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Crisis Mismanaged: What the Three Mile Island Accident Teaches About Public Affairs

Crisis Mismanaged: What the Three Mile Island Accident Teaches About Public Affairs

by Keith Leatherwood | Oct 28, 2025 | Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

On March 28, 1979, a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania ignited the worst accident in U.S. commercial nuclear history. While the incident itself resulted in no immediate deaths, its true cost was reputational — and it...
Internal Communications: Your First Line of Defense in Crisis and Reputation Management

Internal Communications: Your First Line of Defense in Crisis and Reputation Management

by Keith Leatherwood | Oct 15, 2025 | Internal Communications, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of modern communications, many organizations focus outward—crafting polished press releases, engaging in social media, and managing media relationships. But what happens inside your organization often determines the success or...
Crisis Communication in Environmental Projects: Protecting Reputation Before It’s Too Late

Crisis Communication in Environmental Projects: Protecting Reputation Before It’s Too Late

by Keith Leatherwood | Sep 16, 2025 | Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

In today’s interconnected world, the success of an environmental project hinges not only on technical execution—but on public perception. A minor delay can become a media firestorm, and a misunderstood cleanup effort can trigger community protests. In this landscape,...
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