Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Crisis Communications.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Social media and crisis communications has become one of the fastest growing areas of both practice and research for today’s communication landscape. Additionally, “over half of respondents (52%) feel that the benefits of using social media as a crisis communications tool outweigh the risks” (page 4).

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. In fact, most experts agree that social media needs to be treated as a vital part of any company’s crisis communication plan.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR of the Falcon Valley Group , recommends: “Check all current plans and update for 2019, including your strategic communications plan, crisis communications plan, and anything else relevant. Rose of DKR Communications. Also, update editorial calendars for 2019.”. The State of the Industry.

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Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Melissa Strle The worldwide public relations market is valued at approximately $107 billion U.S. Avoiding PR communication mistakes in this important market is paramount for PR pros. USC Annenberg Global Communications Report 2023 Not Being Transparent or Honest Customers are increasingly valuing honesty and transparency.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

One of the biggest perceived problems in the world of public relations is criticism. Since the advent of the social media era, handling criticism has been one of the top requests made of PR professionals and agencies by brands and companies. Baseless criticism communicates a non-specific sentiment (“XYZ brand sux!”)

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2018

It may be unnecessary or even counterproductive to join the fray when brand ambassadors, or regular customers, are already on the case. Strategic silence was the best course of action here, because any interjection by the brand would have probably amplified the negative attention and fueled greater criticism.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal? Social Media Engagement Since the ultimate goal of PR is to manage and enhance public perception and reputation, having a strong social media presence is key. and Salesforce.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. The tone of the language, the medium of the message, and its timing contribute to public perception of a company’s management of the situation.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. The opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. Begin by accepting responsibility where appropriate.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

The $776 million loss in market capitalization from a stock falling 2% will get most airline CEOs out of bed and into the boardrooms, discussing how to prevent this crisis from happening to them. So, here we have a publication with 2.1 The airline even appologized after it bumped a 10-year old from a flight. Image source: [link].

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

Public relations, marketing, and communications aren’t known for their futurist perspectives. More often than not, we’re reacting to the latest and greatest, from crisis communications (when the news is bad) to rapid response/newsjacking (when the news is good). Next: The Basics of Prediction in PR.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

There’s more scary stuff when it comes the actual results of the survey as it reveals some quite alarming behaviour amongst many ‘brands’. It says “More than half of brands say that influencers are vital to the success of their social programs, specifically for extending brand reach.”

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” She joined the company as a sales associate in 1987 and before her promotion served as the company’s chief customer service officer.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 27, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. I’ve certainly taken my shots at United over the years with posts ranging from “The Worst Customer Service Narrative in the History of Branding” to the recent “United Enters Third Stage of a.more.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

David Meerman Scott discusses why a tangible public relations and marketing strategy is key in changing attitudes towards future human space missions. Carving out the Modern Day Communicator. Why: The new roles and responsibilities of the modern-day communicator can seem daunting. Does Too Much Technology Make Us Bored?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I have been teaching communication/public relations courses for a decade, if you include the earlier years when I was a Teaching Assistant at Syracuse University and the University of Maryland. If you use this as the requirement, the good news is that public relations curricula across the board seem to meet the requirement.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

It can be challenging for companies to keep up with what customers are saying about them online, but it’s even more challenging when negative sentiment is directed at you or your brand! A single mistake online could ruin your brand’s reputation and cost you a lot of business; why take the chance?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

You are (quite literally) the face of your brand to a variety of audiences. So when you get a little nutty and have a naked public meltdown or go fruit loops on an airplane headed for Vegas…and you’re the pilot , it’s going to negatively affect your brand. Tarnishing your brand doesn’t have to happen in such a dramatic fashion.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Increased use of artificial intelligence in travel: AI is already being used in various aspects of travel, from chatbots for customer service to personalized recommendations for accommodations and activities. Reputation management: PR helps manage the reputation of travel brands, including hotels, airlines, and tour operators.

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Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

The $776 million loss in market capitalization from a stock falling 2% will get most airline CEOs out of bed and into the boardrooms, discussing how to prevent this crisis from happening to them. So, here we have a publication with 2.1 The airline even appologized after it bumped a 10-year old from a flight. Image source: [link].

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

At first glance it seems great, the brand is seemingly benefiting with some organic lift stemming from its paid efforts. Yet still, this tiny little data point is not aligned with the corporate narrative, and that’s being demonstrated in a very public way during a crucial period of time for the company.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 21, 2018

However, responding with a short, sympathetic reply ensures the customer feels heard and shows your company’s commitment to your customers. Whether it’s a refund, store credit or a discount on their next order, it’s all about turning a dissatisfied customer into a brand advocate.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Representing the public that we serve 4.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Don’t think for a second that your company couldn’t be at risk for such a thing happening – let alone what kind of damage would befall your brand should an unforeseen event occur. This quote could not be any more true for crisis planning. Product recalls and product issues can easily lead to early death for most brands.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

David Meerman Scott discusses why a tangible public relations and marketing strategy is key in changing attitudes towards future human space missions. Carving out the Modern Day Communicator. Why: The new roles and responsibilities of the modern-day communicator can seem daunting. Does Too Much Technology Make Us Bored?

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Mindful Marketing

JULY 15, 2015

Every brand must have a crisis communications plan. ” Every good PR team will have some kind of crisis communications in queue, and revisit it yearly to ensure it remains applicable and current in our constantly changing business and communications environment. You have to plan for the worst.”

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 9, 2016

Who on earth in public relations, marketing or social media would hire me?! My area of interest is in crisis communication. So I decided to communicate to all of my friends and followers on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook that my Instagram had been hacked, and the photos did not reflect my character at all.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 9, 2016

Who on earth in public relations, marketing or social media would hire me?! My area of interest is in crisis communication. So I decided to communicate to all of my friends and followers on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook that my Instagram had been hacked, and the photos did not reflect my character at all.

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