Prohibition

APRIL 23, 2020

The key to any crisis communication is to be proactive, transparent and accountable. For example Chinese telecommunications company Huawei was accused by the U.S. Many people found it to be racist and inappropriate, but the company only reacted by sending out their first apology a day after – a day too late some might say.

Crisis 62

Crisis Telecommunications Reputation Crisis Communications 62

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.

Media Training 70

Media Training Crisis Training Crisis Communications 70

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.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

The BBC’s Sackur puts President Ali on the defensive when he points out that his country may have lost as much as $55 billion in potential revenue by giving away too much to large international petroleum companies. But Ali uses some time-honored PR techniques to turn things in his favor.

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Interviews How To Media Viral 193

Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

At least that’s what I witnessed as I interviewed candidates for clients recently — that the pool of job seekers was replete with stuttering, ill-prepared, nervous-seeming and pretty wimpy responses with no obvious discerning interest in the company. Company Research: Demonstrate understanding of its core business. Are you prepared?

Interviews 43

Interviews Crisis Management Facebook Media Training 43

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.

Measurement 60

Measurement Communications Crisis Management Training 60

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Factors like company size and budgets typically play into determining how your business will run its public relations: How to Make PR Work For You. It provides helpful news for an array of professionals such as entrepreneurs (of course), franchises, small businesses and more. Building brand awareness is essential for businesses to succeed.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

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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Crisis Management Crisis Media Training Interviews 356