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Why the ‘Stealing Thunder Theory’ of Crisis Comms Requires Focus and Intent

PRSay

For more articles on crisis management, please check out the May 2024 issue of Strategies & Tactics. The “Stealing Thunder Theory” of crisis communications has been a critical tool for PR counselors for decades. What does this mean for crisis communications?

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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2020 Reputation Earthquakes: A Preparation Kit for the Shakes, Rattles & Rolls

Reputation Us

2020 will be a wild ride! Just as communities have disaster plans, organizations must be prepared for shocking events in order to ward off a full collapse. What if painful and destructive aftershocks to the company’s people, customers, and community can be mitigated through preparation? Crisis Prep Plan.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

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The 21 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Crisis Communications. There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Social Media & Community Management. PR pros are often tasked with reviewing and editing when appropriate.

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COVID-19 fatigue: Why do I feel so miserable?

Stephen Waddington

Coombs developed Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). He is the author of numerous books on crisis management. False dawn and societal fractures We expected the crisis to be over by now, but we’ve now learnt that the easing of lockdown in June was a false dawn. Two things are also clear.

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The Volume and Variety of Communications Work is Shifting, Finds 5th Annual Survey of Comms Pros

Sword and the Script

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. Article: 80% of PR Pros Say Communication Gained Value in 2020 (PR News).

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