Gary Conkling

PR, public affairs, marketing pro and crisis counsel at CFM Advocates; former journalist; personal blog at

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The holiday gift we hope you won't need to use – the CFM Crisis Ebook. Be happy. Be prepared. https://t.co/aGz8E6KbJC

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Immigration has been an essential part of the American success story for 250 years. So has arguing about immigration.
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When "A Nation at Risk" was published in 1983, its message stirred many people, including me, to action. However, educational reform remains undone and even further behind.
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Sometimes the best solution to a sticky situation is to listen before talking. That also applies to strategic communicators.
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@davidaxelrod It's troubling that a man who has an economics degree but doesn't understand economics questions the intelligence of a man who led the Harvard Law Review and has a public record of respecting the law.

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Americans disagree on almost everything but after 250 years they still agree they don't want a king or someone acting like one.
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Dream girl Jessica Foster wears military uniforms, hangs with President Trump and serves on a battleship. She has 1 million online followers. And she is fake.
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Reflecting on your life can be healthy. Reflecting on your life’s work can be revealing. For me, it explains why after decades I still like working.
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Parallel sentence structure has ancient roots that still romance modern readers by turning syntax into melodies and transforming words into memories.
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In a world spun up by social media and festering with distrust, public relations must deliver more than publicity. It also must inform, engage and build trust.
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OBC President John Tapogna identified five policy changes Oregon to reverse its economic decline. He overlooked investing in innovative research at Oregon's universities.
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Most people turn down the radio during commercials. When Terrell “Lucky” John breaks into an unscripted TopDog Law commercial, many people turn up the volume.
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Negotiating can be harrowing. Mediator Alexandra Carter offers strategies to improve odds of getting what you want. Her strategies can apply to the world of public affairs.
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Trump defenders scoff at predictions of growing authoritarianism in America despite mounting evidence in plain view following the Project 2025 playbook.
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From the first time I saw Steve Martin strumming a banjo with a fake arrow through his head, he became my comedic hero. He is a testament to the value of professional foolishness.
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The most powerful tool in the crisis communication toolbox is an issue audit that reveals the crisis you can avoid.
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Portland faces a choice between renovating Keller Auditorium or approving a new venue on land owned by PSU. New can be glitzy. Abandonment can be permanent.
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British astrophysicist Brian Cox can talk about the stars in a university classroom and on Joe Rogan's radio show with an audience of science skeptics.
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Being naturally good as a presenter is great. Being prepared is even better – and more likely to ensure coherent presentations that inform and inspire audiences.
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The Supreme Court ruling on tariffs last week affirms the timeless wisdom of James Madison's constitutional architecture that relies on separation of powers as the lasting defense of democracy.
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@washingtonpost A disgrace.