There is on-going debate about whether social media platforms are the equivalent of a town square; where everyone has the right to stand on a soap box and say whatever they want, or whether the companies who own those platforms have some power as publishers with responsibility to police what is said on their platforms.

In this period between Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, professional tennis continues to grapple with a public relations nightmare of its own making.

The West Hartford based non-profit Dignity Grows has received some much deserved recognition for its work to bring menstrual products to women across the country who lack the financial means to access feminine hygiene products.

McDowell Communications Group was honored to be part of an anniversary event at the state Capitol marking the 1993 passage of one of the nation’s first assault weapons bans.

Good public relations is centered on protecting your reputation, whether the you in this sentence is an individual, company, or organization. Protecting your reputation often comes down to doing the right thing both in public and when no one is watching. 

One thing is almost certain: Between the time this post was published on this website and the time you read it, someone in the United States died as a result of gun violence. And based on how 2023 has played out so far, there is a very high probability that there has been a mass shooting in which four or more people have been killed or wounded.

The last six years have led to a re-writing of what we thought the rules were when it comes to public affairs and the practice of public relations.

Congratulating someone for their success is usually the right thing to do, but when doing so on social media there are some things to consider before hitting “post.”

The recent unfortunate case of drunk driving involving a state lawmaker puts front and center the issue of substance use disorders and issues of privacy and surveillance.

(Abu Dhabi) – An historic gathering of women took place in Abu Dhabi this month and MCG President Duby McDowell was honored to attend, courtesy of our longtime partner and friend Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC. Mika chaired the Forbes 30/50 Summit which coincided with International Women’s Day.