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Should Your Communications Department Have Crisis Communication Autonomy?

Melissa Agnes

A viewer recently asked me what my stance is on the communications department being granted crisis communication autonomy. In this week’s crisis-ready video , I answer this question and address the bigger issue. Take a look: Do you have a crisis management question that I can help answer?

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How To Communicate With Stakeholders When Systems Are Down In A Cybersecurity Crisis

Melissa Agnes

This means that it should absolutely be incorporated into your crisis preparedness program. For several reasons, including: This may not be the best means of communication with all of the organization’s stakeholders; Depending on the organization, Legal and Compliance may not agree with this approach, for specific reasons.

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The Critical Component Missing From Your Marketing and Communications Processes

Melissa Agnes

Part of implementing a crisis-ready culture requires you to train and empower your teams to assess, identify and mitigate risk in every aspect of your business. This includes your marketing, PR and communications campaigns. Looking To Hire A Crisis Management Keynote Speaker? Is crisis management a topic for your next event?

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10 Networking Events for PR Professionals

5W PR

Health Academy Conference: This event addresses PR and communication professionals in the healthcare industry, offering networking event opportunities and targeted programming. Meltwater Summit In the bustling city of New York, the Meltwater Summit gathers more than 900 marketing, PR, and communications professionals over two days in June.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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The Importance of Networking in Public Relations

5W PR

In today’s digital age, where communication has become more interconnected than ever before, understanding the significance of networking in public relations is paramount. Attending networking events Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and webinars. Editors are more likely to consider stories from familiar faces.

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4 Corporate Communications Lessons From Hurricane Harvey

PRSay

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. Find your allies.

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