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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. 5 webinar “Crisis Management on an International Stage: Takeaways from Boeing’s Biggest Crisis and Time Spent in the West Wing.”.

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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. Do you also manage social media for the park?

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Leading With Ethics During COVID-19

PRSay

When the word coronavirus first came on the scene at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) earlier this year, we did what most hospitals do in a time of crisis, we stood up the Office of Emergency Response (OEM) and went to work. Our internal communications team provided communications support for our facilities across the country.

Ethics 201
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Jobs in Public Relations

5W PR

Since the public relations sphere is spread out over a multitude of industries, it’s always best to learn about specific PR jobs first, before making a definite career decision. Interns in Public Relations. Crisis Managers. PR Managers. PR Specialists.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Strategic work (positioning, perception management etc.) Establish and develop mutual relationships with key publics. Improve internal communications. Prevent and manage crises. Manage issues before they escalate and become real problems. Influence public opinion and legislative processes.

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

the concept of two-way internal communications to improve the company’s image after a mine strike massacre. Lee urged Rockefeller to visit aggrieved coal miners and make a public event out of the outreach. But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis.

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Not a bad breakdown.