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Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

While the divers of the rescue team wade their way through cloudy waters of the ocean still looking for the missing dead bodies, above ground, the early charted course set by the crisis communications team might be entering cloudy waters of their own as criticism, mostly media driven, condemning the lack of Arisons public profile since the ship sank is beginning to crack the surface in the public debate.

In his Part III version of the crisis communications coverage, Jeff Mustard, a veteran public relations professional offers some of the most extensive observations provided yet, purely from an inside industry public relations and crisis management perspective, chronicling the crisis as it unfolds in the media, how Carnival officials are managing the communications and how the media are portraying the crisis, the company and the CEO as the Concordia remains listing and lifeless just yards off the Italian coastline.

Has Carnival Cruise CEO Micky Arison Abandoned Ship, or Just Below Deck?

Although no one really knows where Micky Arison has been, the subtext of the question is really, WHY hasnt he been in Italy, or why hasnt he been (more) visible since one of his ships sank?

For the time being, Arison may have gone below deck, but he has not abandoned ship.

Arison, while not in the public spotlight as the voice, the face, the spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Lines since Friday the 13th, 11 days ago, when the Costa Concordia met some unexpected rocks and crippled the Costa Concordia, Arison, while out of sight is still very much at the helm of Carnival Cruise Lines, even if its from the companys corporate headquarters in Doral, Florida, a few miles from the port of Miami where many of Arisons fleet make their home.

The Wall Street Journal Fires the First Negative PR Salvo over the Bow of the Concordia, Right at Carnival CEO, Micky Arison

The First negative PR salvo was fired over the bow of the sunken Costa Concordia right at Micky Arison. NO surprise. It was just a matter of time. Its also no surprise also that it came from the Wall Street Journal. The attack came in the form of a very subtle headline, 11 days after the Costa crisis occurred. The headline: Carnival CEO Lies Low After Wreck – Make no mistake about it though, this headline smacks of efforts to stir up trouble for Arison for remaining out of the public spotlight on the issue.

For a closer examination of the full Wall Street Journal article referenced above, along with a detailed analysis of this classic sensationalized Headline Copywriting, that while on the surface seems to indicate the accused, in this case Micky Arison, the article actually goes on to defend his actions for laying low.

To read the fascinating deconstructed version of this entirely misleading story visit Part III, A Crisis Communications Case Study, the third installment in extensive analysis of the communications crisis coverage of the Costa Concordia ship-sinking disaster.

Part III, A Crisis Communications Management Case Study

Managing the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Crisis: Whos in Charge and Where is Micky Arison, Chairman & CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines?

Read the Full Report Now: http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

Micky Arison: Changing the Crisis Communications PR Playbook

A disaster that involves people, property, lost lives and potentially seriously devastating financial consequences to an industry responsible for millions of jobs globally and that generates billions of dollars affecting a host of industry sectors, is pretty much the absolute worst situation a person can find themselves in if they are the person whose company is involved in just such a disaster, says veteran public relations professional, Jeff Mustard, President of The Bamboo Agency, a full-service advertising and marketing firm that specializes in Public Relations and Crisis Communications.

It has come to be expected that a company Chairman step forward in just such crises situations, says Mustard, and this expectation comes not just out of the playbook of public relations and crisis communications management professionals, but also to a great degree, subconsciously by the public.

Micky Arison: Not the Right Guy for the Job

But, Arison, it would seem, is not the right guy for the job. In this particular crisis a variety of circumstances have come into play that have unfolded in real time during the crisis and by default, perhaps as much as by design, (advice from the inner coterie carnival officials as well as their PR Crisis Management Company Burson Marsteller), invariably further contributed to Arisons low profile in the crisis and positioned Pier Luigi Foschi, CEO of the Costa Concordia as the main man facing the cameras and answering the questions.

Naturally, Arisons lack of presence is getting attention, and Arison is taking some, but mostly media criticism, for his lack of visibility. But, purely from a public relations crisis communications management perspective, the central question is — should Arison BE the person out front on this?

The answer is YES. However, he is not, and heres a glimpse at why.

Given all the politics and the unique circumstances of the situation as it unfolded, how it unfolded, where it happened, when it happened, all of these variables, and many others, play(ed) a role in Foschi emerging as the titular representative for the crisis.

Foschi, Whether by Agreement or Acquiescence Accepted the Role as Spokesperson for the Crisis

Foschi, early on, handled the situation well, and seemingly, he continues to do so. Arisons lack of visibility goes against the PR textbook playbook. That doesnt make Arison wrong, it just makes his decision different than what most (media and members of the public) think is the right way to handle a crisis situation.

