Author Archives: Brad Chase

Goodell Wins Post-NFL Lockout Communications War

“If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, I wouldn’t do it.  I hate him and will never respect him.” – James Harrison (July 13, 2011)   The most improbable NFL season in … Continue reading

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Young America Unimpressed by State of the Union

The flagging economy has forced 77 percent of young Americans to delay major life decisions.  They’ve been forced to bury their heads in the sand and delay marriage, having kids, and even moving out of their parents’ houses.  Groundhog Day … Continue reading

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Eight Things President Obama Is Too Scared to Say Tonight

With Labor Day, the school year starting, and the Republican Presidential debate all over the news this week, it might be easy to overlook the most significant event of the week.  It’s not the kickoff of the NFL season or … Continue reading

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Where Were Disney’s Communications People?

Trademarks make for a funny subject, particularly since pretty much anyone can apply for one for pretty much anything. It wasn’t so funny though when Disney applied recently for a trademark for “Seal Team 6″ – the highly-trained US military … Continue reading

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Trump and Seinfeld: A Match Made in Political/Entertainment History

The news that Donald Trump and Jerry Seinfeld are feuding is certainly disappointing for the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, but the rift could have more important consequences – including ruining the American public’s ability to have any fun during … Continue reading

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Ranking Communications Response Time to Epsilon Security Breach

In a crisis, it’s critical for an organization to be both complete AND quick in their public response.  In the case of the massive Epsilon data breach – which has been a national news story – there are dozens of … Continue reading

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Chrysler’s Social Media Overreaction

It’s said that you should never make an important decision when you’re angry.  Or drunk. Considering Chrysler’s decision to dump their social media agency – the unimaginatively named New Media Strategies – it wouldn’t be surprising if the former or … Continue reading

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Social Media is Not a Panacea

Attention corporate executives and communications/marketing professionals! Social media is not a panacea to all your company’s or client’s communications problems. I repeat, if you employ social media programs, do not expect all the cool kids to come running, embrace your … Continue reading

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The CMP Briefing Room “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down” – Charlie Sheen Edition

We’re going to start a new regular feature here called “Thumps or Thumbs Down” and it’s going to liberally borrow from the segments by your favorite TV pundits and commentators in which they give a 30-60 second statement with little … Continue reading

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Hello World!

Welcome to the CMP Briefing Room! Like all the million other blogs out there, this will be the home to OUR take on the world of politics, communications, public affairs, media, entertainment and other industries, public figures and topics as … Continue reading

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