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6 Social Media “Musts” for Crisis Communication

Cision

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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Repairing Trust: Reputation Management and Crisis Communications

Shift Communications

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. Vice President, Marketing Technology. But what do we respond to? Christopher S.

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Building Trust & Connections: Authenticity’s Role in PR

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

From my favorite airline (which is open and sincere in good times and bad) to my credit card company (who handled a data breach quickly and efficiently), down to my neighborhood auto repair shop (which is almost honest to a fault), these traits are a major driver in my day-to-day purchase decisions.

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Social Media Crisis Management: PR Communication Stategy

5W PR

The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value. While considering these, marketers also should be aware and mindful that consumers are also hungry for good news.

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Take a Lesson From Southwest and Prepare for Crises

Solo PR Pro

In a recent episode of That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast , hosts Karen Swim and Michelle Kane discuss the nightmare that was Southwest Airlines’ system failure over the holidays. In the case of Southwest Airlines, more than 16,000 flights were canceled over the recent holiday season, in part due to severe winter weather.

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Summer Travel: How PR & Comms Are Helping Drive Demand

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Major airports experience increased passenger volumes, and airlines may offer more flights and vacation packages to cater to the demand. In response, hotels and airlines are implementing eco-friendly practices and promoting sustainable tourism initiatives. may not need to market themselves as the demand is already there.

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How to Deliver a Genuine Corporate Apology [UML]

Sword and the Script

It’s also why it’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. They hired an actor to play the role of a fictitious airline CEO apologizing for a network glitch canceling 140 flights. As for the airlines, flying, once a glamorous mode of travel, has devolved into a miserable experience from start to finish.