Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 5, 2016

I’m often asked how organizations should go about beginning to socialize their crisis management plan throughout the depths of their organization. How do you go about socializing your crisis management plan?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But what about the crisis situations that are handled well? The post 2017 Crisis Management That (Mostly) Worked appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 2, 2016

I often get asked the following question: What should we include in our organization’s crisis management plan? 5 important elements to include in your crisis plan. Not all incidents and issues escalate to crisis level. The point of your crisis management playbook.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Each month I answer questions from real people doing real work in–or learning about–crisis readiness. ” … and a question that caught me by surprise, but I loved: “What do I think of the show Scandal in the context of crisis management?”

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 4, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yang Cheng, Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Department of Communication at North Carolina State University, on her research paper about the role of social media in crisis management. Think United Airlines recent crisis.

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Ronn Torossian

JULY 5, 2016

A brand must be prepared for a possible reputation crisis caused by its influencers or spokespeople. To be as prepared as possible, here are some steps to take should a reputation crisis occur. The post Crisis Management for Influencers appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Brand PR Crisis PR 5WPR CEO Crisis PR Agency PR Agency Public Relations

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I often get asked “what makes a good crisis manager?” For example, let me share a story from my youth that has translated into me being good at my job today… One of the attributes that make a good crisis management professional.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

When you hire a crisis management professional or firm, whether prior to or during a crisis, expectations of both parties need to be clear. Surprises are not something you want to experience while managing a crisis, the crisis will present you with enough of those on its own!

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 26, 2016

Take a look: Are you ready for a cyber security crisis? Cyber security is a crisis scenario that is extremely top of mind these days – and rightfully so. 5 steps to help you develop a cyber security crisis management plan.

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PR Daily

JUNE 1, 2017

You may not be able to prevent a crisis or a wave of negative reviews, but you can mitigate the damage with swift, decisive action. According to an infographic posted on Commpro , an effective crisis management bulwark is anchored by four pillars.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2016

I was recently asked what the first step in successful crisis management is, and I thought what a great question! ”, while others say “activate the crisis team” But in my experience, both of these answers just don’t go far enough.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s clear that Wells Fargo has proven to NOT be crisis-ready for multiple reasons. As a result, they’re faced with one of the most difficult crises to manage: a crisis of corporate culture. Take a look: What do you think of Wells Fargo’s crisis response?

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 28, 2016

Never underestimate the power of emotion in crisis management. Emotion is often underestimated in crisis management. And yet, it’s one of the most powerful aspects of a crisis. A recent example of this was the Ebola crisis of 2014.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 26, 2016

What is the goal of crisis management? The goal of crisis management is to salvage your organization’s reputation and bottom line when presented with a bad or threatening situation – or so says the majority of people.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

We just put the world crisis of Ebola to bed and here we are, already faced with yet another looming epidemic. As the Zika virus continues to spread, what are the major crisis management risks that healthcare organizations and government agencies should be thinking about?

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 9, 2016

I recently published a blog post discussing when it is OK to implement an offensive crisis management strategy. Before continuing to read, if you’d like to know my stance on when it is and is not appropriate to take an offensive position in crisis management, click here.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

’s Emergency Management Conference, where I put city officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. Using Agnes + Day’s crisis simulation platform , the exercise simulated the digital noise that is a guaranteed result of any crisis or emergency today.

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Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 25, 2016

In order to do this a candidate needs a committed crisis intervention team , clear lines of communication, and a plan of action. The post CRISIS MANAGEMENT FOR POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Crisis PR Media Relations Public Relations 5WPR CEO Pubilc Relations Ronn TorossianIt’s treacherous out on the campaign trail. There are potential problems at every turn.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lou and I go into even more detail on this subject in episode #024 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. If you’re in law enforcement or emergency management, I highly recommend the listen. A crisis is a change. Adaptive Crisis Response.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

In today’s fast-moving business landscape, with reputational sensitivity at an all-time high and brand crisis potentially just a tweet away, the criticality of an effective crisis management plan (CMP) has never been more important to business sustenance and viability.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 16, 2017

So, in order to help you get a head-start on your crisis preparedness for the upcoming year, in this week’s #crisisready video , I discuss three important trends that risk impacting your organization’s crisis management. Are You Ready For a Live-Streamed Crisis?

