GAME SHOW

Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM offers lively educational programs that focus on ethics and law for communicators. Book Now!

TEN WAYS TO GET SUED, LOSE CLIENTS AND DISGRACE YOURSELF is a fast-paced zany romp into ethics and law especially designed for communicators. Learn about the common mistakes that make us vulnerable to legal actions. The audience will compete in crazy game show antics and speed rounds of:

ILLEGAL, UNETHICAL, BOTH or NEITHER?™ - We'll test our knowledge of copyright infringement, plagiarism, slander, libel, misrepresentation, disclosure, and other stuff you'll never do.
CAN I BE SUED FOR THAT?™ - The communicator's job can be legally complex. Do you know what could put you in jeopardy?

LEARN ABOUT COMMON PITFALLS:

Libel
Invasion of Privacy
Photo/Video Releases
Consent to Record
Plagiarism
Copyright Infringement
Fair Use
Disclosure

Rights & Permissions
Intellectual Property Protection and RFPs
Data Acquisition and Use
Social Media Sharing
Attribution
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Ethical Challenges & Dilemmas

DETAILS

Game Show programs may be customized to your company or organizational rules, codes and service areas. Programs may be 45-minutes or one-hour in length and may include 15-minute Q & A. Contact to learn fee and discuss details.

Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM is not an attorney. The legal and ethical scenarios in this program have been vetted by an attorney, media law professor and a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Accreditation professional. Sources include, but are not limited to, PRSA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and the latest Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law. Special thank you to Rebecca (Becky) Peeling, M.S., APR, Associate V.P. for University Relations & Marketing, Palm Beach Atlantic University. Accreditation Instructor and Vice President, Palm Beach Chapter, Public Relations Society of America and Charles (Chuck) Suits, APR, Fellow PRSA, LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.), Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University (teaches Public Relations and Media Law), former White House communicator for Ronald Reagan and former Director of Corporate Public Relations, W.R. Grace & Company and former Director of Public Relations at Pratt & Whitney.

TESTIMONIALS

This was a fantastic program for our members! It can be challenging to engage us on such a serious topic, but Karen made it fun and informative.
Heather Keroes, APR, President, Orlando Chapter, Public Relations Society of America

This was an excellent event. It was so much fun to participate in the game show and then winning my jellybeans. Everyone and I mean EVERY ONE who attended walked away with vital information on ethics and law.
Celina Klee, Manager, Public Relations, Labor Finds International, Member, Palm Beach Chapter, Public Relations Society of America

Brilliant application of humor to critical workplace issues of law and ethics. Every CEO should consider this program for employees to help mitigate risk of legal exposure and unhealthy workplace culture.
Richard Lavin, CEO, LEVERAGEDWISDOM, High Performance Leadership. Board Advisor to many companies New York and Florida

Your presentation rocked! I absolutely loved this program. Karen was SO creative in presenting the topic of PR ethics. We had fun while learning a lot!
Muffet Robinson, Director or Marketing & Communications, PathlightHOME, Orlando, Florida, Member, Orlando Chapter

Loved this!
Joseph Abreu, APR, Communications Manager, Clerk of the Circuit Court, St. Lucie County, Fla., Clerk of the Circuit Court, St. Lucie County, Fla. Leader, PRSA Sunshine District

ABOUT KAREN

Karen Galanaugh APR, MSM is an award-winning leader in the public relations and marketing communications industries. She is Accredited by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); served as chapter president for both the Palm Beach Chapter and the Delaware Chapter of PRSA. She was named Communicator of Achievement by the Delaware Press Association; Awarded for Mentoring by PRSA Philadelphia; Named Most Effective Community Organizer by the National Trust for Historic Preservation; Served as contest director of the Annual National Communications Contest for the National Federation of Press Women; and named Outstanding Woman in Business in Delaware Today magazine. Early in Karen’s career, she wrote comedy for stand-ups and produced comedy shows in New York City. She also has a notable background in publishing and film production in New York. She put her undergraduate degree in communications from Temple University to work when she shifted her career to public relations in White Plains, New York. After 30 years of agency work and consulting, Karen has an amazing work history bringing brands to light, managing reputations and directing crisis communications for diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 and celebrities to Main Street businesses. Karen recently earned a Master’s Degree of Science in Business Management from Wilmington University with an emphasis on leadership and change management. Karen is a comfortable and engaging public speaker. She is an aspiring student of Ballroom and Latin dancing.

CONTACT KAREN FOR MORE INFO AND AVAILABILITY

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