Buchanan PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Photo by Camilo Jimenez on Unsplash In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, effective crisis communication is paramount for maintaining a positive brand reputation. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for effective crisis communication in healthcare settings.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A review of Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley. When is a crisis a major threat, and when is it just a Twitter storm? Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley sets out to answer that question. No-one should be surprised that “perma-crisis” was declared Oxford English Dictionary word of the year 2022.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

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.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We have experienced firsthand how a crisis can significantly and quickly impact business operations. Companies can prepare by evaluating the crisis process, team, tools and resources they have in place. Making communication part of 2022 planning and strategy is more critical than ever as the pandemic continues.

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PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2021

As you think about your internal communications plans for 2021, you must first recognize the challenges and changes that occurred in 2020. Often, a communication audit is recommended before starting any major yearly planning. Here are the three steps you need to take to run a successful communications audit. The audience.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light. Tips for Post-PR Crisis Management.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Hackers can also find and release damaging internal correspondence and documents. ” So, what are the best ways to lessen the potential negative impacts of your internal communications going external? Treat every piece of internal communication as if it were external.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Communication is where it all begins. How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. If you communicate properly, you will reap the benefits and see growth over time. By Cokey Falkow.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Boeing: Brand crises abound in January, and perhaps no one knows this better than the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

A crisis communications plan protects and defends companies and organizations from a fallout in the public eye. These crises are caused by issues like a company scandal, an executive’s inappropriate behavior, or a product recall. Developing a crisis communications plan can help companies maintain their reputation.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 3, 2020

Stock markets have plunged, entire cities have been quarantined, companies have halted travel and international conferences have been cancelled. All good PR pros know you can be both reassuring and completely honest in a crisis- and in fact, the latter plays an important role in the former.” – Kellye Crane, Crane Communications.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More crisis work. “A

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

Crisis communication has been on our mind a lot recently – we’ve even published a guide for PR teams and a few more resources like holding statement templates – but in this post, we really want to dig into the practical details and approach it from our own platform.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

Crisis communication has been in our mind a lot recently – we’ve even published a guide for PR teams and a few more resources like holding statement templates – but in this post, we really want to dig into the practical details and approach it from our own platform.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media. Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. This is where the idea of a “red team” comes into play.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The one big element which is incorporated in PR, regardless of the specific industry is crisis management and communications. In fact, as a former head of pro sports team PR department, you are always interested in discerning how a particular organization handles crisis situations. And it’s not uncommon.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

Welcome back to our January blog series focused on “ The Executive’s Guide to Building and Leading an Impactful Communications Team ”! Building an impactful communications team. As an executive, you have the power to set up your communications team for success from the start. Outlining clear roles and responsibilities.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Crisis communications, on its surface, is easy to comprehend and understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis (as it is simply referred to in PR) much like the industries it serves, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2016

conferences, trade shows and company-hosted events rated among the most effective marketing tactics for lead generation and brand-building. ET, James will be joined by Finsbury’s Peter Land for a conversation about the crisis communications tactics brands need to master to effectively manage a big event. Protests. “In

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The GCS COVID-19 Communications Industry Report tells the story of a profession demonstrating agility, innovation and resilience. I’ve had the unique position of recording the huge changes in how private and public sector organisations in the UK have communicated during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 14, 2019

A PR crisis could ravage your reputation, and any number of potential developments can trigger one. Between news reports and social media — and do not underestimate the latter — people around the globe can learn about your company’s unfortunate situation almost instantaneously. How will your company respond? Seek feedback.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. Communication is a strategic general management function and such an important tool.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. These types of things can throw a company into chaos,” said T. A lack of details and the dread of the unknown can be concerning and upsetting for your audience during a virus-related crisis such as this.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 13, 2021

As trust in American institutions declines, companies should understand who they are and be consistent in how they present themselves, said Frank X. Shaw, corporate vice president, communications at Microsoft. Trust ‘can’t be a communications strategy.’. Any gap in that [consistency] causes you to degrade trust,” he said.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Most companies make that move only after careful consideration, and sometimes it’s a step that’s overdue. A common aspect of the fuzzy-goals problem is a lack of internal alignment on the agency role or goals. Also, while internal alignment is important, there shouldn’t be too many chefs in the PR kitchen.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The company’s communications team found itself pivoting into crisis mode. Things began to continually get worse,” said Kristin Seay, Delta’s director of employee communications. Our communications strategies and ways of working were based on whatever had happened the day before.”.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. And [we tried] to figure out what we can do as a company to assist them through their grief.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Internal processes can often be far from real-time themselves, and it’s crucial to have the structure in place to match the speed of the data you have in order to feel its full benefit. One of the areas where real-time data truly comes into its own is when preparing for and managing a comms crisis. Define what matters to your business.

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PRSay

APRIL 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had positive outcomes on employee engagement and collaboration, but mixed results on productivity, according to a new study focused on internal communication by the Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm. This makes engagement, collaboration and productivity in this environment even more significant.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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