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The Capitol Riots: A Crisis Communication Retrospect

PRSay

The concept of crisis communications can elicit images of Olivia Pope on the ABC series “ Scandal ” rattling off a monologue to a slew of reporters. While not quite as cinematic in reality, crisis communications is at the heart of any professional communication enterprise. Learning from the crisis.

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Crisis Comms, AI and Ethics: January Roundup

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

In another incident, an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane caught fire moments into its flight from Miami International Airport on January 18. And on January 20, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 plane lost a nose wheel as it was taxiing for take-off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It’s ethically the right thing to do.

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4 Four Tips to Begin (or Amplify) Your Crisis Management Career

PRSay

Florida International University is a proud sponsor of PRSA. Crisis and conflict exist for every company, organization or entity; no one is immune to it. To be the very best crisis management professional, you must never stop learning — about your industry, best practices, case studies and the ever-evolving world around you.

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Book review: Everyday Communication Strategies

Wadds Inc.

A preventative approach runs through Amanda Coleman’s Everyday Communications Strategies: Manage Common Issues to Prevent a Crisis and Protect Your Brand. Coleman’s pedigree in crisis communications is unrivalled, having been the Head of Corporate Communications for Greater Manchester Police.

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Being the Boss of 2022: Bruce Springsteen’s Guide to Communications Trends

PRSay

Proactive crisis communication is essential to build equity, protect against hate and be accessible to people looking for good in the world. Developing plans to deal with potential problems is a must, and creative ways to think beyond obvious crisis points is overdue. Trolls will find you. Bad things are possible.

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What to do when PR Pros accidentally spread misinformation – Kelsey Bohl

Ethical Voices

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. I also did communications for our vice president of product at the time, where I handle internal all-hands meetings and things like that. I grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana.

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War in Ukraine: Considerations for Speaking Out and Making a Difference

PRSay

Listen to what is being talked about internally, and let this help shape your priorities and influence your messaging. Make sure that your internal and external constituents are aware before making a statement or taking action — not only to keep them informed, but also to take advantage of their expertise.

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