Prohibition

APRIL 23, 2020

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. The key to any crisis communication is to be proactive, transparent and accountable.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

What potential crisis could have a substantial impact on your business? That’s the essence of crisis communications planning – preparing for the worst before it happens. As if convincing management of the need for, and value of, crisis planning wasn’t already a challenge! C orp Comm Unprepared for Crisis.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

This month’s PR Week , a nationally recognized public relations magazine, highlighted the efforts that police departments across the country are making to connect with communities and address what it calls a “public perception crisis.”. Step #1: Partner with a public relations/communications firm. The S.W.O.T.

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Communications Crisis Reputation Local 60

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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Crisis Crisis Communications Insurance Insurance 60

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The PRCA Digital PR and Communications Report 2016 reveals a sharp rise in digital PR budgets, but continuing concern over the lack of investment in training. Depressingly the need for more investment in training was also one of the main findings of last year’s report. What digital and social platforms do PR people use?

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Training Digital PR Media Training Education 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 10, 2018

Wherever possible, communicate how you will fix the problem. Media training can be a useful communications tool, whether it be for national TV interviews or phone chats with small trade press. He has clearly benefited from excellent media training. John Stumpf, former CEO Wells Fargo. Do it quickly.

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PR News

JUNE 26, 2016

Which is to say: you still have another five solid months to make this your best year ever as a communicator. The post Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. First, you’ll need to take stock of what you and your team have… Continued.

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Leadership Communications Blogging Brand 90

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan.

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Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

It’s interesting to read that brand awareness and reach is the the primary reason that those surveyed want to invest in social media (87%), followed by customer service (51%). In line with this, content creation (58%), blogger outreach (53%) and digital crisis management (48%) are the most popular services on demand from PR agencies.

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Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

The situation offers some real learnings for PR and communications professionals, especially those who specialize in media training. The great majority of those aware of President Ali’s interview will only have seen the two-minute clip that circulated on social media.

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Interviews How To Media Viral 193

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

While toiling in that PR gig I’m sure you put effort into honing your capabilities, sharpening your communications skills and impressing the boss. Being unprepared for the media interview guarantees your client won’t be asked back, and could result in damage to a client’s rep. Seeking experience with crisis management…” ?

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PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds). Such are the joys of summer. It’s enough to make you forget what’s going on back at the office.… … Continued.

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Blogging Communications Customer Service Crisis Management 52

PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds). Such are the joys of summer. It’s enough to make you forget what’s going on back at the office.… … Continued.

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Blogging Communications Customer Service Crisis Management 48

PR News

JULY 24, 2017

Reality checked in with me recently when a few parents on my son’s rowing team, knowing my affiliation with PR News, asked me to write the press releases for the club. Sure, it’ll be easy, I thought, not factoring in a few key variables such as time constraints and more importantly that I knew very… Continued.

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How To Writing Blogging Crisis Management 107

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 3, 2015

The Qualifications for Communicators Trends Survey 2015 reveals that PR measurement is the top skills gap and digital communications/social media is the top skill that respondents want to address in the next 12 months. After measurement the next two biggest skills gaps identified are budget management and crisis management.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share.

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Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

PR News

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Well, it’s almost a wrap on 2016, and what a year it’s been. I’ll bet you thought those presidential primaries would never end. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration. It only feels like the last five weeks have spanned a year. For some PR professionals, the past five weeks have probably felt more like five years.

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Blogging Crisis Management Media Training Training 54

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Thanksgiving holiday always requires advance preparation, but this year, we’re adding expert PR and media training advice to the list. Bear in mind that in the event of a blowup, as operations leader, the hostess will be unavailable to serve as the crisis manager, so that role must fall to someone else.

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