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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. If Consumers are Angry, Create a Place to Vent.

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WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy

Melissa Agnes

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Case Studies Crisis Communication'

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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

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Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan.

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Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. ” 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.

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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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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.). More than a crisis preparedness strategy. And it’s not just good for crisis communications either.

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Your Guide for Data Breach Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

If so, I’m getting ready to publish my next ebook, which is a collaboration with Judith Delaney , and discusses everything you need to know about mobile technology: How to keep your organization safe from hacks and how to leverage mobile as a powerful crisis communications tool. Provide a contact for media inquiries.