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Why new rules are needed for crisis management. As creators of the award-winning digital crisis management platform, “In Case of Crisis,” we talk regularly to crisis management practitioners.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 3, 2018

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. Crisis management advisors and consultants are not supposed to be the risk.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 20, 2014

One Friday morning, CEO & Co-founder of AppFirst, David Roth, was woken at 2am to a crisis that threatened the organization’s reputation and, ultimately, their profitability. Q: You woke up to find your organization in the midst of a crisis recently, tell us about it.

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TrendKite

JANUARY 24, 2018

Crisis management is one of the most important responsiblities of PR pros

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

’s Emergency Management Conference, where I put city officials through a simulated earthquake exercise. Using Agnes + Day’s crisis simulation platform , the exercise simulated the digital noise that is a guaranteed result of any crisis or emergency today.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 7, 2015

Social media, the real-time news cycle and mobile technology have changed the landscape for crisis management. These changes include: heightened stakeholder expectations of two-way communication and transparency in a crisis; amplifying the speed at which organizations need to be prepared to respond and communicate in a crisis; the fact that it is becoming increasingly difficult for you to get ahead of the story and position your organization as the narrative of its own crisis.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2016

What happens when the largest Customer Relationship Management tool in the world has an unplanned outage? On May 5, Cision’s Heidi Sullivan, spoke at the Conference Board of Canada’s Crisis Communications Forum in Toronto, Ontario about managing crises on social media.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The Jian Ghomeshi scandal is an interesting crisis to watch unfold. Not only do new facts keep coming to light, but there is an important lesson to learn from Ghomeshi’s own actions within this crisis. ” The biggest lesson to learn from this crisis.

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David PR Group

MAY 7, 2015

One of her college-aged children was tangentially involved with a crisis at her university, and my friend and some of the other parents were wondering if it would be beneficial to engage a public relations expert. If you were a human resources manager, would you give this guy a fair shake?

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Each week, I get approached by a handful of university students and young professionals seeking my advice on how they can kick-start their careers in crisis management. So, you wanna be a crisis management professional? Understand issue vs. crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 18, 2016

Welcome to episode #056 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Daniel Linskey. I recently had the honor of sitting down with Daniel Linksey, former Superintendent in Chief of the Boston Police Department, to record an episode of the Crisis Intelligence Podcast.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 1, 2016

Your corporate culture directly impacts your organization’s crisis management. Successful crisis management has a lot to do with an organization’s corporate culture and the mindset it instils in its team members. The same goes for issues management.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Welcome to episode #016 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Jonathan Hemus. Faced with this utmost and devastating challenge, how did the airline fare in their crisis management and what lessons can you take away to strengthen your own organization’s crisis plan?

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lou and I go into even more detail on this subject in episode #024 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. If you’re in law enforcement or emergency management, I highly recommend the listen. A crisis is a change. Adaptive Crisis Response. Crisis Management

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The Jian Ghomeshi scandal is an interesting crisis to watch unfold. Not only do new facts keep coming to light, but there is an important lesson to learn from Ghomeshi’s own actions within this crisis. ” The biggest lesson to learn from this crisis.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 2, 2018

Sooner or later, every organization faces a crisis. Preventing a damaging blow to your reputation requires a strategic crisis plan. The post 7 strategic tips for your organization’s crisis-management plan appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Public Relations crisis

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 31, 2016

They have the best of intentions to communicate with their stakeholders in a crisis, but for one reason or another, they just simply feel as though they genuinely have nothing to say. So they say nothing, which ends up being a major crisis management mistake.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 1, 2014

Editor’s Note: Rick Amme is a talented crisis management professional who, after decades of being “in the game”, has decided to embark on his next life adventure: retirement. Crisis Management Advice from a Retiring Pro.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt taken from my new book, Crisis Ready–Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , which is available for purchase on Amazon. The importance of solid and practical crisis management governance model. Crisis Ready

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