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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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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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Your Guide for Data Breach Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

For example: Do you have a database of your customers, clients, members or other stakeholders’ confidential information (be it their name, social security number / social insurance number, home address, phone number, banking information, etc.)? Do you obtain credit card information from your clients?

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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. Contemplate the following questions to see if this is a good strategy for your organization: Who are your key spokespersons in a crisis ? Are they a trusted source of information and representation of your organization?

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Lesson From Facebook: 5 Tips on Handling Crisis Communications

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Crisis communications is the opposite of traditional public relations and involves putting out a “ fire ” of some sort. In most cases when a company is faced with a crisis they often mess up the initial response. Most recently, Facebook just experienced the classic example of a crisis communications case study.

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5 Steps to Becoming a Crisis Communication Pro

Melissa Agnes

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not?