In this Part III case study, along with the two earlier produced reports, marketers, the media, public relations professionals and consumers alike will be treated to a glimpse behind the curtain of the critical issues and considerations contemplated when coping with and coordinating a crisis of this magnitude. Further, rare insights are offered concerning how communications strategies are crafted to best manage and even manipulate the media to control public perception for the preservation of a companys name, brand, reputation and financial performance both in the immediate term as well in the near and long term.

To read the full Report, Part III, A Crisis Communications Management Case Study:

http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

Managing the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Crisis: Whos in Charge and Where is Micky Arison, Chairman & CEO of Carnival Cruise Line?

While the Public Jury is still Out, Carnival Stock Remains Afloat

While the public jury at large is still out on any consequences or ramifications regarding Arisons lack of presence in the ship sinking crisis, as of this writing, purely from a financial perspective, company stakeholders and shareholders continue to stand by the chairman. Stockholders have not abandoned ship, nor would it seem do they wish to scuttle Carnival Corporation.

As of 12:55 PM, Tuesday, January 24th, Carnival Cruise stock continues to ride the wave of improving consumer confidence in the corporation. Carnival stock, as of this moment is trading at $ 31.75, up .76% for the day.

While it is still too early to arrive at a final public relations assessment on whether or not Carnival Cruise CEO, Micky Arison should have been out front as spokesperson on the ship sinking crisis, at this time, it seems, this was the right decision.

For the time being, Pier Luigi Foschi might be Micky Arisons life preserver, but it does not mean that Arison, or Carnival Cruise Corporation is out of troubled waters, at least just yet, observes public relations crisis communications professional, Jeff Mustard.

Editors Note: Jeff Mustard can be reached for insightful analysis and expert commentary on the Costa Cruise / Carnival Cruise Ship Sinking Disaster.

Contact: 954-801-8263 / email: jeff(at)thebambooagency(dot)com

MORE ANALAYSIS AND COVERAGE ON THE COSTA CONCORDIA / CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES SHIP SINKING DISASTER:

Two Case Studies Part 1, Produced and Published 72 hours after the Costa Concordia was grounded.

Will Sinking Ship, Costa Concordia Cripple Carnival Cruise Lines, or will Successful Public Relations Crisis Communications Buoy Cruise-Consumer & Capital Markets Confidence?

Read the Full Case Study, Part I Now: http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

Just Three days after the 951 luxury cruise-liner ran aground and flipped on its side throwing passengers into the icy cold waters and casting a glaring spotlight on the Concordia ship disaster, Carnival Cruise Lines and the cruise industry, Jeff Mustard produced one of the public relations industrys earliest and most thorough analyses of the then rapidly unfolding crisis. In his first crisis communications case study, a 13-page report, Mustard offers interesting, informative and intuitive insights that public relations professionals, the media and even consumers will likewise also find this initial study revealing and illuminating.

Read the full report, Part I: A Crisis Communications Case Study

Read the Full Case Study, Part I Now: http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

Crisis Communications Case Study, Part II, Examines during a 7 Day Period Carnivals Actions and the Media Coverage and Reactions to the Ship Sinking Disaster in the below titled report:

Part II Crisis Communications Case Study: Costa Concordia & Carnival Cruise Lines Crisis Communications: Containment or Calamity?

In his Crisis Communications Case Study, Part II, Costa Concordia & Carnival Cruise Lines Crisis Communications: Containment or Calamity? veteran public relations professional, Jeff Mustard produced a 29-page report that reviews what Costa and Carnival Cruise Lines officials and their communications team did right, wrong, and what it could have done better. The analysis reads like a taught thriller, is interesting, informative and enlightening and should prove illuminating not just to public relations professionals, but the media and consumers alike curious about how just such crisis situations are managed and even manipulated from a marketing and messaging point of view.

Read the full report, Part II Crisis Communications Case Study: Costa Concordia & Carnival Cruise Lines Crisis Communications: Containment or Calamity?

Read the Full Case Study: http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

About Jeff Mustard

Jeff Mustard is the President of the Bamboo Agency, a multiple award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations firm. Jeff Mustard is the co-author and ghost writer for a Wall Street Journal Best Selling book, an award-winning documentary writer/producer/director and the recipient of numerous award for creative achievements in advertising and communications. His work has been published locally, regionally and nationally in print, radio and television. He has earned tens of millions of dollars in media exposure for his clients in print, radio and television, nationally and internationally.

