Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. The general public.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

The best way to prepare for a crisis is to invest in a crisis communications response and management program. In a time of crisis, communicators need to act decisively and quickly with transparent responses. However, with structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

A crisis communications plan protects and defends companies and organizations from a fallout in the public eye. Developing a crisis communications plan can help companies maintain their reputation. We craft specific messages for employees, investors, customers, the public, and news outlets.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 3, 2020

All good PR pros know you can be both reassuring and completely honest in a crisis- and in fact, the latter plays an important role in the former.” – Kellye Crane, Crane Communications. It’s full-on Crisis Communications mode for those of us who specialize in such things. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIN.

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Ronn Torossian

MAY 6, 2016

Security breaches not only put the brand and its employees at risk, but also the customers and clients, which the company serves. The post Crisis Communications: Preparing for a Cyber Attack appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. This affects the brand’s reputation and its ability to inspire trust.

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. As employees ran for safety, one stopped to take a photo of the fireball, then sat in his Ford F150 and created a Facebook page. It’s time to face the music. Within minutes he posted a video to the web.

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The Stalwart Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Public relations experts say it’s key to make sure your restaurant’s crisis plan is in place and updated—at all times. “It It certainly is a ‘pay me now’ or ‘pay me later’ scenario,” says David Oates of San Diego- based Stalwart Communications , which offers crisis public relations for restaurants and other businesses.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We have experienced firsthand how a crisis can significantly and quickly impact business operations. Companies can prepare by evaluating the crisis process, team, tools and resources they have in place. Making communication part of 2022 planning and strategy is more critical than ever as the pandemic continues. Listen to learn.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

APRIL 21, 2023

In essence, a crisis is a situation that doesn't fit into a person's or a company's previous experience. So often, getting over a crisis is very tough if we rely on common skills or verified knowledge. Acknowledge the problem The biggest mistake at the beginning stages of a crisis is to keep quiet and pretend nothing is happening.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

How do we know what to fix in a PR crisis? In previous posts, we’ve shared the basic crisis triangle : Respond with knowledge, speed, and ownership. To develop a more effective crisis communications strategy, we need to understand trust. What constitutes a crisis in each branch of trust, in each of the cores?

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Corporate communications manager In corporate settings, communications managers oversee internal and external communication initiatives.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

A couple weeks back, I published an article that discussed best practices for communicating with your key stakeholders in a crisis. Depending on your organization, your internal stakeholders can be anyone from your employees, to your volunteers, candidates, and so on. The importance of internal crisis communications.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

To find success in such highly competitive markets as those we see today, businesses must establish, carry out, and surveil different forms of public relations strategies. That’s because it’s important to properly communicate to customers, investors, and other stakeholders why they should remain interested in the company.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. 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. What is Crisis Management?

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HMA Public Relations

APRIL 6, 2018

“In a crisis, what is external is internal and what is internal is external?” At first the answer to this question might seem easy, internal would be to employees and stakeholders of the organization and external would be to the consumers and/or potential consumers and the media. But is it really that easy?

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 30, 2024

It was made worse by the now infamous video of a woman being let go by two people she’d never met prior, and the company has come under fire from the media, previous employees, and even current staff. As such, a blueprint of how to handle a crisis should be in place for every business – big or small.

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Landis PR

MAY 9, 2022

Successful crisis communications strategizing occurs before an incident. Product recalls, natural disasters, pandemics, leadership and employee issues are all grounds for crisis communications. Get Your Crisis Team Together: Convene your team as quickly as possible to establish roles and responsibilities.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 26, 2014

We are frequently reminded that the art of crisis communications and crisis management is a tough one to master. Some people do it right in a crisis. So, let’s look at what to avoid when confronted with a crisis. Ignore the crisis … It’ll go away right? Today, speed is everything.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 22, 2014

By Patrice Cloutier, Strategic communications professional and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. A key part of any crisis communications plan is identifying key segments of your audience and prioritizing your response efforts. How news of a crisis travels is a critical reason why plans should be updated.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2015

However, not every pessimistic tweet or Facebook rant should be treated like a major crisis. Check out these three levels of risk to determine when you need to call your crisis communication team to your side. Prepare yourself for a social media crisis. 1. Low-Level.

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David PR Group

APRIL 4, 2024

Yet, today, Boeing finds itself entangled in an existential quagmire, a public relations nightmare that threatens not just its reputation, but its very survival. The recent ousting of Boeing’s CEO, brought in as a reformative leader, signals the magnitude of the crisis and the imperative for transformational change.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 14, 2019

Add the likelihood that employees who steered your brand toward its good standing feel more invested. A PR crisis could ravage your reputation, and any number of potential developments can trigger one. There are ways to reduce the impact of a PR crisis, the best of which is to prepare for one. What to Do During a PR Crisis.

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2015

Consequently, public relations professionals should always be prepared for a storm before it appears in the forecast. Here are five steps to consider when creating your crisis communication plan. Determine who will address the public. When a crisis occurs, many companies scramble to respond quickly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. The tone of the language, the medium of the message, and its timing contribute to public perception of a company’s management of the situation.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. Just because people may vent and lash out against your organization is not a reason to hide and refuse to communicate on the channels that demand communication these days.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. The proliferation of new media outlets has changed everything about how companies communicate. Employee evangelists are made, not born. A Reason to Speak. Those days are so over! A Reason to Speak.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

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?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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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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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. If you communicate properly, you will reap the benefits and see growth over time. Powerful communication can boost the process, if done correctly.

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