PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week. A red team can expose reputational vulnerabilities in a company and flaws in its crisis-response plan. Such exercises invite a diverse array of ideas, opinions and feedback. Spark new ideas.

Crisis 161

Crisis Exercises Crisis Communications Reputation 161

PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

The phrase went viral back in May when a doctored video appeared to show US politician Nancy Pelosi drunk in a TV interview. Imagine waking up to find a doctored video of you has gone viral, you’re being showered with vile abuse and you’re almost powerless in disproving its authenticity. There is hope, however.

Media 74

Media Viral Video Newspapers 74

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

In each type of crisis scenario (which you identified in step 1 above), who are the key stakeholders (both internal and external) that you need to communicate with? Never knowing if something is going to go viral against you in a negative way… but wait! This means: Who are your stakeholders? Make a list. Where are they online?

Crisis Communications 169

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 169

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A crisis occurs when there is a severe risk or threat to the reputation, business, and organisational viability. A crisis can negatively impact your brand and reputation on multiple levels if it’s left unaddressed. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. Personnel in charge of security.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Improving their brand awareness and reputation. However, ‘brand’ usually comes first with clients’ internal PR and marketing teams. You may not use any of the concepts from this exercise in your final piece, but they may stem thoughts that you turn into ideas. These are: Improving a client website’s rankings.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Always ensure you use a reputable source that is as unbiased as possible. Pitches can make or break a PR campaign. It’s as simple as that.

Pitching 164

Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164