Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Crisis Communications. If this year’s PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having crisis communications strategies in place, we’re not sure what will. Reputation management and crisis communications are not an airbag that goes off when something bad happens; they are a seatbelt your brand should always wear. .

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Reputation Us

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating WBA member banks in the IRP will receive customized services, including: Cyber insurance policy review and recommendations. Crisis communications plan for data security incidents. Customized incident response plan. Review of crisis communications plan. Cyber insurance industry updates.

Insurance 78

Insurance Insurance Banking Crisis Communications 78

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

Similarly, the statistic on forgiveness speaks directly to the PR shop because in a crisis communications situation – which any company can find themselves thrust into at any given moment – it would go a long way to have the benefit of the doubt. 72% trust a business that “treats customers well, even in tough times.”.

Brand 108

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 108

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

For example, last autumn, an initiative by British Gas, which is owned by FTSE 100 group Centrica, to use its Twitter account to promote customer service was greeted by hundreds of tweets pouring scorn on the company’s decision to raise energy prices ahead of winter.”.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

But don’t immediately choose your MD – reserve them for if the crisis escalates. What will happen if a crisis does happen. Will your customer service team receive an increased amount of calls, what about your website and social media channels? This is why it is important to prepare for a PR crisis.

Crisis 62

Crisis Crisis Management Reputation Crisis Communications 62

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.”.

Crisis Communications 127

Crisis Communications Trade Shows Crisis Customer Service 127

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2016

Loop in HR, accounting, customer service, area managers and people who have a feel for your operations and your geographic regions. Crisis Comms Webinar Today: Want to learn more about crisis communications planning? ET today for the webinar Managing Communication Challenges.

Crisis 220

Crisis Crisis Communications Crisis Management Exercises 220

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

But you’ll also be interested in these listens (which are also available on iTunes and Stitcher ): Discussing The #Ferguson Crisis with Tim Burrows. Doing Crisis Communications Right with the Mountain View Police Department. Toronto Police Service, Their Customer Service and Crisis Preparedness with Chris Boddy.

Conference 228

Conference Social Media Crisis Crisis Management 228

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.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Legitimate critics will complain about their experience in a way that reveals a discernible issue such as long wait times, poor customer service, etc. Baseless criticism communicates a non-specific sentiment (“XYZ brand sux!”) If your service is slow, own up to it. If your product has a known defect, admit it.

How To 84

How To Crisis Communications Crisis Customer Service 84

Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Avoid Non-Transparent or Misleading Communication Mistakes Create clear, accurate and forthright messaging Respond to a crisis in a timely and transparent manner, admit wrongdoings, communicate steps taken to correct problems and take further preventative measures Consistently communicate to all stakeholders Train company spokespeople and leaders (..)

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

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.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage. Risk 3: A lack of bandwidth can leave you without a crisis communication home base. Marketing / Pr / Communications. Customer service.

Crisis 203

Crisis How To Exercises System 203

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Yet useful content, acknowledging the needs of existing customers, is another savvy way to turn fans into fanatics. Businesses should want loyalty for two reasons, first for the obvious implication for retention, but also from a PR perspective, for crisis communications planning. Good Customer Service is Good Marketing.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Customer Service Content Marketing 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Corporate impropriety, such as fraud, theft, negligence, corruption, deception, poor customer service etc. 11 Steps to Effectively Managing a PR Crisis. A company or organisation is only as good as its ability to quickly, effectively, and creatively manage a crisis. The PR crisis team should consist of.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

A company with excellent predictive analytics will have a significant advantage in cost reduction and customer service over a company which guesses at when demand will be highest. For companies without an effective data science practice, crisis communications will be an ongoing trial.

Publicity 166

Publicity Data Analytics Advertising 166

Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

Related listens that may interest you: TCIP #001 – Doing Crisis Communications Right with the Mountain View Police Department. TCIP #011 – Discussing The #Ferguson Crisis with Tim Burrows. TCIP #014 – Toronto Police Service, Their Customer Service and Crisis Preparedness with Chris Boddy.

Community 100

Community Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications 100

Polaris

JUNE 24, 2016

How to Tell Your Customers about a Data Breach. #1 These are words to live by when it comes to issues management and crisis communications. While your IT team is busy containing the security problem, communicate quickly, directly and honestly with affected customers and other stakeholders.

