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Facing the Unexpected: Mastering Crisis Communications | Business Wire

Business Wire

Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. The intent is to mitigate negativity, ensure all employees and stakeholders are in the know, and maintain control over public brand perception.

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Crisis case study: How to turn an employee lawsuit into a brand disaster

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Recently, the employees at the video game studio Activision Blizzard ended up walking off their jobs after news of ? Before the scheduled walkout, the employees shared a statement of intent, which announced the walkout and criticized the company itself for the response to the […].

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5 Best Practices for Internal Communications In the Wake of the SVB Crisis

Ronn Torossian

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, a PR crisis can happen to any brand, no matter how big or small. In times of crisis, internal communication is crucial for brands to ensure that their employees are well-informed, and aligned, and can support the company’s efforts to manage the situation.

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3 Comm Tech Features to Control Your Crisis Comms Narrative

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While few try to make mistakes deliberately, every company needs to anticipate a crisis. The good news is that with a few simple precautions, you can breeze through any crisis while keeping your relationship with investors and customers intact. What is crisis comms and why is it important? That’s the bad news.

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What to do during a PR crisis and how to move on

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Before, during and after a PR crisis, information and communication are key. There are very few crisis situations where less communication is better. That’s why media monitoring, sentiment analysis and competitive intelligence gathering are your best friends in a time of crisis. DON’T avoid a crisis.

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Role of PR in Crisis Management

Ronn Torossian

In today’s social-media-powered communication, brands constantly face challenges associated with negative publicity. With stories gaining traction rapidly, brands have found themselves dealing with widespread backlash due to failing to deliver on their promises, mistreating employees or delivering a faulty product to the market.

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How to prepare for a PR crisis

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The best way to prepare for a crisis is to invest in a crisis communications response and management program. In a time of crisis, communicators need to act decisively and quickly with transparent responses. However, with structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan. Expect the unexpected.

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