PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

As the situation continues to unfold, here are six crisis communications lessons from past pandemics to keep in mind: 1. Given the uncertainty about the coronavirus and what still lies ahead, ongoing crisis planning should concentrate on worst-case scenarios. It helps to give workers roles they can play in the crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2014

By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. It’s an unthinkable situation, though one that every airline needs to be prepared to properly manage at any given time.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis? Think about it. And who are your spokespersons?

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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PRSay

JUNE 30, 2021

This crisis could have occurred earlier in the weekend at a Juneteenth observance or at any number of festivals, fairs and other public events in any community across the country. A comprehensive crisis communications plan is a necessity. Transparency and honesty must inform every decision, action and statement.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not? Make a list.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We have experienced firsthand how a crisis can significantly and quickly impact business operations. Companies can prepare by evaluating the crisis process, team, tools and resources they have in place. A clear organizational purpose, mission and values provide guidance and establish a strong foundation to support crisis responses.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Especially in a crisis situation, [Twitter is] a way to share information with the greatest number of people,” said Donyale Padgett, a professor of communication studies at Wayne State University in Detroit. Rogosky, who lives in Long Island, N.Y., But with all the new check marks, she didn’t know which information she could trust.

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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. Subscribe to the Crisis Intelligence Podcast!

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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. Wells Fargo. Viral videos.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light. Tips for Post-PR Crisis Management.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 1, 2016

She got trapped in my ponytail — crisis averted. Similarly, a key thing to remember with PR is that you will someday face a crisis or receive negative publicity. Communicating Internally. If we think of a colony as a community, working in many ways like a company, one bee’s sting works something like a fire alarm going off.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2016

” This is important for leaders to realize prior to experiencing a crisis. Because successful crisis management often requires an appearance, in some capacity, by the organization’s leadership. So what does this mean for your crisis preparedness? Image credit: Photographee.eu / shutterstock.com.

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David PR Group

APRIL 4, 2024

The recent ousting of Boeing’s CEO, brought in as a reformative leader, signals the magnitude of the crisis and the imperative for transformational change. However, Boeing’s situation is a stark outlier, necessitating a radical reevaluation of its crisis management approach.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. But when crises arise, in-house communications personnel often mistakenly believe that their ideas to counteract the damage are foolproof and cannot be second-guessed. Invite diverse feedback and open communication.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Welcome to episode #020 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Bill Boyd. As the Ebola crisis continues to make waves in the United States and around the world, the CDC, government, hospitals and countless others are being looked to to lead the public through this epidemic. The second is Fearbola. Get connected!

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PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2022

When companies respond in crisis situations, what they say matters more than their nonverbal cues, a recent study finds. Researchers asked respondents whether they thought each message would be accepted or lead to negative word-of-mouth about the company, and whether the company would be blamed for the crisis based on its response.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The PR Daily newsletter provides not just the top headlines of the day, but in-depth insight and strategies for everything from crisis communications to the future of PR. It’s probably the best resource for thought leadership about our business.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

But what does this mean for your crisis management? I’ve always advised my clients and blog readers that it’s important to make sure your online presence is as secure as possible prior to experiencing a crisis. It’s one thing to have high rankings when all is good and it’s business as usual.

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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2021

Taking a wait-and-watch approach to crisis communications is often an overlooked PR tactic. Plenty of smart people in communications disagree with this method. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2016

The question was: “Is there a secret formula for ensuring our crisis team remains calm in a fast-paced, high profile crisis?” Not to mention that, as a study recently confirmed, stress is contagious , which makes it even more important to effectively manage in a crisis. ” Good question.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2014

Here’s this week’s roundup of great articles, as well as a roundup of what was published to The Crisis Intelligence Blog and Podcast. From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications. Fear of Confrontation in a Crisis is Not a Reason to “Go Dark” on Social Media.

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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. How to prepare and fix a PR crisis. This is where effective PR crisis management comes in.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. Just because people may vent and lash out against your organization is not a reason to hide and refuse to communicate on the channels that demand communication these days.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 19, 2016

Live-streaming is an emerging reality that you should be addressing and incorporating into your crisis preparedness program. It’s no secret that social media and mobile technology have changed the landscape for crisis management. Can live-streaming be leveraged to your crisis management advantage?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

What potential crisis could have a substantial impact on your business? That’s the essence of crisis communications planning – preparing for the worst before it happens. As if convincing management of the need for, and value of, crisis planning wasn’t already a challenge! C orp Comm Unprepared for Crisis.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Counselors to Higher Education (CHE): The CHE celebrates its 25th anniversary and explores the “Power of Voice” in higher education communications and marketing. Educators Academy: Co-located with ICON 2023, this event offers insights into PR learning and industry trends.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Crisis management has always been a significant part of public relations, but no one could have predicted the scale and reach that cancel culture might have. So, should communications professionals be scared of the looming threat of cancel culture? appeared first on Firefly Communications.

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Presspage

MAY 6, 2017

Most communicators expect to have to deal with a crisis situation at some point in their career. Yet predicting how a crisis will rear its ugly head is incredibly difficult. The statements have been vetted and approved by the university leadership and would only need slight updates if they were ever needed.”

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Welcome to episode #020 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Bill Boyd. As the Ebola crisis continues to make waves in the United States and around the world, the CDC, government, hospitals and countless others are being looked to to lead the public through this epidemic. The second is Fearbola. Get connected!

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2016

Being able to filter, manage and be heard through the incessant noise, is one of the challenges that law enforcement needs to be prepared to face and overcome in today’s crisis management. Helping law enforcement be exceptional crisis communicators in this 21st century. The timing of this video is great!

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? Two years ago, Forbes published its “ 13 Golden Rules of PR Crisis Management.” We’re rethinking corporate crisis. We say “ Crisis Management is 99% preparation; 1% execution.” CRISIS SIMULATION.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

Welcome to episode #033 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Brad Phillips. When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. The real-time news cycle and how it impacts in a crisis.

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Norton's Notes

JANUARY 8, 2015

As we know any crisis of any nature is a huge test for a high profile CEO but his approach has been described as a “well-oiled communications machine.” His hands-on, honest and transparent approach has managed a rapid response to this horrible situation. Crisis Management News crisis management online crisis management'

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PRSay

OCTOBER 27, 2020

“In times of great adversity, we see the very best leaders rise to the top,” James Wright said while presenting the workshop “Navigating through Crisis with Confidence: Lessons in Crisis Management From COVID-19,” at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference. Leaders should also see the bright side in a crisis.

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