Edelman Has Some Thoughts on Using Robin Williams' Death to Pitch
Today in ridiculous PR pitches: “Robin Williams’ tragic death leaves consumers at high risk of identity theft.”
— Anthony De Rosa (@AntDeRosa) August 13, 2014
Fortunately, we have not received any such pitches. But because the unexpected death of Williams has dominated the news this week, it was perhaps inevitable that someone would tie the unfortunate news to the business of communications.
Yesterday the world’s largest PR firm did just that…and a journalist called foul.
A flack at @EdelmanPR
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