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06.17.08, 17:14 PM General Topics
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WWYD. The press wants to talk to me about a mess in the organization I work for. I think that by and large the organization is great, but if it allows this mess to continue it will be ruined. I would hope that press attention would prompt them to clean it up. I am leaving the organization, but my industry is small - everyone knows everyone - I would not want anyone to know who I am. The reporter said that names would be withheld - I just don't know if I can trust that. What I want is for the organization to right itself so that it can survive and thrive. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:14 PM Flag
 

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Listen to me: I am a crisis public relations counselor. DO NOT talk to the press, you will be blackballed by your industry. Whistleblowers never come out on top. Ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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ittttttta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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np: what if no one knows who it is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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that is on background and only works if you and reporter agree what that means (i.e. no names but positions stated; no names but identifying remarks allowed, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Can't you just say I will not talk if there is anyway way anyone can identify me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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no, you need to be specific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Just curious, so if you said: no age, no position, no gender, nothing to identify how long the person worked for the organization, etc. would it be safe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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yes, you have to be very specific, that you are on deep background, and get it in writing (on an email) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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OP: what good do you think having it in writing is going to do I wonder? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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If the reporter screws you over, you can get him/her back by going to her editor, going to the publisher, going to the public editor. There is recourse to get the journalist in trouble, which will keep him or her honest. Signed, journo mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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But if your career is ruined does this really help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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don't be a hero... say nothing unless it is a metter of public health and safety... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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is this an arts organization? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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