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How to prepare for a PR crisis

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In addition, there are incidents that may occur regardless of the type of business and industry you are in, such as sexual harassment, workplace violence, lawsuits, or key public-facing employees being dismissed. Develop and circulate a crisis management plan. Create and train a crisis response team.

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ICON Recap: During Pandemic, the Best Leaders Have Been Bold, Clear and Human

PRSay

“In times of great adversity, we see the very best leaders rise to the top,” James Wright said while presenting the workshop “Navigating through Crisis with Confidence: Lessons in Crisis Management From COVID-19,” at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference. Other sports leagues soon followed suit. Simplify the complex.

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Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

PRSay

As Sports Illustrated reported, the NBA had signed a five-year deal with Tencent in June worth at least $500 million. For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. He has written on crisis management and corporate responsibility for Law360.

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My Bet Is On Fantasy Sports

Flatiron Communications

Get used to them, because there appears to be no end in sight for the fantasy sports onslaught.” From ESPN: “The industry came under scrutiny when it was widely learned that DraftKings employee Ethan Haskell published data revealing what players were included on most rosters. . And it’s no wonder.

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PR Agency Life: What to Expect

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc. Here’s what a couple of them had to say about their agency experiences.

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Public Relations Holiday-Checklist

Critical Mention

Employees go on vacations, some travel to visit loved ones and others use the time as a break from work. Start by making a list of your employees who’ll be out of the office during the holidays. Then, direct their clients to an employee who will be available during that time. Inform Clients Who to Contact during Holidays.

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LISTEN UP! How Listening Reveals and Strengthens Reputation

Reputation Us

Listening is a full-contact sport that requires a great deal of energy—you have to hear, see, comprehend and focus. Whether gaining business, quality employees or remaining competitive “your reputation precedes you.” This is an exercise that frankly should not be performed internally by the company, but rather outsourced.