The impact on the brand could take weeks to discern, said Eric Rose, a crisis manager at Englander Knabe & Allen. Even if there is a slight impact on the business, it has to be weighed against the costs of rebranding, which could run into the tens of millions of dollars, he said.
“What they have to do is let the dust settle for a few weeks and conduct some research among customers and the public,” said Rose. “My gut feeling is that they will probably not have to change the brand.”
President Donald Trump has also been accused of harassment and offended many people, but the brand hasn’t suffered as much as people thought, Rose pointed out.
Englander Knabe and Allen Senior Vice President Alex Cherin was quoted in a recent American Shipper article entitled “Cargo interests press FMC to establish free time guidelines”:
“The FMC is uniquely positioned to set guidelines and a common understanding of what is fair and what is not fair,” said Alex Cherin, representing the California Trucking Association Intermodal Conference. “While a commercial solution may seem appropriate, I can tell you we have tried and tried again.
Los Angeles, January 10, 2018 — Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) has launched a new website that showcases its capabilities and highlights the wealth of services it provides to clients.
The new site, at www.ekapr.com has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and enhanced rich content focused on the firm’s mission to serve clients. “Our new site is more dynamic, easier to navigate and packed with case studies providing valuable information to potential clients,” said Matt Knabe, EKA Managing Partner.
The site’s fresh design and intuitive approach reflect EKA’s recognized leadership in providing reliable and innovative public affairs and crisis communication counsel to clients since 2005. The site highlights the results the firm has delivered for its clients across a diverse range of practice areas.
“With the launch of our new website, we now highlight our deep bench of team members augmented by a roster of experienced strategic partners and specialists we enlist to bring specific skills tailored to the client’s needs,” added Knabe.
About Englander Knabe & Allen
Englander Knabe & Allen is a strategic communications firm specializing in lobbying, public affairs, crisis communications and litigation support. EKA’s roster of over 100 clients includes companies such as Westfield, Motorola, BNSF Railway, LegalZoom, AT&T, ADDA, ALADS, West Management and Coca-Cola. For more information visit www.ekapr.com
Englander Knabe & Allen partner Eric Rose was mentioned in a USA Today article entitled “Director Robert Rodriguez slams ‘errors’ about him in ‘Vanity Fair’ Rose McGowan profile,” published January 4, 2018, in response to pre-book release interviews with Rodriguez’ ex-girlfriend, Rose McGowan. The actress is at the enter of the “#metoo” Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment/misconduct controversy.
From the article in which Rodriguez details facts that are opposite of claims in McGowan’s book:
Rodriguez disputes his depiction in the article, saying Peretz did not ask him for comment or clarification.
“It is deeply disappointing that the fact checkers at publishing house HarperOne did not reach out to me either,” he says about the publisher of McGowan’s book in a statement sent to USA TODAY by his representative, Eric Rose. “As a result, there are some key factual errors in the piece. These inaccuracies may appear to put me at odds with Rose, but I have no quarrel with her.”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586879066724{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This project involved a multi-million-dollar EKA was retained to assist the client in obtaining all the necessary permits required by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. During the process of handling the submittals and paperwork, our client was informed by the city that a $2 million-dollar fire system was necessary.
With our in depth understanding of Los Angeles building code, permit fees and project requirements, we were able to work with the building and fire departments to create an alternative smoke seal/life safety solution that won City approval. Our alternative fire safety system resulted in a real savings of $2 million for our client. We were able to save them from unexpected expense and meet the code requirements without delaying the project.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”16″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”16″ size_tablet=”12″ size_phone=”12″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]CONTACT EKA NOW[/mk_fancy_title]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586879104941{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Prior to the engagement of EKA, the Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA) was a small, inwardly focused organization which spent virtually all of its energy on labor battles with DA management.
