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Arctic winds offer a Texas-sized lesson in crisis communications

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An agency leader reflects on the takeaways from the crisis that left thousands of Texans without power as cold temperatures shut down power plants and compromised water treatment facilities. This recent crisis was no different. You want to be empathetic in a time of a crisis.

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5 common missteps in crisis communication

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That means last year, 945 PR teams probably woke up on a random morning to a terrible crisis for which they were ill-prepared. Start a crisis plan, and start one now. I realize that it can be tough creating talking points for a crisis that doesn’t exist and hopefully won’t happen. Remember that a crisis PR plan doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do need to perfect it over time. Things move very quickly in a crisis, and facts can be hard to come by.

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Ragan survey: Brand storytelling increases in importance

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And communicators are doing a lot more of it, too. Brand storytelling has dramatically increased in both importance and volume over the last three months, likely driven by the communications urgency of the pandemic and associated crises of 2020.

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The importance of solid messaging and storytelling

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, being able to deliver on communications goals has been a matter of life and death. In a morbid way, the pandemic has been a communicator’s dream. These messages are PR works of art and will surely be staples of communication study in future.

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5 crisis communications lessons from horror movies

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Silence does not bode well in a crisis, either. RELATED : Master the "Four Cs" of storytelling in this intensive master class.]. that the first 48 hours of a crisis are crucial in determining whether the company will survive. There will be “High Tension,” but a communication plan must be executed within 24-48 hours of the crisis onset. Company officials should communicate with key publics what happened and what the company is doing to solve the problem.

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5 storytelling lessons from Square’s COVID-19 campaign

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Storytelling has become a buzzword in business communications. It’s the superpower wielded by communications pros that is the catalyst for headlines, digital content, social media posts and so much more. Is “storytelling” on it its own really enough to make your brand stand out?

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How ClassPass used data in storytelling in its pandemic response

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RELATED: Earn recognition as one of our Communicators of the Year or 30 Under 30 honorees ]. ClassPass stopped its media relations efforts and focused on communicating directly with members and business owners about actions the business would take to help.

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6 ways to up your storytelling game

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You’ve transformed your communication department into a modern, digital newsroom, and your team is acting like the reporters they should be. Here are six reasons to take your storytelling to the next level—or maybe the one above that. This is a roundtable discussion among communicators who are doing brand journalism, or thinking about how to get started. The post 6 ways to up your storytelling game appeared first on PR Daily. You’ve launched a brand journalism site.

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Covering COVID-19: Amid the pandemic, brand journalists step up their storytelling

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A key tenet of crisis communications: Get ahead of the story. It’s crucial to do so in a crisis. It’s a lot for communicators to handle, and it seems to all be happening at once. Communicate your values.

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5 tips for video storytelling after natural disasters

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Editor’s note: This story is taken from Ragan Communications’ distance-learning portal Ragan Training. What were Con Edison utility communicators, however, doing in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017? RELATED: Learn how to prepare, defend and promote your organization during a crisis. ]. Know the elements of storytelling. The post 5 tips for video storytelling after natural disasters appeared first on PR Daily.

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How the CIA hit its storytelling stride on Twitter

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She faced initial resistance publishing stories about Area 51 and other previously classified events but eventually earned trust for storytelling leeway. RELATED: Stream our Crisis Communications Virtual Conference on March 31—without leaving your desk ].

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5 tips for video storytelling after natural disasters

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Editor’s note: This story is taken from Ragan Communications’ distance-learning portal Ragan Training. What were Con Edison utility communicators, however, doing in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017? RELATED: Join us May 9–10 for our Crisis Communications Conference. ]. Know the elements of storytelling. The post 5 tips for video storytelling after natural disasters appeared first on PR Daily.

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6 ways to fortify your crisis response for 2021

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Here’s how to ramp up crisis plans with P2P, purpose and empathy. The pandemic has broken down silos between external and internal communications—with crisis communications now part of the job no matter where you sit on the org chart. Prepping for 2021?

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How to build a stronger brand to withstand the social media haters

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These trends are great for crisis communications firms and political activists, but they portend disaster for small businesses which don’t have the time or money to respond to social media trolls and rebuild reputations. Priority 3: Prepare crisis communications plans.

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How Peloton disarmed critics and hit a PR home run

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But PR professionals, business owners, and non-profit leaders can learn from Peloton’s crisis communications judo to take back control of the narrative. Peloton had a three-part response to the unforeseen brand crisis: 1.

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Why the old crisis comms playbook should be thrown out

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Here’s why one crisis communications expert says there’s no going back to the old way of brand reputation management and crisis response. For crisis communications, it’s a data obsession that will deliver results in the future. Holistic crisis comms.

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5 tips for making stellar iPhone videos

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With less access to equipment during the COVID-19 crisis, communicators can still get by with their trusty smartphone. RELATED: Join us for our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Communicators Virtual Conference ]. Looking for more tips on storytelling and branded content?

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48 quick hints to craft better business copy

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Add these tips to your storytelling arsenal to make your messaging sparkle and sing. Communicating bad news? Content Marketing Crisis Communications Executive Communication PR Industry Storytelling Writing & Editing

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch flounders in shrimp-tail crisis

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch tried to deploy a crisis response strategy that wasn’t prepared to handle Karp’s lucid, engaging social media storytelling. As the story began to make the rounds in traditional media outlets, General Mills’ crisis response congealed.

