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Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity

Stephen Waddington

I’m muddling through the COVID-19 crisis, just like you, but I am starting to think about what might come next. Is it possible to have a good crisis? Demand for food banks is on the rise. Social activities, sport, and dating are no go. The BBC and NHS have both stepped up to the crisis.

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Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice

Melissa Agnes

By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. When you can’t change who you are or what you do; when your business is the type that no one wants; what are your options to build up credit in the trust bank should a crisis strike? Crisis Prevention Food for Thought'

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Three lessons brands can learn from the Hockey Canada Scandal

NewsWhip

Guest blog by Lloyd Rang, a Canadian communications and crisis management expert. Hockey Canada is our national governing body for all amateur leagues of the sport. Good crisis communications teams stay prepared for these kinds of events. But sometimes, an excellent crisis response can build trust. . The Scandal .

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Stu refocused his sights and graduated with a degree in Telecommunications, eventually landing his first professional job doing news, sports, and as a DJ in California.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

In times of crisis, are you able to think on your feet? For the largest banks, the reputational damage from the financial crisis could take a generation to repair. Other parts of the industry were less impacted by the crisis, but always play a sensitive role at the hub of economic activity. Image via Ted Meyer.

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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.

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Is It Right to Sell Others Short?

Mindful Marketing

Peddling another’s property certainly appears problematic, until one begins to consider the many ways in which such leveraged transactions regularly occur: from apartment subleases, to bank loans, to consignment clothing. Individuals and organizations often sell others’ property on consignment.