Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

PR professionals and investors agree the most significant benefit that accrues to companies with a positive corporate reputation is corporate brand loyalty. USC Annenberg Global Communications Report 2023 Not Being Transparent or Honest Customers are increasingly valuing honesty and transparency.

Communications 52

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR of the Falcon Valley Group , recommends: “Check all current plans and update for 2019, including your strategic communications plan, crisis communications plan, and anything else relevant. The ability to tell your brand’s story first and well is more important than ever.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. Because your customers and prospective customers get a vote. At first glance it seems great, the brand is seemingly benefiting with some organic lift stemming from its paid efforts. It includes a link to a landing page with the offer.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. However, being on social media comes with both benefits and dangers. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. People online will blame the brand, whether or not decision makers accept responsibility.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Since the advent of the social media era, handling criticism has been one of the top requests made of PR professionals and agencies by brands and companies. Legitimate critics will complain about their experience in a way that reveals a discernible issue such as long wait times, poor customer service, etc.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

But you can guard against them by putting in place a PR crisis plan before they happen – and reacting quickly if your business is struck with bad publicity. What is a PR Crisis? A crisis could be triggered by an accident, a serious error, or an inappropriate action. What is a PR Crisis Plan? What is Consumer Sentiment?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. Five crisis PR first responses. Despite the fact that it wasn’t the first Autopilot-related fatality, neither Tesla nor its famously outspoken CEO Musk made any comment on social media about the incident.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

Public relations, marketing, and communications aren’t known for their futurist perspectives. More often than not, we’re reacting to the latest and greatest, from crisis communications (when the news is bad) to rapid response/newsjacking (when the news is good). Next: The Basics of Prediction in PR.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. It is interesting to note that social media has not yet entered mainstream PR curricula. I took it as an elective.” Doing these things are “time consuming” if you want to think that way.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Increased use of artificial intelligence in travel: AI is already being used in various aspects of travel, from chatbots for customer service to personalized recommendations for accommodations and activities. Another two in five consumers have been influenced by social media when it comes to picking a destination.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

It doesn’t matter if you are the leader of an important social/political movement to overthrow a dictator, or a pilot; what you say and do matters. You are (quite literally) the face of your brand to a variety of audiences. Tarnishing your brand doesn’t have to happen in such a dramatic fashion. And why not? •

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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Don’t think for a second that your company couldn’t be at risk for such a thing happening – let alone what kind of damage would befall your brand should an unforeseen event occur. This quote could not be any more true for crisis planning. What situations can cause a crisis? Problems on social media.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Second, structural issues in the mainstream media as it continues to transform to digital should be a concern for all practitioners.

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 21, 2018

However, responding with a short, sympathetic reply ensures the customer feels heard and shows your company’s commitment to your customers. Whether it’s a refund, store credit or a discount on their next order, it’s all about turning a dissatisfied customer into a brand advocate.

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Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

This month, AirPR hosted the webinar “How to Protect Your Brand in a PR Crisis.” Moderated by Heidi Sullivan, President of HKSully Consulting, the webinar outlined best practices in the New PR world of rapid-response and all-way communication. From Facebook to Starbucks, no brand is safe from a communications crisis.

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Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

A lot has been written in the past year about the limited reach and engagement level on various social media platforms. you can expect only a small fraction of your potential audience will ever receive your communication, much less act upon it. In non-crisis times, this is simply social care (customer service).

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Especially in the era of social media and the instant gratification of the Internet, if there’s a single mistake your company has made, people will find it.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

They’re overwhelmed by the overabundance of tools and the disorderly experimentation of staff (and members), and they are tired of the lack of organizational support and the unwieldy processes for monitoring and managing social media. There are a ton of books being published on community and how social media plays into that.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal? Focus on Video Content : Video is the most popular and effective media format.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

.” Call me a cynic (I am a grumpy old cynic), but it doesn’t bode well when a report starts “Social media is still a relatively new marketing channel”. Those of us using Usenet, email discussion lists and bulletin boards in the early 90s for PR and marketing can confirm they were both social and media.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Internet and social media have changed the game for all businesses, from large corporations to Mom-and-Pop shops. That means constantly monitoring what is being said about your business online and regularly updating any social media channels you are using. Alternatively, they can hire a specialist in the field.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2017

She’s currently in a social role over at Boston Scientific, but I think the comms/marketing world has much more in store for this young woman. Let’s hear more from this PR Rock Star: You’re a senior communications specialist-social media for Boston Scientific. take action as needed. Content work.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

The $776 million loss in market capitalization from a stock falling 2% will get most airline CEOs out of bed and into the boardrooms, discussing how to prevent this crisis from happening to them. At Cision we can track conversation anywhere on social media, the news media, radio, broadcast and print and synthesis what’s been said into data.

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Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

The $776 million loss in market capitalization from a stock falling 2% will get most airline CEOs out of bed and into the boardrooms, discussing how to prevent this crisis from happening to them. At Cision we can track conversation anywhere on social media, the news media, radio, broadcast and print and synthesis what’s been said into data.

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Airlines How To Engineering Data 65

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 9, 2016

Who on earth in public relations, marketing or social media would hire me?! Learnings from social. My area of interest is in crisis communication. I checked my email, and Elliott from Customer Service at Instagram had messaged me back telling me to give the email address tied to the account.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 9, 2016

Who on earth in public relations, marketing or social media would hire me?! Learnings from social. My area of interest is in crisis communication. I checked my email, and Elliott from Customer Service at Instagram had messaged me back telling me to give the email address tied to the account.

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Instagram Privacy Guidelines Social Media 32