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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. This month, the Wall Street Journal outlined dozens of ways social sites and apps are being utilized during a crisis. If Consumers are Angry, Create a Place to Vent.

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Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

” 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. As today requires you to focus on humanizing your brand, jargon can be your downfall. Crisis Communications Food for Thought'

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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. Health advice Brands sometimes offer health advice or tips related to their products.

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Why You Should Hire a Crisis Communications Agency?

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Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. For a free consultation, please call 0113 430 4160 now.

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The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications

Melissa Agnes

Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. Note: This will probably correlate with your pre-determined crisis communications platforms.). Put some thought into these important questions and launch your personal brand intelligently. Stay tuned!

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Flipping the Script with Crisis Communications

Axia PR

As we close out 2022, we look back on the battlefield that has been PR and corporate communications for the past year. Lessons learned from the likes of Twitter, Expedia, and Del Taco showcase how savvy teams are leveraging old dogs and a few new tricks to keep their brands front and center in consumers’ minds.

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Lesson From Facebook: 5 Tips on Handling Crisis Communications

Shift Communications

Crisis communications is the opposite of traditional public relations and involves putting out a “ fire ” of some sort. Your brand might be under scrutiny for something said or done from a product recall to a bad tweet. In most cases when a company is faced with a crisis they often mess up the initial response.