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When A Privacy Breach Is A PR Crisis: How To Avoid It

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For most of us, it would be awkward at the very least, but for a public figure or corporation, disclosure of private communications amounts to a full-blown public relations crisis. The unauthorized disclosure of private information is particularly tricky in crisis management terms. Use secure apps for sensitive communications.

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The Importance of Ethics and Authenticity in a PR Career

5W PR

PR professionals play a critical role in shaping public perception, maintaining reputations, and building relationships between organizations and their stakeholders. Long-term reputation Ethical PR conduct contributes to the long-term reputation of PR professionals and their organizations.

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5 Trends Shaping Tech PR In 2018

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Privacy regulations. The GDPR privacy rule officially blazed into our lives in May. And it won’t be the last data protection or privacy regulation we’ll see. In July, the state of California passed its own data privacy regulations called CCPA , and other states are sure to follow. Big tech’s reputation challenges.

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The Future of Security PR in the Face of Cyber Threats

5W PR

Trust and Transparency In today’s hyper-connected world, a brand’s reputation is fragile. Tech Savviness Understanding cyber threats, data privacy laws, and incident response protocols are essential. One data breach, splashed across news feeds and social media can shatter that image for years.

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Why Your Technology Company Needs PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality. Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Credibility is like money in the bank for brand reputation.

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Want To Work In Tech PR? Here Are 5 Questions

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Jobs are more in demand than ever, as brands in every vertical and size have come to recognize the value of positive reputation and third-party endorsement. Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. What’s your crisis PR background?

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7 Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn From The CrossFit Instagram Crisis

MaccaPR

and Pepsi’s “ Black Lives Matter’’ TV ad bungle with Kendall Jenner – it would be easy to miss one of the smaller yet most portentous PR crisis of this year: The CrossFit Gym Member-Shaming Instagram Fail. CRISIS LESSON #1: EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVE IS PRIVATE WILL BE SHARED PUBLICLY. The first rule for any online crisis ?