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PR’s Role in Defense Tech’s Public Image

5W PR

This sector thrives in the high-stakes realm of complex ethics and public scrutiny, making public relations a crucial element in shaping its public perception and fostering trust among various stakeholders. Reputation management Crisis communication is also pivotal in mitigating risk and shielding reputation.

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WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy

Melissa Agnes

That said, it’s the first time that I’ve seen WhatsApp – which is the most commonly used “chat app” in Africa, the middle east and beyond – used as a means for crisis communication and it’s BBC that has taken the initiative. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd.

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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. Cut jargon out of your crisis communication vocabulary. Crisis Communications Food for Thought'

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10 Crisis Communication Tips Every Business Needs

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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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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. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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How Public Relations Can Build Trust in the Age of Cybersecurity

5W PR

That’s where public relations helps, armed with a slick toolkit of words to construct bridges of trust amid this unrelenting storm. Proactive communication Plan for sunshine, but pack an umbrella. This nugget of wisdom applies to both cybersecurity and crisis communication.

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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. There is often a tide of public and media opinion that follows. In most cases when a company is faced with a crisis they often mess up the initial response.