Kevin Sullivan
Yasiel Puig Doesn’t Particularly Care for Those Who Are Telling His Story
Yasiel Puig, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rookie sensation who was called up to the big leagues on June 3, has been the focal point of...
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Kevin Sullivan
- Jun 25, 2013
- 1 min
3 Things Paula Deen Must Do in Her Today Show Interview
To begin the process of repairing her reputation, here are three things embattled cooking icon Paula Deen must do — and one thing she...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jun 24, 2013
- 2 min
The Holy Communicator: PR Lessons from Pope Francis
When Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped a Beethoven concert at the Vatican Saturday due to “other commitments,” some media reports...
Kevin Sullivan
- Apr 29, 2013
- 2 min
Sullivan Co-Hosted "Polioptics" Episode on SirusXM Devoted to the Opening of the Bush Library
In 1988 Mark Langdale got new next-door neighbors in Dallas: Laura and George W. Bush. In short order the Langdales and Bushes became...
Kevin Sullivan
- Apr 22, 2013
- 4 min
Pat Summerall's Unselfishness Made Him a Great Communicator
We turn the blog over to our colleague Tim Clodjeaux for a tribute to broadcasting great Pat Summerall, who died April 16 at 82....
Kevin Sullivan
- Apr 15, 2013
- 1 min
Costas’ Moving Eulogy of Musial Had All the Key Elements of a Fitting Tribute
Must viewing: The moving eulogy Bob Costas delivered at Stan Musial’s funeral Mass. A eulogy is a delicate assignment and Costas not only...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
“That’s Not Normal!” Body Language Overwhelms Words
“That’s not normal!” So said the New Jersey “tanning mom” in this now-infamous (and SNL-spoofed) Today show interview that demonstrates...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
Allen’s ‘Memo to Young Journos’ a True Public Service
Mike Allen of Politico – long one of Washington’s top reporters – took a brief timeout near the end of today’s Politico Playbook to offer...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 4 min
How Athletes Can Engage, Entertain, Serve … with a Purpose
Rich Gotham had it right. The Boston Celtics president had joined the team’s public relations staff and me on a conference call to...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 2 min
How Tiger Woods Should Handle His Sudden PR Crisis
Tell it first, tell it yourself and tell it all. That is the tried and true formula for handling a messy public relations crisis in the...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 4 min
Not a Sports Fan? Oh, the Joy and Pain you’re Missing
Bill Gates was taking questions at Microsoft headquarters from an audience of the company’s top female executives. The first question...
Kevin Sullivan
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
“Penn Stater” Profile on AP Reporter A Great Peek Behind the Scenes at the White House
The profile on AP White House correspondent Ben Feller in the May/June issue of the “Penn Stater” provides a terrific behind the scenes...
Kevin Sullivan
- Dec 10, 2012
- 2 min
Remembering Tony Snow: A Great Example to All of Us in the White House – Even When He Couldn’t Find
On my first day as White House communications director back in July 2006, I stuck my head in Tony Snow’s office to say hello. He bounded...
Kevin Sullivan
- Dec 10, 2012
- 5 min
Laura Bush Set First Lady Comms Milestones
As I read Mrs. Bush’s column (below, “Do Not Forget Burma”) in this morning’s Washington Post, I thought back on all of her First Lady...
Kevin Sullivan
- Dec 10, 2012
- 4 min
Bush Pioneered Use of Internet, Obama Mastering It
The way-too-cute, pre-arranged Huffington Post moment in Tuesday’s Presidential press conference was actually a good idea, poorly...
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