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The Volume and Variety of Communications Work is Shifting, Finds 5th Annual Survey of Comms Pros

Sword and the Script

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons.

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Why Your Event Needs a Crisis Communications Plan

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In a recent survey of CMOs by research and advisory firm Outsell, Inc., Without a crisis communications plan in place, no one will know what to do when problems arise during your event,” says Cision Content Strategist James Rubec, one of the speakers during next week’s Managing Communication Challenges webinar. “No

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3 Steps to a Data-Driven Internal Communications Plan in 2021

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As you think about your internal communications plans for 2021, you must first recognize the challenges and changes that occurred in 2020. Often, a communication audit is recommended before starting any major yearly planning. Communication Channels. Nobody plans to fail. They just fail to plan. Benefits and compensation.

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. More internal comms. More internal comms. Crisis interrupted. climate.”. “A Broader remit.

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

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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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To Improve Crisis-Response Plans, Bring in a Red Team

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A red team can expose reputational vulnerabilities in a company and flaws in its crisis-response plan. From a crisis-communications standpoint, a red team stress-tests an organization’s strategy by expanding the circle of feedback the plan receives. Like the news media, the court of public opinion can be fickle and unforgiving.

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A Chapter Map: Planning to Prepare for Future Crises

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Find more articles on crisis communications in the May 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics. Managing a Chapter crisis. I had a destination, a nice navigation system and a spare, but I didn’t have any instructions (crisis plan) on how to replace the tire. Not on my list? Don’t forget about your emergency kit.

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