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For comms pros, Silicon Valley Bank is a reminder that trust is currency

Sword and the Script

They didn’t trust the bank. The banking community has some unique dynamics… Scar tissue. The financial crisis of 2008-2009 still haunts many of us; Frayed nerves. The preceding cryptocurrency meltdown toppled a bank or two and reminded us of the financial ghosts; and Uncertainty. They lost confidence.

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TCIP #001 – Doing Crisis Communications Right with the Mountain View Police Department

Melissa Agnes

When I think “crisis intelligence” I immediately think of the Mountain View Police Department in Silicon Valley. What this police department is doing to engage with their community on social media and how they’ve integrated social media as a core part of their crisis communications and emergency management plan is simply inspiring.

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Our Team

Reputation Us

Clients included Microsoft, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Allstate. At LTPR, she wrote and edited a broad range of public relations and crisis communications materials for national financial, health care and shipping organizations. Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson. Content Manager. Rowe Price.

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Using Social Amidst a Crisis: Q&A With Scott Peacock & K.C. Brown

Cision

They turned to their crisis communication plan and Cision Global Insights At the recent “ Prepare for Crises Lurking Beneath Your Brand ,” Scott Peacock and Cision’s K.C. Q: How did Visit North Carolina communicate with area businesses to assure them the agency was working on their behalf?

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Learning From Past Crises to Navigate Post-COVID-19

Reputation Us

As the president of ReputationUs and with 28 years of experience behind me, I have been striving to refine the art of managing corporate reputations during a crisis into a well-honed specialty. Since then, I’ve been advising banks and credit unions on issues ranging from hurricane relief efforts to active shooters and cyberattacks.

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Texas-Sized Crisis: 7 Steps to Communicating During a Disaster

Reputation Us

Now is the time to deploy the crisis plan that your credit union has (hopefully!) In a crisis, communication is key. This week, financial institutions and credit unions in Texas contacted us for our crisis communications expertise and guidance. Adjust your communications according to the needs of your audience.

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The Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

The tool has several use cases including identifying the most influential reporters covering the competition or identifying “the most influential voices during a crisis.” has received a $25 million credit facility from CIBC Innovation Banking,” according to BetaKit, which covers Canadian startups. in 2019, reaching a record $4.5