NewsWhip

JULY 12, 2022

On Friday, July 8th, 2022, Rogers Communications accidentally shut off its customers’ cell phone, Wi-Fi and cable service for 24 hours, resulting in a PR disaster for the Canadian telecom giant. Rogers is Canada’s biggest telecommunications company and has 11 million subscribers. Preparation Is everything in a crisis.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here are communications synonyms (with explanations). Have you ever wondered why public relations professionals often talk about communications (with an ‑s) instead of communication (without an ‑s)? And what are some communications synonyms? Here we go: Communications Synonyms Communications synonyms (and explanations).

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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 fast paced digital world we live in means it is essential that you are prepared for a PR crisis.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Guest blog by Lloyd Rang, a Canadian communications and crisis management expert. Good crisis communications teams stay prepared for these kinds of events. But Canadian brands’ swift and decisive reaction to the crisis made sure they, at least, wouldn’t go down with it. . Hockey Canada seems to be a sinking ship.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. How to prepare and fix a PR crisis. This is where effective PR crisis management comes in.

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Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

When rumors spread about the fast-food restaurant, McDonald’s followed social listening best practices to develop its response and prevent a social media crisis from fully developing. Some industries, like telecommunications, are unlikely to be associated with heart-warming, exciting feelings.

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Cision

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Back in the early days of the Internet, when AOL ruled the way we communicated, President Bill Clinton signed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Example: For those in the automobile, gaming or telecommunication industries, take note. After December 31, they will debut a new edition of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto.

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