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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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However, with careful planning and structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan that allows you to move quickly and avoid key pitfalls. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. If Consumers are Angry, Create a Place to Vent.

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WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy

Melissa Agnes

That said, it’s the first time that I’ve seen WhatsApp – which is the most commonly used “chat app” in Africa, the middle east and beyond – used as a means for crisis communication and it’s BBC that has taken the initiative. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd.

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Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

” When I talk, train and write about crisis communications, I always say that your audiences want (and expect) to communicate with the people behind the brand, not with your logo. Cut jargon out of your crisis communication vocabulary. Crisis Communications Food for Thought'

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Why You Should Hire a Crisis Communications Agency?

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Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. For a free consultation, please call 0113 430 4160 now.

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4 consumer behavior trends PR pros should know for 2021

Agility PR Solutions

And for the PR professionals, the pandemic has made it very clear that a strong communications strategy and crisis communication plan is required to stay afloat and come out of the pandemic in a better position. The post 4 consumer behavior trends PR pros should know for 2021 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications

Melissa Agnes

Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. Note: This will probably correlate with your pre-determined crisis communications platforms.). And it’s not just good for crisis communications either.

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Flipping the Script with Crisis Communications

Axia PR

Lessons learned from the likes of Twitter, Expedia, and Del Taco showcase how savvy teams are leveraging old dogs and a few new tricks to keep their brands front and center in consumers’ minds.