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In modern reputation management, brand journalism is an essential tool

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As a crisis communications advisor, Mindy Hamlin is often called in once the fire has started. Yet, if preventative measures aren’t taken, crisis mitigation efforts can be too little, too late. Follow the time-honored communications dictum: “Show; don’t tell.”. “A

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PR missteps accelerated the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes

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But a series of fatal errors in Holmes’ approach to corporate communications is also to blame. Theranos’ corporate communications team was either unaware or unconcerned about internal restlessness. 27 for our Tech Summit for Communicators ].

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3 common #PRFails that journalists want you to stop right away

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RELATED: Join us for Ragan's Storytelling in Disruptive Times Webinar ]. Crisis Communications External Communications Media Relations PR Industry Storytelling

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For better crisis responses, follow the 3 C’s

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How do you manage a communication plan for a crisis with no end in sight? Ragan Consulting Group has a new video featuring guidance from crisis communication expert Nick Lanyi, which touches on questions every communicator should be considering right now.

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Promoting tourism PR amid a global pandemic

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With vaccines making the rounds, how can communicators start to get the public excited about travel and exotic destinations once more? RELATED: Join us for our virtual Business Fluency Boot Camp for Communicators ].

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4 PR lessons from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

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8 for our Crisis Communications Virtual Conference ]. Similarly, the communications field requires you to strategically plan your messaging, content and campaigns to ensure you’re reaching the right audience at the right time on the right channels—successfully persuading them to act.

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3 social media trends to embrace in 2021

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Social media has introduced a brand-new intersection for customer communication and e-commerce cues. RELATED: Join us for our Social Media & Digital Communications Virtual Conference ]. What type of content will perform the best on Instagram?

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3 mistakes Sherwin-Williams made in firing TikTok star Tony Piloseno

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RELATED: Are you one of the Rising Stars or Communicators of the Year? ]. Branding Content Marketing Crisis Communications Marketing PR Industry Social Media Storytelling Visual & Video Communications

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How to adapt your pitches during noisy news cycles

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RELATED: Join us for our Social Media & Digital Communications Virtual Conference ]. Also, focus on human interest in storytelling. She has 15 years of agency experience leading PR and social media teams and has also taught various undergraduate courses in communications.

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5 emerging, surging social media trends for 2020

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Times of crisis are not a time to be self-promotional. Humans have always cared and trusted people more than businesses, and now businesses are learning to shape their marketing strategies around human storytelling rather than bland product descriptions.

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3 ways brands can support consumers’ mental well-being

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FREE GUIDE: The Communications Playbook for Healthcare ]. Content Marketing COVID-19 Crisis Communications Marketing Media Relations PR Industry Social Media Storytelling Visual & Video Communications

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4 crucial tips for making your podcast connect with audiences

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RELATED: Showcase your crisis comms work ]. With face-to-face interactions gone, audio storytelling is a great way to maintain that closer connection. COVID-19 Crisis Communications Executive Communication PR Industry Storytelling Visual & Video Communications

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5 proven strategies for making better decisions in stressful moments

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To craft better crisis messaging, bolster your emotional resilience and stay cool when the heat is on, follow this data-backed guidance from two distinguished psychologists. RELATED: Join us for our virtual Business Fluency Boot Camp for Communicators ].

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The most important PR plan Is the backup plan

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Here’s how PR pros should consider building in contingencies when thinking through their campaigns and crisis strategies. During every race, they air the radio communications between the drivers and their crew, and you’ll inevitably hear one or both say, “We need to move to Plan B.”.

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3 principles for messaging during COVID-19

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Here are some tips—some of which countermand some classic tenets of crisis management. As the global outbreak of coronavirus continues to evolve, companies of all shapes and sizes face a crisis unlike any they have faced before. Do not over-communicate.

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4 ways for leaders to embody empathy

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The essential trait makes all the difference in a crisis, but what defining the actions that make audiences feel seen and heard can be nebulous. This is a very important trait for business leaders to exhibit, but it’s particularly critical during a crisis.

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5 proven ways to boost creativity to solve tough problems

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RELATED: Join us for our Writing and Content Creation for Communicators Virtual Workshop ]. Content Marketing Crisis Communications Leadership Communications PR Industry Storytelling Visual & Video Communications Writing & Editing

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Have mercy: 5 hard-hitting PR tips from ‘Cobra Kai’

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When it comes to your crisis communications plan, should you “sweep the leg?” RELATED: Join us for our Social Media & Digital Communications Virtual Conference ]. Filomena Fanelli is the CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications.

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7 PR trends to follow for 2021

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million Americans unemployed and thousands more unable to work due to COVID-19, brands need to understand who they are communicating with on a human-to-human level. COVID-19 Crisis Communications Marketing Media Relations PR Industry Storytelling The Workplace

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5 ways to get purposeful communication right during the COVID crisis

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Invest in clear, consistent, integrated communications as an essential part of your social purpose plan. 8 for our Crisis Communications Virtual Conference ]. Once you have a social purpose, it should make it easier for you to put it at the heart of your communications.

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5 consumer behavior trends PR pros should know for 2021

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First, a strong communications strategy and crisis communication plan are key for not only staying afloat, but also coming out of the pandemic in a stronger position. As communications pros, the power of the pivot hinges on understanding our consumer.

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