken pains to stress its non-involvement with controversial Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL). Political consultant Bud Jackson, of The Jackson ...