That ADDA no longer exists. In 2015, new leadership decided best representation for members required not just labor representation, but a voice in the public debate over the future of the criminal justice system. The ADDA hired EKA to help craft this new direction and working together with EKA a dramatic makeover occurred. Today’s ADDA is a robust, energetic and influential force that’s committed both to promoting the interests of its membership and to effecting meaningful change in the pursuit of justice and public safety.
In addition to growing its membership, the ADDA has become one of the preeminent voices in California for public safety and victims’ rights. Along the way, they have become the credible voice which has shed light on aspects of recent public safety “reforms” “which their proponents would rather remain in the dark.
The primary platform has been their popular blog, which has put the ADDA on the political map. With the guidance from EKA, the ADDA has thrust important issues into the public consciousness, become a go-to organization for the media reporting on public safety matters, and their blogs are closely read by key decision makers throughout the state.
While the primary goal of the ADDA is to advance a work environment that allows their members to focus on their role as the primary guardians of justice in the courts, the organization is interested in all aspects of public safety. With the assistance of EKA, the ADDA has chosen to focus their limited resources on certain core concerns. Most prominently, the ADDA has very publicly exposed the flaws, misleading claims and injustices of, initiatives and legislation which have reshaped the criminal justice system.
For example, although proponents told voters only “non-violent” felons would be released by Prop 57, the ADDA introduced to their large audience to some of the ”violent” felons who have been released under Prop. 57. Those released early under Prop 57’s auspices include inmates convicted of incredibly violent crimes including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and battery.
While education is an important part of their mission, the ADDA is equally concerned with achieving results and forging meaningful change. Toward that end, when the ADDA told EKA that they wanted to become arly and prominent promoters of a concerted effort to roll back some of the damage caused by Prop. 57 and it’s equally delinquent cousins, Prop. 47 and AB 109, EKA assisted the ADDA.
EKA has assisted the ADDA in promoting other causes not just through blogs, but on social media and traditional media. Today, the ADDA leadership team are regular guests on high-profile programs such radio and television programs and are often asked to represent law enforcement/prosecutors at local and national debate forums discussing criminal justice changes.
While the ADDA has accomplished a lot in a short period of time, the reality is their work will never be done. Past changes and proposed changes to the criminal justice system– such as bail reform –have real effects and demand that they speak out..
Understanding that members are critical to their continued success, the makeover EKA implemented has invigorated rank and file DDAs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”16″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”16″ size_tablet=”12″ size_phone=”12″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]CONTACT EKA NOW[/mk_fancy_title]
For several years, EKA’s Eric Rose lead the account team that worked for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), promoting the airport through an aggressive public relations program that targeted the community, elected officials, the media and industry analysts. After the tragedy of September 11, Eric lead LAWA’s external proactive media outreach efforts.
Eric lead strategic counseling and crisis communications for the airport during the September 11 terrorist attacks and helped the airport public relations support—including offline and online media monitoring as well as research and development of crisis-related media materials and messages for the airport staff and the mayor. Eric also coordinated and staffed a post-September 11 event for the airport.
The primary public relations strategy for the newly created News Bureau was to generate positive news and feature media coverage to drive awareness and rekindle America’s legacy of leadership in the airline industry in post-9/11 era. This strategy involved a multi-faceted media relations program and several special projects, including the promotion of Los Angeles World Airports 75th anniversary. The efforts marking the celebration included a 75th anniversary press kit and targeted outreach to key print, broadcast and online media. Eric has also worked with the airport to increase its standing within the industry and promoting its commitment to delivering quality service and dedication to the local market.
The efforts on behalf of LAWA included strategic planning, community and minority relations, development of collateral materials, advertising and media placement. Most notably, Eric designed and implemented an initiative to heighten awareness of the airport among Hispanic, African American and other minority businesses.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586880141202{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Santa Barbara–based Matrix Oil proposed to drill fifty oil wells on a small part of the Puente Hills Landfill Habitat Preserve in the City of Whittier. The 1290-acre preserve was originally an oil field owned and operated by Chevron and Unocal. Over 500 oil wells operated for about 100 years until the land was abandoned in the early 1990s. Because of the dramatic increase in oil prices and the efficiencies that new drilling techniques employed, it was now possible to revive the oil field and about twenty million barrels of oil were expected to be produced over a twenty-five–year period. The City of Whittier negotiated a lease with Matrix that included a substantial payment of royalties—enough to cure the city’s budget problems for years to come.