Company Website: http://www.thebambooagency.com

Company Blog / Case Studies: http://www.thebambooagency.wordpress.com

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New York, NY (PRWEB) August 30, 2011

Former chairman of FDP Capital LLC. has filed a 10 million dollar lawsuit in New York county with the CASE# 109962 against both Source Media Inc. that runs MortgageGrapeVine.com, a popular blog website that mortgage professionals use to get contacts to fund their deals and Ed Magedson of Ripoff Report.

On 2008, brokers from Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California allegedly went on both MortgageGrapeVine.com and Ripoff Report and posted negative things about then chairman of FDP Capital LLC, Thomas J. Kent Jr. Mr. Kent said the alleged untrue posted on these websites has caused his reputation a great harm over the last few years.

Mr. Kent believes that the attacks came from jealous competitors. Court documents stated that every time a positive press release would appear in the media, a negative blog on MortgageGrapeVine.com or on Ripoff Report would appear. Mr. Kent also believes that these vicious attacks were coming from former employees that had to be let go because of their unethical actions. Court documents stated that these former employees would go on MortgageGrapeVine.com and on Ripoff Report to post under alias names like getmoney, getmoremoney, and harry25.

Court documents stated that, when Mr. Kent contacted Source Media Inc. about the blog, they said there was nothing they could do about this situation and Ripoff Report wanted Mr. Kent to pay $ 50,000, to get the report removed from their website. “Both blogs store these reports on their websites and they never remove them. All these reports appear on the search results of various search engines, so it makes it hard to defend your corporate reputation. When someone goes online and posts a blog about you, there is no background check to see if the information posted is accurate. Anyone can put anything on these websites; it is not fair that people can take away someone’s good name,” says Mr. Kent. Mr. Kent is going to fight back and is now working with people that have been victims of alleged internet slander on these two websites.

Mr. Kent has filed in New York county with the CASE# 109962, a 10 million dollar lawsuit against Source Media Inc. and Ripoff Report for alleged damages to his corporation and his good name. Mr. Kent says, “we will make sure that they will not hurt other people.”

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Waldorf, Maryland (PRWEB) November 05, 2011

At the 2012-2013 business planning meeting for the Business Alliance of Charles County, held on November 1, 2011, Seanna Smallwood was officially selected as Chairman of the Board. As a local resident, mother of three, and President of Will Be Designated Driver, Inc., a national organization with headquarters in Waldorf, MD, Smallwood has been strategically chosen to assist the organization in carrying out the mission and vision of the BACC.

In reference to the recent headline published in the Wednesday, November 2, 2012 edition of the Maryland Independent entitled, “Fired chamber chief starts rival group,” the BACC carries a robustly different vision from the Charles County Chamber of Commerce. That is, to provide resourceful leadership, proactive advocacy for the good of economic development for the community and BACC members, creative networking and marketing, PR support and advocacy, and comprehensive education programs. “The differences hardly reflect a rivalry,” said new Chairman, Seanna Smallwood, who is also a member of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce through her career in real estate.

The tactical plans of the BACC include very exciting opportunities for new businesses and non-profits, as well as, opportunities for established businesses in the community. Furthermore, their plans to support recent college graduates in networking opportunities for their new career goals will lay the pavement for the future of Charles County.

For example, a non-profit organization in our community may be experiencing a multitude of financial difficulties due to the fall in the economy and lost revenue sources for our for-profit business community constituents. The BACC is strategically evolving into the go-to organization that will provide additional resources for them and could potentially be the life-line of their organization and programs.

It goes without saying that non-profit organizations provide any community with fundamental support systems that represent the ground-work for economic development, community wellness, community safety, and work as an integral part of the well-oiled machine. Without constituent and financial support, their programs and missions are insolvent. Membership of the BACC will allow access to grant funding resources that otherwise may not be readily made available, with comprehensive education programs for procurement, and a solid network of systems and resources that could fuel their program to continued success.

Another example would be a source for college graduates to network with local business owners from various industries, as they navigate their career goals. These are just a few examples of how Smallwood intends to provide leadership to the community as a whole through the execution of the BACC vision.

“BACC will harness the latest technologies to communicate with its members and give them a real voice; to also act as a conduit for its members to communicate with each other in order to share ideas and resources and help them find solutions to the normal challenges of running a business,” said Tracey Harris, Vice President of BACC and co-owner of Irving Harris Photography, in Welcome, MD.

For more information on membership opportunities, please email kgould(at)bizzalliance(dot)org or navigate the BACC website at http://www.bizalliance.org.

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Irvine, California (PRWEB) August 28, 2011

The Irvine Health Foundation (IHF) mourns the passing of its Chairman of the Board, David G. Sills, who died Tuesday, August 23, after a long battle with cancer. Sills was a founding member of the IHF Board of Directors, serving as Chairman from its inception in 1985 until his death Tuesday.

