PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media. Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. This is where the idea of a “red team” comes into play.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. Want to handle a crisis smoothly? Accept uncertainty and ambiguity.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you’re a PR or comms pro, you’ll already know that environmental sustainability has become a central part of corporate strategy, building brand reputation, and the media landscape. Not to mention a crisis minefield for PR and comms teams to manage. That’s right, doubled!

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Onclusive

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you’re a PR or comms pro, you’ll already know that environmental sustainability has become a central part of corporate strategy, building brand reputation, and the media landscape. Not to mention a crisis minefield for PR and comms teams to manage. That’s right, doubled!

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Onclusive offers a proprietary media monitoring solution.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 8, 2016

With the growing use of social media to follow brands, rather than navigating to the brand’s corporate website, should your corporate website still be used as your crisis communications home base? One you should aim to think through within your crisis preparedness. This is a good question.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2014

By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications.

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Stuart Bruce

MARCH 14, 2018

PR and corporate communications recruitment firm VMA Group today published a new research report on ‘communicating in an integrated world’. Digital and social media. There is a lot about digital and social media. The real issue is strategy and measurement. The real issue is strategy and measurement.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A negative news story can get published online and go viral in minutes, spinning out of control and triggering a PR crisis before an organization even has time to contemplate its response. There are many instances of corporations falling short with their communications. The way that we transfer ideas to others is via communication.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2015

Welcome to episode #045 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Curtis Midkiff. A big part of their success is due to their evolutionary mindset and corporate culture that empowers them to change and adapt with the times. Tips for effectively filtering through the digital noise in a crisis or emergency.

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. Here, we’ve put together a round up of the most recent trends to be aware of across various social channels. LinkedIn remains a key focus for recruitment.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I’d like to focus on a particular group who are impacted by this new reality: the professionals charged with protecting corporate reputation. Aggressively adapting to this future is going to be a requirement for these professionals to maintain their responsibility for reputation strategy – and their professional relevance. .

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. However, being on social media comes with both benefits and dangers. However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. That doesn’t mean pandering.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. This episode explores: How a Crisis Ready organizational mindset prepared MVPD for this moment before it happened. Follow and connect with MVPD on social: Facebook.

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Discover how utility company, Alectra, successfully manages issues and crises as a regular course of business—and how their learnings and successes can be implemented into your crisis ready program. Utility companies are no stranger to the multitude of challenges that present themselves in times of crisis.

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Already in 2019, corporate crises appear to be increasing and getting nastier than 2018. According to The Holmes Report , last year brought an increasing penchant for corporate scandals. So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? Be Ready For Social Media Backlash.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light. Tips for Post-PR Crisis Management.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros advise on crisis communications. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share how they deal with a client crisis. The very first thing I tell a client when dealing with a crisis is DO. Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. Read on for their helpful tips. Trust between myself and my client.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 20, 2024

In this third part of the series, we consider the value of social media influencers on your reputation. By cultivating a reputation for excellence and trustworthiness, your business can attract the attention and collaboration of key social media influencers (SMIs).

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Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

And with social media spend within marketing budgets expected to increase 128% to 21.4% in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. Cue social backlash across the internet.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Welcome to episode #014 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Chris Boddy. For starters, they’ve developed a Strategy Management Unit with a strong customer service component. For starters, they’ve developed a Strategy Management Unit with a strong customer service component. Have a listen.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough. How to prepare and fix a PR crisis. Create a written crisis plan.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A sudden market shift or crisis. But it’s not a contest.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Public relations teams and their agencies typically want to advise a CEO directly, and we routinely urge leaders to build a public profile through social media and high-level content. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow.

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