EKA was retained by Matrix to educate the community about the benefits of the arrangement and to educate the public about the minimal impact of the project on both the nature preserve and surrounding neighborhoods. This was necessary to give the incumbents on the Council the political cover they needed to move forward with the deal while preparing to run for re-election.
Our communications program consisted of the following elements:
Targeted videos, including a seven-minute video that combined facts about the project, images from the site and interviews with community leaders. We told the history of the site framed around the history of Whitter. By tying together the fact that the land was not a natural habitat but a closed oil field with the benign nature of the proposed project, we were able to neutralize one of the oppositions main arguments against it. A second video served to debunk false claims made by project opponents regarding sound issues. We used technical experts and computer-generated graphics to refute the lies in a video the opponents had produced and disseminated.
A community outreach program with highly trained walkers and callers that resulted in the placement of more than 1,000 signs on household lawns throughout the city. The signs read, “Our Family Supports Whittier’s Future. www.whittieroil.com ”
A direct-mail program that highlighted the environmental protection features and benefits of the project. Extensive website, social media and email programs reaching thousands of Whittier residents
Newspaper ads that corresponded to the messages in the mail program along with television commercials on local cable
Local spokespeople who agreed to sign letters to the editor and comment at the public hearings of the planning commission and the city council.
The city council hearings stretched on for six nights. The city council voted 5–0 for the project. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”16″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”16″ size_tablet=”12″ size_phone=”12″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]CONTACT EKA NOW[/mk_fancy_title]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586879018195{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A group of charter school operators approached EKA with challenges they were experiencing navigating facility approvals for schools within a particular jurisdiction. EKA worked with this group to identify solutions to a complicated facility approval process for charter schools.
The process involved pinpointing stakeholders within the various agencies responsible for process approvals, educating them on charter schools and identifying legislative champions to support a one-stop shop for charter school facilities within the municipality. As a result of EKA’s public engagement, the municipality gained a greater understanding and a more positive perception of charter schools. Additionally, charter school operators were better equipped with a comprehensive understanding of timelines and procedures, which enabled them to meet other critical deadlines prior to the opening of the school year and avoid any potential loss of revenue from the state.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”16″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”16″ size_tablet=”12″ size_phone=”12″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]CONTACT EKA NOW[/mk_fancy_title]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1544142507810{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Shaping, Fashioning, Enhancing and Saving Reputations
Consumers rely on current customers to tell them whether an organization is worth their time and money. Consumers look at media reports, feedback from online reviews and social media to use in their decision-making process. EKA has been trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies and their CEO’s who face reputational challenges. We have assisted in the shaping, fashioning, enhancing saving the reputations for clients in a wide variety of industries.
Protecting the reputation of private sector clients is essential as they pursue future public-sector work across the United States. Media stories that cast a client in a negative light can impact their ability to win future contracts in other markets. EKA worked with a large public works/civil engineering contractor to facilitate an amicable separation from a contract with a large construction agency in Los Angeles.
The agency wanted to terminate the client for convenience and consolidate two related contracts for a mega project under another contractor. EKA worked with the client, agency staff and elected officials to ensure that the staff report and public discussion of the termination did not blame the client and facilitated final payment for work already completed. As a result, potential litigation was avoided—which was a goal for both the client and agency. While local media coverage described potential schedule delays and cost overruns for the project, the client was not named or blamed. The outcome was positive for our client.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”16″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”16″ size_tablet=”12″ size_phone=”12″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]CONTACT EKA NOW[/mk_fancy_title]
