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DPK Public Relations President Quoted in Reuters Article on Blackstone CEO

The audacious lifestyle and otherworldly compensation of the CEO of Blackstone Group is prompting a fair amount of criticism and scrutiny. DPK Public Relations'' President, Dan Keeney, was interview for the following story from Reuters about the backlash: Blackstone CEO''s high profile sparks backlashNEW YORK (Reuters) - If private equity firms had aimed to steer clear of political controversy heading into an election year, the message may have been lost on Stephen Schwarzman. The CEO and co-founder of Blackstone Group this week became a lightning rod for criticism over perceptions that he makes too much money and leads an overly lavish lifestyle. Blackstone revealed his stake in the firm could be worth $7.73 billion after its initial public offering this month and that he will get a one-off payout of up to $677.2 million. One of his private staff also exposed …


Reputation Management for Paris Hilton?

If you were calling the shots in Paris Hilton''s inner circle, how would you manage her re-emergence as a cultural icon? This is your opportunity to tell the heiress what to do and describe how you will make her do it.


Why "No Comment" is Never an Acceptable Response

When faced with difficult questions, it''s common for untrained spokesperson to commit the cardinal sin of saying, "no comment." Doing so raises suspicions about the organization and casts a negative light on everything you say and do. Dan Keeney examines alternatives to taking the easy way out.


  • Released: April 30th, 2007 05:00 PM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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Is your workplace prepared? Reflections on the Virginia Tech tragedy

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Virginia Tech community in this time of mourning and reflection. Look closely and all of us can find small nuggets of wisdom that can help our organizations. The fact is that this is a moment when PR counselors whisper to themselves, "There but for the grace of God go I."


  • Released: April 16th, 2007 02:00 PM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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Houston Business Journal features article on "virtual" agencies co-written by DPK Public Relations Founder Dan Keeney

Fueled by technologies that enable collaboration and remove geographic barriers, a sophisticated network of independent public relations firms has emerged. Together, these professionals are bigger than the biggest PR firm in Texas. This article explores the trend.


  • Released: March 30th, 2007 10:00 AM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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  • Website: www.bizjournals.com/houston

Presentation Skills Training: Maximizing Success in the Q&A

The Q&A portion of a presentation may seem like an opportunity to relax, but skilled speakers have a strategy for the Q&A. This article describes the benefits of considering the Q&A as a seamless part of the presentation.


  • Released: March 28th, 2007 07:00 PM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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DPK Public Relations featured in Brandweek article regarding food industry response to E. coli outbreaks

The March 5th issue of Brandweek looks at how various food companies have responded to E.coli outbreaks that threaten their respective reputations and strain consumer trust. It includes comments from DPK Public Relations'' President Dan Keeney.


  • Released: March 05th, 2007 02:00 PM
  • Author: Sonia Reyes
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  • Website: www.brandweek.com

DPK Public Relations Featured in San Francisco Chronicle Story: JetBlue response praised

DPK Public Relations is among the firms that specialize in crisis communications featured in the San Francisco Chronicle report on Jet Blue''s response to the shut-down of its entire flight schedule a couple weeks ago. The observations and advice of all the counselors included in the report provides great guidance for CEOs under pressure.


  • Released: February 25th, 2007 11:00 AM
  • Author: David Lazarus
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  • Website: http://www.sfgate.com

Mactarnahan "Mac" Keeney, DPK Public Relations Mascot, 1997-2007

DPK Public Relations is celebrating the life of its mascot, Mac, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.


  • Released: February 18th, 2007 10:00 PM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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Harvard Business Review Examines "Reputation and Its Risks"

An article in the February edition of Harvard Business Review, "Reputation and Its Risks," points to three situations that put reputation at risk: reputation-reality gap, changing beliefs and expectations, and weak internal coordination. This article offers a summary.


  • Released: January 28th, 2007 03:00 PM
  • Author: Dan Keeney
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  • Website: www.hbr.org