What's New at Spaeth

Something new is always happening at Spaeth Communications, please click on the links below to read the latest.

BP Lessons Learned Parts 1 and 2
June 23, 2010
At Spaeth Communications, Inc. we have watched the ongoing crisis in the Gulf and more specifically, BP’s response to the crisis, with great interest. Founder and CEO, Merrie Spaeth shares some of the initial lessons learned from the BP oil spill and what it can mean for your organization. When did you last evaluate how you think about crisis communication for your organization? The communication ... more >

GSA Video Message
July 17, 2009
A video message to all GSA attendees from Merrie Spaeth, President of Spaeth Communications, Inc. ... more >

"Bimbo Awards" on Bernstein Crisis Management Blog
January 8, 2009
Have you ever seen Merrie Spaeth's hilarious "BIMBO Awards"? They're monthly collections of mostly famous people suffering from foot-in-mouth disease, along with some examples of "doing it the right way" in crisis communications. For example, here was this month's "winning BIMBO": "I’m here to tell you right off the bat that I’m not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing," said Illinois Governor Ro... more >

Immunizations
October 24, 2008
Calling all parents - listen up! Childhood immunizations are on the decline across parts of the country. Listen as Merrie Spaeth explains why immunizations are important to you and your child’s health. Listen to Merrie's commentary. ... more >

Commentary: YouTube and Obama
April 22, 2008
Listen To Commentary By Merrie Spaeth, KERA Commentator DALLAS, TX (2008-04-10) I'm feeling old. Old because I listen to radio and read newspapers. Old because when I pick up my cell phone, it's because I'm going to call someone. Don't look now, but the world has changed and our ... more >

A Little Tough Talk Can Carry the Day
March 12, 2008
A Little Tough Talk Can Carry the Day By George Anders The Wall Street Journal March 12, 2008 Warren Buffett and Bill Gates play bridge together, team up on philanthropy and appear jointly in ads for private-jet service Netjets. There's something else the two tycoons share: a fondness for sharp-tongued putdowns. In his latest letter to shareholders, Mr. Buffett, chairman of Berkshi... more >

Presidential Candidates As "Celebrity Guests"
January 25, 2008
Presidential candidates appearing as "celebrity guests" on talk shows is nothing new. Former President Bill Clinton made this trend famous when he appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show. Now it is Senator Clinton's turn. Merrie Spaeth appeared on Fox 4 News to offer her opinion on why this may not be the best choice for Senator Clinton. View the clip of Merrie Spaeth ... more >

Battle Royal: Presidential Frontrunners Still Unclear
January 10, 2008
When the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire Primary conclude, the frontrunners for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations are usually pretty clear. This year is a little different. View the clip of Merrie Spaeth on Fox4!... more >

All in all, Al Gonzales would rather be in Philadelphia (with apologies to W.C. Fields)
January 9, 2008
Check out what Richard Dunham of The Houston Chronicle blog "Washington on the Potomac" says about the 2007 Bimbo of The Year Award winner.... more >