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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

Onclusive

However, with careful planning and structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan that allows you to move quickly and avoid key pitfalls. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. If Consumers are Angry, Create a Place to Vent.

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Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. ” When I talk, train and write about crisis communications, I always say that your audiences want (and expect) to communicate with the people behind the brand, not with your logo.

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Post-Crisis Communications Tips: Measuring the Calm After the Storm

Shift Communications

2018 is already proving to be a powerhouse year for crisis communications learnings. From Crock-Pot’s This is Us nightmare to KFC’s bold response to its chicken shortage, these examples are a good reminder to constantly reevaluate your crisis or issues management strategy and protocol. Update your communications plan.

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Navigating Miscommunications Around Your Health & Wellness Brands

5W PR

Miscommunications can cause misunderstandings, erode trust, and even put consumer health at risk. Health and wellness communication In the health and wellness sector , communication plays a crucial role in promoting well-being and safety. Companies can leverage consumer feedback in a few different ways.

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How Public Relations Can Build Trust in the Age of Cybersecurity

5W PR

Proactive communication Plan for sunshine, but pack an umbrella. This nugget of wisdom applies to both cybersecurity and crisis communication. Draft a transparent communication strategy for data breaches or cyberattacks. Maintain open communication and join forces on initiatives to bolster overall cybersecurity.

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The 20 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Crisis Communications.

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Responding to Fake News About Your Brand Online

5W PR

When false information about a company is spread online, it can damage the company’s reputation, decrease consumer trust, and ultimately impact the bottom line. Companies should have a crisis communication plan in place to quickly and effectively respond to any false information.

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