Martha Stewart Case Study

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1. How would you characterize Martha Stewart’s initial public relations response to the charges against her?
I believe that Stewart made no attempts putting her story out in news. Also, she didn't made any effort you show people that she's innocent and she hasn't done anything wrong. I believe she made the right decision by letting her lawyers do the most talking.
2. What key public relations principle did Martha Stewart violate?
Martha Stewart thinks that didn't do anything wrong and haven't speak up about it. I believe that by ignoring the issue will make affect her image.
3. Had you been advising her, what public relations strategy and tactics would you have recommended? How “vocal” should she have been?
If i was her advising her i would

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