article thumbnail

What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. In a press conference the day after the massacre, Texas Gov. DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision.

article thumbnail

The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 195
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Analyzing the CDC’s Crisis Communication In U.S. Ebola Outbreak

Melissa Agnes

It’s the moment we’ve all been dreading and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was quick to respond – as they absolutely needed and prepared to be – by holding a press conference which was also live streamed online. A look at CDC’s crisis communication in the initial hours of the U.S.

article thumbnail

4 PR Lessons From the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

PRSay

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. A press conference should give the media something of value.

article thumbnail

How to Prepare a PR Crisis Plan

Prohibition

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?

Crisis 62
article thumbnail

Conference Recap: Reaching Rural Americans, Preventing Social Media Crises and Using the PESO Model

PRSay

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. Haworth recommends attending town gatherings and interacting with local elected officials, regardless of their political beliefs. Companies should have strong pre-crisis and crisis plans in place.

article thumbnail

Wiltshire Council on Novichok crisis response

Stephen Waddington

Wiltshire Council communication chief Laurie Bell told the story of the unfolding Novichok crisis in Salisbury at the CIPR Northern Conference in Newcastle. The worst thing you can have in a crisis is a conflict of information,” said Bell. It’s an example of an unintended consequence of managing communication.

Crisis 60