ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

2017 has seen its share of public relations hits and misses, and staying on the “hits” side of the ledger is linked with maintaining brand trust. Brands keep finding ways to do well by doing good. Other brands, like United Airlines, have worked to repair a loss of trust. Companies like Yum!

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow. But most chief executives aren’t rockstars, and they don’t necessarily embrace a role as brand spokesperson. To show leadership during a serious crisis situation. To manage a corporate transition.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

How do we know what to fix in a PR crisis? In previous posts, we’ve shared the basic crisis triangle : Respond with knowledge, speed, and ownership. To develop a more effective crisis communications strategy, we need to understand trust. What constitutes a crisis in each branch of trust, in each of the cores?

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The Stalwart Blog

MAY 9, 2017

Thoughts of a Crisis PR situation, like the one United embroiled themselves in with reckless abandon, usually bring about images of a company spokesperson or CEO nervously standing in front of a sea of cameras, microphones and reporters trying to convey their side of a very uncomfortable situation. Stakeholders. Far from it.

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Mark My Words

MARCH 30, 2015

I would expect Lufthansa one of the largest airlines in Europe, both in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size, to have invested in a substantial crisis provision. Sadly, for all corporations, things will go wrong in any given situation, we know this as Murphy’s Law.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Yes, 2017 feels like a lifetime ago, given our breakneck news cycle, but there were plenty of public relations lessons over the year for big brands and business categories. It’s not alone among social media companies, but the brand has suffered from its casual and misleading response to the situation. United Airlines.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. Oppe begins with branding and helps students craft their personal narrative.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic?

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David PR Group

MAY 20, 2019

The planes have been grounded until further notice, and American Airlines, for example, has cancelled all 737 Max flights through August 19. (If When airlines have brand and image problems, they have a couple go-to solutions which won’t work for Boeing. See Two Seats Away From Not Hating Delta Airlines.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 30, 2017

Chief Crisis Officer Anyone in PR today knows that the odds of their company becoming embroiled in a crisis, large or small, have increased. while not brand new is a terrific resource for how to successfully build and leverage content. Content Inc. Summer in public relations is a great time up your content game. Content Inc.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Your brand and company may never employ a 12-time Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer such as Ryan Lochte as its celebrity spokesperson. But oh, lordy – we as communications and marketing professionals can receive a master class in what NOT to do during a crisis from Lochte’s self-immolation at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In today’s volatile media and social environment, brand reputation is fragile. According to the World Economic Forum , more than twenty-five percent of a company’s market value is directly attributable to its brand reputation. So how should brands prepare for an unknown, uncontrollable event that could impugn its reputation?

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2017

It often takes decades to build a strong, respected brand. United Airlines learned this the hard way; a PR disaster struck when video footage of a passenger being forcibly dragged off a flight created a media firestorm, which consequently damaged their brand reputation and impacted stock value. It Only Takes One PR Disaster.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s become a favorite tactic of some apparel brands. It seems a momentary stain on the brand is just what’s in order for that refresh. Most of the pundits say that in the long run stunts like these will ruin a corporate reputation. And then, suddenly, like the airliner itself, the story disappeared and we forgot.

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Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 18, 2016

But is such an incident fatal to a brand, or can Samsung survive it unscathed or perhaps even come out stronger? This shows you how important a corporate reputation is to a company listed on the stock market – maybe its why we are seeing more PR professionals on boards. This is what I think Samsung could have done here.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2018

Plenty of brands have been in trouble, then fought their way back to prominence with a combination of ingenuity and clever, well-planned messaging. When faced with customer apathy, look for ways to generate excitement and restore faith in your brand. One of the premier airlines in the country, Delta once ruled the friendly skies.

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Mark My Words

MAY 20, 2015

This moment encapsulates the less than slick handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a PR blowout that has become one of the canonical texts of crisis mismanagement. What happened on-board flight 9525 could have happened to any other airline. Cook has done nothing to counter the perception of an out of touch corporation.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Over the past few years, we’ve come to learn that one person can go a long way in wrecking havoc on a brand. What about the customers who have a negative experience with your brand but choose not to create a video or campaign that then goes viral – yet, in their silence, choose to never again interact or purchase from your organization?

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 6, 2015

Since MaccaPR first launched in late 2012, we''ve averaged a new blog post nearly every week for our loyal chief marketing and PR officer, corporate communication directors and marketing professional subscribers. His post features tips for how your brand can use YouTube and other social media channels to conquer your competition. #3.

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MaccaPR

JUNE 8, 2017

A person who isn’t trying to sell their product or brand, although I’ll be happy to plug your new book or website. What’s your opinion on how CEO Oscar Munoz handled the forced removal of a passenger from a United Airlines plane earlier this year? You’re a “Presence Engineer” for corporate leaders. Good question.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 28, 2016

What could you learn from some of the most seasoned PR and corporate communications leaders? People you work with may not even consciously consider how you treat people “lower” than you, but it will change how you are perceived, and that seeps into every facet of your personal brand. Embrace your brand outside of the workplace.

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