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Pride Tragedy Offers Lessons in Crisis Communications

PRSay

The pick-up truck barely missed Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, who was perched on the back of a convertible, and number of local elected officials. After an investigation by the local police and FBI, the accident was determined the following day to be just that — a tragic accident.

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Fire Coverage Offers Lessons in Crisis Communications

HMA Public Relations

With wildfire season in full swing, fire coverage is dominating many local newscasts. Check out the lessons in crisis communications that Scott has learned from expert communicators. The post Fire Coverage Offers Lessons in Crisis Communications appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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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. As a result, we’re seeing PR professionals take a much more proactive role in establishing positive community relations.

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3 Lessons In Crisis Communications - Vegas Style

The Stalwart Blog

While no one ever wishes to be a part of such a tragedy, the way in which law enforcement and local government officials handled the onslaught by the press was remarkable. Regular press briefings began, and a systematic dissemination of information via traditional and social media commenced. This is where companies should take note.

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The Different Types of Public Relations: A Complete Guide

Stern + Associates

Community relations Community relations is a type of public relations that focuses on building relationships between an organization and its local community. The goal of community relations is to create a positive image of the organization in the community and to build trust and support.

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COVID-19: Lessons of Past Pandemics Are More Timely Than Ever for Crisis Management

PRSay

As the situation continues to unfold, here are six crisis communications lessons from past pandemics to keep in mind: 1. Given the uncertainty about the coronavirus and what still lies ahead, ongoing crisis planning should concentrate on worst-case scenarios. It helps to give workers roles they can play in the crisis.

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COVID-19 fatigue: Why do I feel so miserable?

Stephen Waddington

Coombs developed Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). He is the author of numerous books on crisis management. False dawn and societal fractures We expected the crisis to be over by now, but we’ve now learnt that the easing of lockdown in June was a false dawn. Christmas may be very different than normal.