The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The growth of new technologies and platforms in the communications landscape deliver as much uncertainty as they do opportunity. 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.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 11, 2015

Often, within my speaking engagements, I use the National Weather Service as a great example of innovative communications in times of emergency. Their collaborative and explorative mindset, their use of social media and mobile technology – they’re an interesting case study and a great example for others to be inspired by and learn from.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What is Social Media Monitoring?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. sent out a tweet that went viral so quickly – the CMO came to my desk to see if I was okay. “He This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe.

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Presspage

MAY 11, 2017

Among the many communication tools that can be used during a crisis, social media is one of the most important ones because it offers the opportunity for an immediate, concise, and far-reaching response. But if misused, things on social media can take a turn for the worse.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2014

From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. Emory’s Excellent Crisis Communication on Facebook. Does Common Sense On Social Media Come With Age? Melissa Agnes to Conduct Crisis Management Workshop at the GCC Government Social Media Summit in Dubai. Social Media for Healthcare: What’s The Potential?

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The refugee crisis in Europe has once again seen the widespread distribution of misinformation by social media. It was part of the CIPR’s Social Shorts season so had to be a 12 minute whistle stop tour. The photo above purports to show refugees in Germany attacking the police and brandishing an ISIS flag.

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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.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Avoid turning a crisis into a disaster by developing a media crisis plan that involves those who sway opinions on social media everyday: influencers. Follow these three simple steps to partner with a social media influencer: 1. Struggling to build out your crisis communication plan?

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Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

Crisis communication is an important aspect of most PR roles. In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” Working through a PR crisis. Conclusion.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

Not only did her comments go viral, but it was also picked up by the media too, gaining even more traction than the original 50 second podcast clip. Molly Mae did an interview on my podcast, yesterday a soundbite from that interview went viral, she trended No.1 10 Crisis Communication Tips Every Business Needs.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 21, 2018

They have all been in the news for being involved in a crisis in the past couple of years. The lists go on and on when it comes to crisis communications case studies. As I have shared with students and young professionals, if you go into crisis communications, you will always have a case to discuss and work to do.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

An increasingly common way to do this is participating in social listening through your organization’s social media channels–or a media monitoring service–to see what topics your audience finds most valuable. Last but certainly not least, crisis communications is another benefit of following trends.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

Being slow to react to a crisis can be viewed just as unfavorably as not responding at all or providing a rushed response that lacks detail. Thus, having a prepared crisis communication plan is critical for every company. So what is crisis communication?

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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. What will happen if a crisis does happen. Use all your communications channels.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

The audit phase will help you craft a blueprint of where the organization currently is in terms of its crisis readiness and where it needs to go in order to build brand invincibility. The goal is to build a consistent baseline of understanding for everyone who will be involved in developing and implementing the crisis ready program.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Prohibition

JULY 10, 2019

Some of these came to light by members of the public calling brands out on social media for their slip-ups and others were campaigns by PR and marketing teams that simply did not turn out as planned. H&M released a poorly thought-out ad of one of their products which ignited a press and social media sandstorm.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

The topic of fake news has been a mainstay in the media in recent years but, despite being coined at the same time, ‘deepfakes’ are only now beginning to gather interest. The phrase went viral back in May when a doctored video appeared to show US politician Nancy Pelosi drunk in a TV interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

When a passenger’s video of water flooding a Carnival cruise ship hallway went viral on May 3, it spawned thousands of references to Titanic and some sensational news headlines. In the wake of so many controversies, its communications has been slow and reactive. As of this post, it has reclaimed $134B in lost market value.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

When the inevitable social media backlash erupted, the CrossFit gym owner compounded the crisis by posting a profanity-laden response that called criticism by outraged women “b t,” “delusional and ignorant” and “feeble minded garbage.” CRISIS LESSON #2: ESTABLISH CLEAR SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES AT EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR COMPANY.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 1, 2016

For example, an organization that has a corporate culture of “no comment” – and thus a mindset of no comment – will inevitably resist communication for as long as possible in a crisis. Embedding the right corporate culture for successful crisis management. The same goes for issues management.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Thought the initial reaction to the Times story certainly wasn’t planned – the spontaneous and candid response of one Amazon employee went viral – I instinctively believed it worked out in Amazon’s favor. What’s your take on this from a crisis communications standpoint?

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

Viral videos. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Everyone’s now on social media. It is not that all the tried and trusted tenets of crisis management have fallen by the wayside. That requires a shift in communications approaches: More sophisticated monitoring and evaluation tools.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis can destroy a reputation in an instant, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place. What is a PR Crisis Plan? In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Team roles and responsibilities need to be clear if your crisis communication plan is going to work.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

This month’s PR Week , a nationally recognized public relations magazine, highlighted the efforts that police departments across the country are making to connect with communities and address what it calls a “public perception crisis.”. Step #3: Develop a communications plan. The S.W.O.T. It should transform the S.W.O.T

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Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

There may be a place for including social media – here’s an example of an interesting way to include social elements from Instagram (or other sites) selectively. Make sure your media contacts easy to find. Make your media contacts easy to find. Stick to busienss etiquette.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. Tip 1: Live your values. Tip 5: Keep the team on-message.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 17, 2011

After hearing NAB’s Hillan Klein and Kate Thompson share insights about the Break-Up at Social Media Club Melbourne , I wanted to ask Hillan a few more questions about this campaign. Hillan, how did NAB as a large-scale bank first become involved in the social media space? Lead story in mainstream news.

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. However, sometimes these powerful tools are misused, and it’s important for both individuals and businesses to understand that one should not go on social media and bash a company without considering the consequences.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Part 1: Debunking the Unpredictability of Social Media and the Digital Landscape. Social media’s impact on crisis doesn’t just exist for organizational crises or emergencies such as natural disasters. World leaders are currently fighting in a war of ideas where social media plays a threatening role.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

The panel, “30 Social Media Ideas in 30 Minutes,” was designed to be a rapid-fire General Session to kick off the afternoon of Day One of the conference. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

The panel, “30 Social Media Ideas in 30 Minutes,” was designed to be a rapid-fire General Session to kick off the afternoon of Day One of the conference. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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PR Conversations

APRIL 27, 2015

I enjoy the adrenaline rush of crisis communications. Advancements in communications technology and the explosion of social media platforms have secured the need for public relations experts to help organizations communicate effectively with their stakeholders. What is your favourite occupation in PR?

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