Communications work often looks clean on paper. In practice, it rarely is.
Reflections, lessons learned and practical guidance drawn from real communications work. These insights focus on what actually helps, what holds up under pressure and what I’ve learned working alongside leaders, public safety professionals and communications teams.
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When every word matters: The role of crisis communications in a statewide manhunt Jan. 20, 2026
For 43 hours, a killer was on the loose and people across the world were watching. Every word we put out had to be right. Before founding True North Communications, I served as deputy communications director at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety …
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