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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

Prohibition

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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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. Crisis management advisors and consultants are not supposed to be the risk. What makes me say this? Now, don’t get me wrong.

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The Role of Social Media in Crisis Management

The Proactive Report

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. Social Media Crisis Research Paper. You can read the full paper here.

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5 “Must Include” Items for your Crisis Management Plan

Melissa Agnes

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. The crisis management levels that all incidents should be categorized into. 3- Pre-approved crisis communication strategy and messaging.

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When Is It OK to Implement an Offensive Crisis Management Strategy?

Melissa Agnes

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. Whole Foods Market’s offensive crisis management strategy.

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How To Define a Crisis For Your Organization

Melissa Agnes

One of the very first steps in implementing a crisis-ready culture is to first define what a crisis is and means to your organization. But how should you go about doing this and does the definition of a crisis vary from company to company or from industry to industry?

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7 Signs You’re Not Ready For A PR Agency

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Aside from a sudden crisis management need, if you’re bringing on an agency partner on an “emergency” basis, you should think again. Also, while internal alignment is important, there shouldn’t be too many chefs in the PR kitchen. You need instant results. The key word here is “reliable.”

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