Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The local TV station wants a comment regarding a tip from an irate customer for their “Consumer Fight Back” report”. · Valerie Merahn Simon, Co-Founder, #PRStudChat Valerie has been in the communications industry for nearly 20 years. Crisis PRStudChat Crisis PR Halloween PR Nightmares' What now? ·

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge with the COVID-19 crisis is that it requires an international governmental response and there are countless unknowns. The crisis has widened the socio-economic gap in society. Recovery: organisational responses Organisations have responded to the crisis in one of four ways. It’s worked.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2020

With more than $1 trillion of buying power and a lot of disposable income, the LGBTQ community will most likely come out in force when the country reopens for business. History and research have shown that this community is one of the first to resume travel and shopping after periods of uncertainty. Support LGBTQ charities.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

The outcome of trade talks won’t be known until mid-December Show up and demonstrate leadership - brave organisations will continue to be defined by the crisis Schools are back in the UK this week. Planning for 2021 This is a moment for organisations to be brave and show leadership. It’s a good time to hire.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we think about robotics, how do we give people in their own communities the choice to figure out what the values are of their robotic systems, what it should do, what it should not do? What decisions should we be making for the betterment of our local communities, but globally overall? Guess what? We can give people agency.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Looking back the time was an optimistic period for public relations – despite (or perhaps because of) the developing global financial crisis. From websites to Google, YouTube and Facebook, opportunities for interactivity and two-way communication supported an argument for a strategic role for PR.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

In corporate settings, outside crisis management experts can use their mental and physical distance from a crisis to see it clearly. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. The middle of a crisis is the wrong time to find the right resources. Find your allies.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Like any good communications plan, start with research. Gain executive support — it’s fine for a company to issue a statement, but it’s even more powerful when it has backing from leadership and from all of its employees. And that’s OK.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc. Without this research, targeting, and communication strategies in place, it would be even harder for these companies to implement their renewable energy project in new areas across the United States.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. On concerns keeping him up at night: [T]he crisis at the time was so much of an unknown. We view the building as a New York City community partner.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The committee recently hosted a webinar for program faculty to discuss trends in strategic communications and best practices in teaching the course. Students have a clear path to understanding the value of reputation and its connection to strategic communications. Faculty talk trends and current events.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. Targeting those audiences that influence your target customer can cut through the digital clutter. His/her audience is your target.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

At LTPR, she wrote and edited a broad range of public relations and crisis communications materials for national financial, health care and shipping organizations. Her background working in these diverse business sectors found common ground in serving clients in the niches of professional firms and non-profit communities.

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Offleash

APRIL 29, 2020

We may be in the middle of a global crisis, one that’s especially hard because no one knows what lies ahead. Some of us are finding that purpose in giving back, whether it’s delivering groceries to neighbors, volunteering, sending food to healthcare workers on the front lines, sewing masks, or supporting local small businesses.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. When PR professionals target people in poor, rural communities, relying on stereotypes and misconceptions often hinders their campaigns, said Deana Rachelle Haworth, M.A., 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.”

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. It’s pushed me to read more widely and think more critically.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

The third edition of #FuturePRoof celebrating the NHS at 70, has been developed at a time when the organisation is in crisis. Arguably everyone in the NHS, from porter to surgeon, and midwife to Trust chairman, works in communications. It calls for strong professionals to lead difficult conversations. The paradox is clear.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In 2012, I wrote an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

“It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. The closure affected both the park and the surrounding communities during the height of the summer visitor season. We always attract a lot of local, regional, national and international press. Have your messages ready.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 13, 2013

That means typically I get paid for my time, so it is rare for me to pay my own expenses to travel out of my local area for a speaking gig. It’s one of the afternoon’s breakout sessions, and on social media in a crisis. Here’s how it’s billed: Social media in a crisis. Here or there?

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 3, 2017

I had the chance to integrate the Meltwater University program in my PR and Crisis communications graduate class at the University of Louisville. The university has been in the news a lot over the last few years, but we were able to witness one story that rocked the athletic world locally and nationally. Thank you, Carol Ann!

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Today, I'm posting an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations, and communications from my perspective as an education communicator. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. 2011 Update.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Crisis Management PR: Addresses and mitigates potential damage to a tech company’s reputation during challenging situations or crises. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise. Thought Leadership: Establishing key executives or experts as thought leaders in the industry is a common goal.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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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. DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. They have purview over the State Police and Texas Rangers and began the investigation.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2024

A prime example would be the importance of supporting women from BIPOC communities in the U.S. to enter leadership roles. Localization is key. So while, in principle, businesses are happy to localize inclusivity efforts to cater to market nuances, employees are essentially left to mobilize and fend for themselves.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 5, 2019

In many of these situations, CEOs start on social because they want to build thought leadership–for them, and the brand. And, if the goal is thought leadership and brand-building, that makes a ton of sense. And, it has more to do with community-building than it does thought leadership. That’s leadership.

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PR Conversations

AUGUST 18, 2011

I first got to know Eric Bryant , director, Gnosis Arts Multimedia Communications LLC (an Internet PR firm focusing on tech PR, nonprofit PR and local SEO) through Twitter chats, primarily #kaizenblog. How much does current leadership recognize and value the remit of public relations (i.e.,

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I’ve spent the last 25 years of my career in corporate communication as an agency owner, and with WE Communications who acquired my business back in 2016. ” Or, “We thought that this was going to be a good thing for our brand community, but it’s not, because of this.” It absolutely is.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

Our group selected six topics relevant to social media in PR and communications applications, but also based on audience feedback and the collective expertise and real-world experiences of each panelist. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

Our group selected six topics relevant to social media in PR and communications applications, but also based on audience feedback and the collective expertise and real-world experiences of each panelist. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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