Family Involved In The Harambe Incident

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The names of the family involved in the Harambe incident were leaked to the media, so how does one remove the family names from the media? It isn’t possible to take back something once it is out there. However, Gail Myers worked to place herself between the media and the family to preserve some of the family’s anonymity.

As the owner of Gail Myers Public Relations, LLC, Gail Myers has over 30 years of experience in public relations. “When the family contacted me and asked for my help in dealing with the media, I worked with them to craft a statement,” Myers emphasized the importance of having a trusting relationship with the news media outlets and having an updated media list. Once Myers made it clear the family wanted their anonymity, most

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