Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a great blog post that gives you an overview of what you can do, right now, to prevent a crisis. But, are they a crisis? How to avoid a public relations crisis. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. For more on crisis simulations and trainings, click here.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Widespread social distancing and remote work has challenged all of us to pause and evaluate how we communicate, operate and manage projects in the workplace. It’s also caused many companies to refocus their PR, marketing and communications plans. Barokas Communications Team. Stay well, stay safe, stay sane, stay home.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’m excited about the New Year because it’s a busy season for the sci/tech fields, and I work as a communications consultant to science and technology companies. A good training program will help presenters improve their skills. Not all presentation training is the same, of course. Your staff and your organization will benefit.

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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

JUNE 23, 2019

Today’s crises are taking on many unique forms and degrees of seriousness, and often take businesses by surprise—cyber incidents, executive resignations, M&A, disgruntled former employees, customer complaints on social media, salacious press headlines, etc. Monitor, Plan And Communicate. EXECUTIVE & STAFF TRAINING.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2018

A charismatic entrepreneur serves as the face of his brand, its best media spokesperson, and the embodiment of its values. The most talented among them can attract top employees and inspire them to achieve beyond their own expectations. The post When A Founder Does PR Damage appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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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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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Without a PR firm in tow, the odds are that a company spokesperson hasn’t been thoroughly prepared to face the media. A company crisis is looming.

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Be clear on your goals so they can devise a campaign that strategically supports your vision with effective communications. That being said, be sure you have someone internally who is able to manage the consultant, or that the consultant is very ingrained in your business – almost treating them as an employee of the company.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We’re also a fairly small team (about 12 on the external communications side), so we have exposure to a lot of different experiences – including crises. There is definitely a lot of benefits to working on a team outside of your job – it’s an easy way to learn how to work with different work and communication styles.

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Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Public relations (PR) is a technique used by savvy businesses across the globe to communicate with their customers. No wonder then, that this communications technique has been used to inspire, engage and convert audiences for years. PR speaks to a varied audience, from internal employees, to the media, to influencers, to the end user.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2018

Every two years, the New York-based Corporate Communication International ( CCI ), conducts an in-depth survey of senior PR and communications officers at Fortune 500 companies about the latest global PR trends. Any crisis communications team must be ready to respond at any hour to an escalating event, and that speed is vital.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Crisis Management PR: Addresses and mitigates potential damage to a tech company’s reputation during challenging situations or crises. How does Tech PR Work?

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Of course, PR professionals have long been trained to be mindful of the consequences of unintended recipients of critical information, and they know how to counsel clients not to engage in the worn out ‘off the record’ argument. That’s media training 101.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2017

What’s the cost of a brand crisis? As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. When it comes to a brand reputation crisis, digital media is the great leveler.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

PR and communications predictions. Trust and relatability really come to the forefront for me when thing about marketing and communications in 2021. This creates renewed opportunities for marketers who communicate via podcasts. PR and communications predictions. Justin Goldstein | Press Record Communications.

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