Our sadness is immeasurable, said Ed Kacic, Irvine Health Foundation President. David was a powerful force behind philanthropy in Orange County. Dave brought to bear all the skills from his various careers: military officer, attorney, mayor, judge. His wry sense of humor was ever-present. Dave was critical to every success the Irvine Health Foundation has achieved. There is now a large void in our lives.

Under Sills leadership, the Irvine Health Foundation was established to provide grants to organizations throughout Orange County to improve the health and health status of Orange County residents, and alleviate unmet needs involving the mental, physical and emotional health of the community. The foundation provided more than $ 25 million in grants while Sills was at the helm.

As IHF Chairman, Sills was influential in IHFs strategies of collaboration and leveraging grantmaking resources, including creating the Health Funders Partnership of Orange County in 2000, a consortium of healthcare funders working to enhance the efficiency of health philanthropy and improve the health of the countys low income and uninsured residents. The Health Funders Partnership is recognized as a national model of collaboration for healthcare safety net services, and was bestowed the Supporting the Safety Net Award by the Association of the Community Affiliated Plans.

Sills is most publicly known as the presiding judge of the 4th District Court of Appeals in Santa Ana for more than 20 years and as a judge of the Orange County Superior Court. He was instrumental in creating the School of Law at UC Irvine, was Irvine mayor for four years and served as an Irvine City Councilman for nine years.

Orange County has lost a great visionary and a tireless leader, said Kacic. Through his many activities, Dave improved the lives of thousands of people, many of whom he had never met. Those of us in the IHF family who were fortunate to know and work with Dave and to enjoy his friendship, join with his wife Susan in a profound sense of loss. Yet, this void in our lives is tempered by our recollections of the wonderful times we shared with this noble man, public servant, and great friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family of David Sills requests donations be made in his name to:

University of Southern California, Irvine School of Law.

Contact Veronica Wilson, Assistant Director of Development, at (949) 824-7424 or vwilson(at)law(dot)uci(dot)edu.

Chapman University School of Law

One University Dr., Orange, CA 92866 (714) 628-2500

A memorial website for David G. Sills is available at:

http://obit.oconnormortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=964796&listing=Current


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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 31, 2006

Robert Arkin, Chairman of Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB: MDVX), announced today that he is resigning from the Board of Directors and as an officer of the Company after three years. He will continue serving Modavox in a consulting capacity.

?Robert has made an invaluable contribution to Modavox and its stockholders,? said CEO David Ide. ?I value his friendship and counsel.? Arkin was instrumental in taking Modavox public, raising capital, developing a broader business strategy for the Company in the online distribution of on-demand streaming media and initiating a successful turnaround strategy.

A pioneer in Internet radio and survivor of the dot-com bust, Modavox went public in a reverse merger in 2003. Under Arkin?s initiative, the Company improved its positioning, branding, technology platform, production capabilities and programming; changed its name from SurfNet Media Group to Modavox to reflect a broader vision of the Company as a digital media enterprise; and embraced new opportunities in the on-line syndication of rich media.

Arkin also engineered Modavox?s recent merger with Kino Interactive Group, LLC, bringing Modavox more scale and momentum by uniting Modavox’s leadership position in internet talk radio and Kino’s capabilities in online delivery of rich digital media. The merger strengthened Modavox?s management team and brought Modavox a roster of new clients, expanded product line, developing business opportunities and new proprietary tools.

Before joining the Company, Arkin worked in business, real estate and law. He was the founder of Synermedics, Inc. which developed a web portal, applications delivery platform and workflow process automation technology for the hospital industry. He served as General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Berman Managed Care, Inc., a Nasdaq National Market traded health plan, rural delivery network, management services organization and hospital coding, utilization review and quality assurance business. He was a principal in several real estate projects. Prior to that, Arkin was a partner in Leonard Street and Deinard, Minnesota?s 4th largest firm, and in several other law firms. He specialized in corporate finance and securities law, working primarily with technology and health care businesses.

Arkin is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law where he served as Executive Editor of the Virginia Journal of International Law. He received his bachelor?s (cum laude) and master?s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He has authored several articles on technology law and healthcare law issues. He served as a judicial law clerk for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Minnesota following his graduation from law school.

About Modavox

Modavox, Inc. (http://www.modavox.com) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica(TM) Network (http://www.voiceamerica.com). Through its patented Modavox Central(TM) technology, Modavox “takes the search out of search,” delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe(TM), WebcastWizard(TM) and Stream Syndicate(TM) tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication; content management; and online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains ?forward-looking statements? for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission?s ?safe harbor? provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox?s actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox?s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Phone: 480.643.5626

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