Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not?

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 23, 2016

Your crisis management governance model serves as one of the foundational elements of your entire crisis management program. It defines everything from the structure, roles and responsibilities of your crisis team, straight through to your internal escalation process.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. Identify the strong communications professionals from the weak.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. It has become the cornerstone of successful communication strategies. This involves being genuine and sincere in communication.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2016

The question was: “Is there a secret formula for ensuring our crisis team remains calm in a fast-paced, high profile crisis?” Not to mention that, as a study recently confirmed, stress is contagious , which makes it even more important to effectively manage in a crisis. ” Good question.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a great blog post that gives you an overview of what you can do, right now, to prevent a crisis. But, are they a crisis? How to avoid a public relations crisis. But does everyone who holds the reins know how to use it well and exercise good judgment? Not necessarily.

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Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’m excited about the New Year because it’s a busy season for the sci/tech fields, and I work as a communications consultant to science and technology companies. As you likely know, traditional media training and crisis training tend to focus on one spokesperson, usually the CEO, who is put through his or her paces in front of a group.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2016

Information silos can trigger issues and handicap your crisis management. True crisis preparedness requires more than a plan, it requires the right corporate culture. Conduct team building exercises that are cross-departmental. Part of ensuring the right corporate culture means adapting the right mindset. Good luck and have fun!

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PRSay

APRIL 8, 2020

Executives around the globe are facing a daunting task: leading their teams and organizations during the COVID-19 crisis. During any crisis, the well-being of employees is always paramount, especially now, as both health and budgetary factors are colliding. Leading teams from afar.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in. What is Crisis Management?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Crisis management is something every company needs to implement as part of its business processes. Without a documented plan, how would you handle a crisis? If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. What is a crisis?

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Presspage

MAY 6, 2017

Most communicators expect to have to deal with a crisis situation at some point in their career. Yet predicting how a crisis will rear its ugly head is incredibly difficult. ” Download a 5-Step-Guide to do a dry run for your crisis communications. The 2014 Wildfire.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge with the COVID-19 crisis is that it requires an international governmental response and there are countless unknowns. In the UK a three day simulation exercise called Exercise Cygnus took place in 2016 to consider the potential impact of a pandemic influenza outbreak. So, what do we know? It’s worked.

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Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 10, 2014

having a blast putting City officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. How To Meet the Demand for Real-Time Communication in a Crisis. The Crisis After The Crisis. This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. Crisis Management Resources'

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Crisis Management Crisis Exercises Resources 191

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

So you’ve just landed a new corporate communications role. And naturally, I’ve been focused on all the things a good corporate communications manager should have in place. My five things to address in your first week as a Corporate Communications Manager: 1. Is there an existing communications strategy? Congratulations!

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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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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

JUNE 26, 2023

The large-scale wave of layoffs in international companies in 2023 is the beginning of a big storm. Sometimes they are unpleasantly insensitive, sometimes, they are so empathetic that they become a public reference for the proper communication of negative news. Therefore, plan your communication and follow the plan.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 18, 2020

In celebration of the humanising effect that the crisis is having on business and media. A good crisis for me will be coming out the other side with my mental and physical health intact, and without destroying any relationships. The crisis has created the space for journalists and presenters to bring their personality into reporting.

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Media Crisis YouTube Television 83

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 10, 2014

having a blast putting City officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. How To Meet the Demand for Real-Time Communication in a Crisis. The Crisis After The Crisis. This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. This week, I was in L.A. Enjoy it here!

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Starting in late-February, our task force got going, communicating with clubs and with members. I love working with Natalie and she’s really taught me the value of building and balancing relationships, both with the media and our internal partners. How do you do PR for a company when most of your clubs were closed!?!

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2019

There’s lots been written and said this week about mental health and wellbeing for International Mental Health Week. If you work in issues and crisis it can be especially acute. Breathing exercises, fresh fruit and yoga aren’t going to help if an organisation has a sick culture. That’s a good thing.

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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When a crisis tries to "eat" a person, they look for something to eat. Negative emotions, crises, personal events do not stop, depleting all internal resources? Do any physical exercise that pleases you. As a result, you will succeed in stress correction, improved well-being, and proper communication between cells and insulin.

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Energy System Exercises Examples 52

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

His evidence-based exercises and vivid stories illustrate essential confidence-boosting strategies and principles that sharpen focus, increase energy and altogether bring a sense of purpose to work. Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis.

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Employee Leadership Exercises Mobile 62

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

where I could learn from Mike Sitrick, the guy who wrote the book on strategic and crisis PR, I jumped at it. Every day I’m researching, writing and communicating with people – much the same way I did as a reporter. Exercising before work clears my mind, energizes me and puts me in a great mindset to tackle the day.

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Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

.’s Emergency Management Conference, where I put city officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. Using Agnes + Day’s crisis simulation platform , the exercise simulated the digital noise that is a guaranteed result of any crisis or emergency today. The simulation is only one part of the exercise.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 17, 2018

For now, I want to talk about what the students from Parkland, FL, the survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre on February 14, and what they did right as communicators. I had the opportunity to participate in a training by The Communication Center once through my role as a Shot at Life Champion leader.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

This is something all of us in communications should be wary of. Then, of course, there’s the crisis communications element. Of course, by the time staff internally have established that it’s fake, the video will have gone viral, making the situation even more challenging. There is hope, however.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 4, 2019

Balanced communication includes ACTIVE listening. This is an exercise that frankly should not be performed internally by the company, but rather outsourced. Just as eyesight can be a perfect 20/20 without having “vision,” you can hear without ever really listening. INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION.

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Reputation Employee Case Study Survey 79

Reputation Us

MARCH 4, 2019

Balanced communication includes ACTIVE listening. This is exercise that frankly should not be performed internally by the company, but rather outsourced. Just as eyesight can be a perfect 20/20 without having “vision,” you can hear without ever really listening. INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION.

Reputation 60

Reputation Employee Case Study Survey 60

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

.’s Emergency Management Conference, where I put city officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. Using Agnes + Day’s crisis simulation platform , the exercise simulated the digital noise that is a guaranteed result of any crisis or emergency today. The simulation is only one part of the exercise.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 12, 2016

What would you give to take our PR and corporate communications industry’s leaders aside and ask them – what success tips did they wish someone had told them earlier in their career? One truism has stood the test of time, no matter what aspect of PR or communications you practice. Here’s what they’ve learned: Arik Hanson. I promise.".

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

As corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft , Frank X. In anticipation of his keynote address at PRSA’s 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. When you go out on exercises, you essentially report out on what’s happening, and so I got a chance to use those skills in the Marines as well.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 22, 2024

As you know from our ethics, both in how you represent yourself, how you communicate, and protecting the public interest, all of those were violations of what we subscribed to, and so we had to walk away, just absolutely say no to that. We can’t compromise on how we communicate, and yet we see it happening every day.

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Ethics How To Training Employee 77

PRSay

JUNE 11, 2021

Here, the team collectively answered questions about their strategic internal and external outreach, which reached and engaged new audiences during the tragedy of a global pandemic and helped the Bloomberg School retain its No. What are some best practices for other communicators? 1 ranking in the latest U.S.

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