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The Sexy Allure Of Crisis Management Is Presenting Risk To Organizations

Melissa Agnes

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. For example, while I’m certified to provide media training services to clients, I choose not to. I’ve built my career this way.

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Reteaching an Old Dog Old Tricks

PRSay

My career began in television news as a reporter and producer. After working over 10 years in television news, she made the leap to public relations. She is now the proud owner of Mother of Pearls Public Relations where they specialize in media relations, media training and crisis communications.

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Media Training Lessons From Oprah Winfrey’s Interview With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

PRSay

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions.

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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

Television images showed the sinking oil rig engulfed in flames and black smoke. Throughout the first press conference after the crisis strikes, spokespeople best serve the media, the public and themselves by repeating that initial reports may change as further details come to light.