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Three lessons brands can learn from the Hockey Canada Scandal

NewsWhip

Guest blog by Lloyd Rang, a Canadian communications and crisis management expert. Hockey Canada is our national governing body for all amateur leagues of the sport. Good crisis communications teams stay prepared for these kinds of events. Today’s consumers expect companies to take a stand. Until a few days ago. .

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Can Big Business Save America?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We seem to be in a crisis of confidence. Corporate America is stepping up. This comes as a happy sign for public relations professionals who preach corporate responsibility or even strategic activism to clients. Dick’s Sporting Goods comes to mind. According to Gallup, only the U.S. But there is some good news.

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Carbon bandwagon

Stephen Waddington

Public relations must take responsibility for its role in the climate crisis. The public relations industry is falling over itself to help businesses get to grips with the climate crisis. The climate crisis is in plain view. Our systems of corporate governance need urgent reform to account for the environment.

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Behind the Headlines With Josh Culling

Cision

says it’s more important to add value with your crisis communication than to try and spin the issue. In this interview, he shares the steps your brand should take when a crisis arises, how to use social media in your crisis communication plan and why you need to avoid cliché statements when dealing with crises.

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Top 10 Influential PR Businesses to Follow in 2020

Critical Mention

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family.

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Behind the Headlines With Ted Meyer

Cision

In times of crisis, are you able to think on your feet? For the largest banks, the reputational damage from the financial crisis could take a generation to repair. Other parts of the industry were less impacted by the crisis, but always play a sensitive role at the hub of economic activity. What drew you to the PR industry?

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EKA: How Media Monitoring Aligns with Strategic Communications

Critical Mention

. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” “Reputation management and crisis communications is something our firm is continually engaged in. ” What are Your Favorite PR Trends?