Keith M. Hearit Crisis Communication Management: Applying Theory To Real Cases Hot! Jun 2026

Have students analyze real CEO apologies from the last five years (e.g., Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica, Boeing’s 737 MAX, Peloton’s holiday ad). Using Hearit’s criteria, they must identify:

What sets Hearit’s work apart is his application of complex communication theories to high-profile, real-world examples. By analyzing cases like the , Tylenol’s gold-standard response , and various automotive recalls , Hearit identifies several key strategic archetypes: 1. Apologia and Image Restoration Have students analyze real CEO apologies from the