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    Judy Smith

    Judy Smith is the founder and CEO of Smith & Company. She is a veteran crisis communications strategist specializing in high-stakes reputation recovery.

    #9 Public Relations
    22CiteRank

    Last updated 13 Nov 2026 · Named in 14 answers across 3 engines
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    How AI engines see them

    Recognized by 3 of 3 measured engines. Updated 2026-11-05

    The recognizing engines agree that Judy Smith is a crisis communications and reputation management expert who founded the advisory firm Smith & Company after serving as Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush. They also note her work advising major corporations, politicians, and high-profile individuals through severe reputational crises. Chat_gpt and google_ai_mode highlight that she served as the real-life inspiration for the television series Scandal. Chat_gpt mentions specific corporate clients like Amazon, Sony, and Walmart, while gemini notes her work during the Supreme Court nomination of Clarence Thomas. Google_ai_mode adds her book Good Self... Bad Self. Across all engines, the most frequently cited domains are annenberg.usc.edu, judysmith.com, and en.wikipedia.org.

    • ChatGPTNamed in 5 answers

      Judy A. Smith is a crisis communications expert, former federal prosecutor, and former Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush who founded Smith & Company.

      Known for
      • crisis communications
      • reputation management
      • inspiration for Olivia Pope in Scandal
    • GeminiNot named

      Judy Smith is a crisis management expert, former White House Deputy Press Secretary, and founder of Smith & Company.

      Known for
      • crisis management
      • corporate fixer
      • high-stakes public relations
    • Google AI ModeNamed in 3 answers

      Judy Smith is a crisis management expert, author, and founder of Smith & Company who previously served as Deputy Press Secretary to President George H.W. Bush.

      Known for
      • inspiration for Olivia Pope in Scandal
      • crisis management advisory
      • damage-control plans
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      The 25 Most Influential PR Leaders of 2026
      theindustryleaders.org20 citations
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      cision.com13 citations
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      The Most Influential PR Professionals [October 2026]
      propel-ai.com12 citations

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