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2014: Year of the data breach

Reputation Us

Data breaches were an unfortunate theme of 2014. Communication is crucial throughout any crisis – including data breaches. The post 2014: Year of the data breach appeared first on LTPR. Many organizations look to their IT departments […].

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A Look At Academic Research on Crisis Communication From #AEJMC14

Melissa Agnes

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 2014 AEJMC conference , which took place in my hometown of Montreal. I’m a practitioner so I get the opportunity to test my own and others’ theories when it comes to crisis communication. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications

Melissa Agnes

In today’s “trust economy”, your company’s reputation is your most valuable asset. Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. Note: This will probably correlate with your pre-determined crisis communications platforms.).

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Team Crisis Communications

PRSay

As previously mentioned, hiding from the media can do irreparable damage to your reputation. HAVE DESIGNATED SPOKESPEOPLE – A part of your plan should include who the designated spokesperson(s) is during a time of crisis. Lying is another and can do severe damage to your reputation.

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NYU Twitter Chat Reveals the Bright Minds of our Future

Melissa Agnes

I recently had the opportunity to join an NYU graduate class in a Twitter chat on crisis communications. There is a ton of valuable advice in the following tweets – and it’s certainly reassuring to know that these students represent the future of PR and communications. . Lindsay Kaplan (@LKaplan_NYU) March 6, 2014.

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Company reputation worth £1.7 trillion to UK economy, but quarter of firms ignore it

Stuart Bruce

More than a quarter of the value of small and mid-sized firms is tied to their reputation, yet many firms still fail to properly manage it. The research says that small and mid-cap quoted companies estimate that, on average, 28% of their market value is accounted for by reputation. trillion at the close of last year.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

PR professionals control the narrative, mitigate damage, and restore public confidence during a crisis. Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. E‑Public Relations: Impact and Efficiency. A Case Study.