Sutherland Springs: Communicating light in times of great darkness
Having been involved in the news business for many years, I’ve dealt with so many heart-breaking situations that, if I’m honest, I’m not always deeply impacted by the latest bad headlines. But the reports out of Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Nov. 5 touched me profoundly. Perhaps like me you found yourself reeling from what transpired […]
Ebola Outbreak Offers Lessons for Crisis Communications
One year ago when the first Americans – Nancy Writebol of SIM and Dr. Kent Brantly of Samaritan’s Purse – contracted Ebola, the drama captured America’s attention for months. Emory Hospital in Atlanta successfully treated Writebol and Brantly. Dr. Rick Sacra of SIM also became sick with Ebola and later recovered at the University of […]