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Leadership: Humility as Antidote to Arrogance

Deirdre Breakenridge

One of the common patterns of poor leadership and of mishandled crises is what crisis guru Jim Lukaszewski calls “ testosterosis ,” a condition that isn’t gender specific. He told of his time in 2006 as a one-star general commanding Marines in Iraq. Testosterosis.

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Why Lies Beat The Truth On Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Conducted by the MIT Media Lab, it was unprecedented in scope, analyzing 126,000 distinct “rumor cascades” that spread on Twitter from 2006 to 2017. So far, Facebook has struggled in its response to the crisis. That’s the conclusion of a study recently published in Science magazine.

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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Public Relations

Doctor Spin

More specifically, OPM research has primarily focused on two interrelated factors: (1) the timing and goals of perception management activities and (2) specific perception management tactics (Elsbach, 2006).” Organizational perception management: A framework to overcome crisis events. Source: Hargis, M. & & Watt, John.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

PR professionals control the narrative, mitigate damage, and restore public confidence during a crisis. The value of communication during a crisis: Insights from strategic communication research. The value of communication during a crisis: Insights from strategic communication research. Lobbying as Legislative Subsidy.

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Barbie dominates August brand coverage

NewsWhip

This latest viral story isn’t based on tradition, however, and instead reignites a comms crisis Burger King faced last summer that resulted in massive public support for an employee who was believed to be under-appreciated. Receive weekly updates with the NewsWhip Note You have subscribed to the NewsWhip daily newsletter.

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Just Breathe: How to Counter the Fight-or-Flight Response

PRSay

Today, this response is activated every time we turn on the TV or scroll through our news feeds and see more stories of businesses shutting down, closed schools, layoff fears, an economy in crisis, and sickness and death from COVID-19. Photo Credit: Benjavisa Ruangvaree Art.

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Theory of Mind: A Superpower for PR Professionals

Doctor Spin

Managing a crisis communication situation with empathy. More specifically, OPM research has primarily focused on two interrelated factors: (1) the timing and goals of perception management activities and (2) specific perception management tactics (Elsbach, 2006).” Tailoring pitches for diverse audiences. & Watt, John.