SEATTLE PR NEWS: Fearless voices
Over the years, we at Fearey have become a recognized authority in the PR space. It’s one reason we are the go-to source for insights in the marketing and communications field. Our comprehensive knowledge is the product of our uncommon curiosity, and we’re proud to share perspectives with you here.
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PR Failure #48: Words that Just Won’t Work at Work (or Anywhere)
Aaron Blank
October 14, 2025
Imagine your CEO strides into an all-hands meeting meant to motivate. But instead of vision, you hear a clutch of common clichés—we’re going to circle back, move the needle, leverage synergies, and get our ducks in a row. Within five minutes or less, energy flatlines. ...
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From Kabul to the White House: Crisis Communications in the Line of Fire
Fearey Staff
December 11, 2025
Fearey president and CEO Aaron Blank recently sat down for a LinkedIn Live conversation with John Johnson, former U.S. diplomat who spent more than two decades ...
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PR Failure #49: When the Game Starts Feeling Rigged
Aaron Blank
November 24, 2025
You’re courtside. Two minutes left. Tie game. Crowd shaking. Energy electric. And then, a notification hits your feed. “He’s pulling himself early. Check the prop ...
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PR Failure #47: Cracker Barrel of Monkeys and Brand Missteps
Aaron Blank
September 10, 2025
Cracker Barrel, established in 1969 as a favorite comfort food spot created from charm and antique Americana, attempted to do a rebrand in late August. ...
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PR Failure #46: You Meant: 😊, They Heard: 😬 — The Emoji Gap in the Workplace
Aaron Blank
August 6, 2025
They’re small, they’re pixelated, and they might cost your brand more than you think. When computer scientist Scott Fahlman first suggested using 🙂 or 🙁 ...
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