Communications 119

Communications How To Crisis Survey 119

Axia PR

JUNE 1, 2020

Customer service is hard. If you have poor relationships with customers and clients, it can even permanently tarnish a company’s reputation. To avoid that and strengthen customer relations along the way, here are three tips for responding to a crisis response when customers have been offended.

Crisis 62

Crisis Customer Service Reputation Company 62

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Boggs said it’s important for executives to discuss different crisis communications scenarios and practice executing the plan through simulations. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes. You developed a crisis communications plan?’ By Peter Strozniak.

Crisis 60

Crisis Crisis Communications Insurance Insurance 60

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).

Analytics 96

Analytics Software Technology Data 96

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

But you’ll also be interested in these listens (which are also available on iTunes and Stitcher ): Discussing The #Ferguson Crisis with Tim Burrows. Doing Crisis Communications Right with the Mountain View Police Department. Toronto Police Service, Their Customer Service and Crisis Preparedness with Chris Boddy.

Conference 100

Conference Social Media Media Crisis 100

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage. Risk 3: A lack of bandwidth can leave you without a crisis communication home base. Marketing / Pr / Communications. Customer service.

Crisis 100

Crisis How To Crisis Management Exercises 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Communications is a function of leadership. It’s got to be incredibly challenging for a CEO to influence an organization to its peak performance if their communications resources are pulling in another direction.

Technology 126

Technology Study Communications Survey 126

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Why: In this post from the WUL vault, two very different attitudes to customer service and technology caused me to question whether too much technology makes us… well, you know. Why: The recent DDOS attacks on Evernote and Feedly revealed a great deal about each company’s attitude toward crisis communication.

Crisis Communications 75

Crisis Communications Software B2B Crisis 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

Starbucks routinely engages with its customers on Twitter and other social platforms, responding to many questions and customer service issues. The first statement in crisis response carries great importance, because it sets the tone for what will follow. Starbucks’ solution to a venti problem.

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Depending on the severity of the PR crisis, it could take some significant action to woo customers and fans back into the proverbial trust circle. For retail brands, this might include special offers, new discounts, and a more proactive customer service process that shows customers they’re appreciated and important.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

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. I took advantage of this while planning a family trip to the Bahamas last year.

Travel 40

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The tool has several use cases including identifying the most influential reporters covering the competition or identifying “the most influential voices during a crisis.” She joined the company as a sales associate in 1987 and before her promotion served as the company’s chief customer service officer.

Product Launch 94

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 94

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 27, 2017

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. More than the mistakes, it’s the type of mistakes, lacking that quality known as common sense.

Airlines 60

Airlines Storytelling Customer Service Communications 60

Axia PR

AUGUST 4, 2017

Others develop slowly, like disgruntled employees whose behavior eventually begins to affect customer service. Sometimes, they happen quickly, like the scandalous retirement of the CEO or inappropriate comments made by a top executive.

Crisis 54

Crisis Company Customer Service Employee 54

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Why: In this post from the WUL vault, two very different attitudes to customer service and technology caused me to question whether too much technology makes us… well, you know. Why: The recent DDOS attacks on Evernote and Feedly revealed a great deal about each company’s attitude toward crisis communication.

Crisis Communications 40

Crisis Communications Software B2B Crisis 40

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.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Writing Financial Local 61

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

For example, bring your PR and customer service teams into the advertising planning process. Part of the reason people lose their minds about customer service on social media is pure frustration. If you identify possible criticisms in advance, you are better prepared to deal with them when they occur.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan. It’s a real relationship, people – you have to cultivate it.

Media Training 70

Media Training Crisis Training Crisis Communications 70

PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

Then, of course, there’s the crisis communications element. In a hypothetical example of a doctored video depicting racist abuse by a customer service representative in a big brand’s shop, it will be the responsibility of the PR team to communicate that the incident did not occur and is instead a deepfake.

Media 74

Media Viral Video Newspapers 74

Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

Global brands aren’t exclusively looking to sell more product when they engage in corporate social responsibility campaigns, they aren’t only concerned about your order when they deal with your customer service issue, and they aren’t merely looking to offer you coupons when they ask for your email address or request you follow them on Twitter.

Crisis 120

Crisis Construction Viral Reputation 120