Crisis Communications in Sports Podcast

Podcast from PRCG|Sports analyzing sensitive situations in the sports world with marketing vet and crisis comms strategist @JimRocSportsPR .

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Shutting down questions should typically be the last resort as far as PR approaches go, but in this instance, the Golden Knights PR team might be justified. There was a trial, there was a verdict and there are more than 20 other players on the team.
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Laura Siegemund's comments about double standards for stars are as old as sports themselves, but they're still fair. And she did a good job of pointing out that the fashion aspect is not in and of itself the problem.
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Infantino is trying to resolve an emotional problem with a logical argument. But soccer has always been the sport of the people and trying to justify exorbitant ticket prices on the market or algorithms is as tone-deaf as it gets.
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While Wembanyama avoided directly criticizing the league, his comments signaled some frustration with how they handled the concussion protocol process. He might have been more forthcoming had the Spurs not won the game he missed.
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Our managing directors Jim Rocco & Thom Weidlich sat down with NBC 10 News to breakdown Mike Vrabel's mishandling of his current crisis - citing lack of transparency and honesty as the catalysts that worsened the situation
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By publicly calling out the officiating, the Suns are strategically putting the spotlight on the refs in the hopes that it will subtly shift some of the calls going forward in the series.
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Whether you saw Nike's sign as harmless or insensitive, swapping it out wasn't about taking a stance, but about moving on from the controversy as quickly as possible. Nike correctly recognized that it wasn't worth the hassle.
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Fudd, Bueckers and the Wings all knew this was coming and should have come up with an approach that was apropos for the pro ranks. The question is completely fair and not addressing it will only allow the story to linger longer than it should.
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As predicted, Kisner's criticism on CBS's Masters coverage sparked headlines and backfired. By discussing a complex live production environment, especially with limited experience and knowledge, he had no choice but to apologize to CBS and its team.
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While Kevin Kisner's criticism isn't without merit, the pointedness of his comments could come back to bite him. Perhaps unintentionally, he squarely put the bullseye on NBC's golf coverage for the rest of this season.
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While Vrabel and Russini have denied the allegations, the photos appear to show a different story. This will continue to linger as players, fans, and stakeholders await clearer, more credible answers that directly address what's been seen.
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The Islanders late-season firing of their coach not only changes direction on the ice, but ignites a media firestorm. While battling for playoff position, the team now faces mounting distractions as they enter their most critical stretch of the season.
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The Jaden Ivey situation is a timely reminder about how expressing controversial views that clash with the team/league's mission is more than just personal freedom - it can have career-altering consequences
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As one of F1's biggest stars, tough questions come with the territory for Max Verstappen. Him ejecting a journalist over a fair question feels overly sensitive and is not a good look for the reputation he is building.
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Legette-Jack’s comments could be perceived as sour grapes, but the NCAA can still acknowledge her frustration by showing some empathy, backed by facts, and providing a transparent explanation of seeding and region decisions to validate the process.
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Both sides have a legit claim, but the indignation and complete lack of empathy expressed in the public comments made by Pritchard from the HOF don't serve him well. Especially when Olympic hero Jack Hughes is on the other side of it.
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If SMU's selection for the NCAA tournament was based on the assumption that Edwards would be playing, then Chairman Gill should've kept that internal. A player's health can be unpredictable, by going public, it created an unnecessary media crisis for SMU.
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When he had the opportunity to own up to his mistake of not being aware of the WBC tiebreaker rules, U.S. manager Mark DeRosa instead made poor excuses. One of the first rules of crisis communications is: when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
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If Raleigh really gave Arozarena a heads-up about not shaking hands at the plate, then this is a double fault by Arozarena. First for doubting Raleigh, then for disparaging him publicly. And kudos to Raleigh for taking the high ground in his response.
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Arozarena's postgame comment regarding Raleigh's handshake snub has sparked an unnecessary media firestorm - joke or not. The bigger question is: how will Cal respond? With the Mariners' season approaching , moments like this risks team chemistry.
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