For public relations practitioners whose job it is to navigate the treacherous world of crisis communications, PR legend Howard Bragman was a shining example of what’s right in this specialized field. His death on Saturday of leukemia was a huge loss to the PR industry writ large, as well as the LGBTQ community.
Howard’s impact on the field of crisis PR is as undeniable as it is impressive: He is largely responsible for introducing the concepts of crisis PR and reputation management to the country. Howard was a bulldog who went to battle for the embattled, and a crusader who gave voice to those in need of one during trying times.