The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2017

While no one ever wishes to be a part of such a tragedy, the way in which law enforcement and local government officials handled the onslaught by the press was remarkable. Untrained departments frequently stumble out of the gate during a crisis, much to the detriment of their ability to stay ahead of the news cycle.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Community relations Community relations is a type of public relations that focuses on building relationships between an organization and its local community. The goal of community relations is to create a positive image of the organization in the community and to build trust and support.

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Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

Social media can quickly turn local events into breaking national news which means every season is crisis season. They turned to their crisis communication plan and Cision Global Insights At the recent “ Prepare for Crises Lurking Beneath Your Brand ,” Scott Peacock and Cision’s K.C.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2016

In fact, the Pew Research Center found that 67 percent of smartphone users shared pictures, videos or commentary about local events in 2015. So how can brands prepare when local events turn into national and global crises in mere seconds? Could your brand manage a crisis in today’s social world?

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2022

Find more articles on crisis communications in the May 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics. As an incoming local Chapter president, I had a lengthy list of tasks to prepare for the new year — update the Chapter website, confirm the January program, write my newsletter column and plan the next board meeting. Not on my list?

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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. So often, these events come as a complete surprise. What is a PR Crisis?

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Shift Communications

JULY 28, 2017

s best efforts, the Shark Week crisis issue is really hammer(head )ing his donut business. quickly realizes that in order to take a bite out of the crisis, he has to swallow his pride and take ownership of the issue. And this time, he’s putting all of his force behind it by taking ownership of the crisis himself. Despite G.W.’s

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

By leveraging various PR tactics such as media relations , influencer partnerships , and event marketing , food and beverage businesses can effectively communicate their brand story, values, and offerings to the right audience. They can develop crisis communication plans, manage media relations, and help protect a brands reputation.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.” Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This field involves a combination of media relations, content creation, event planning, and social media management to effectively communicate a company’s innovations, milestones, and values to the target audience. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2015

It takes only a minute for a crisis to harm your brand, especially in the age of social media. Peter LaMotte discussed at his recent webinar, showing the keys to crisis management , how you can reduce brand vulnerability by preparing for crises in peacetime and more. But what can you do when the masses control the message?

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Events as huge as the Olympics come with a special set of challenges. How can you take advantage of the numerous opportunities these events present for furthering your brand, while avoiding a large-scale crisis? So what does it take to get your brand ready for an event like the Olympics? Prepare in advance.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2016

The music festival has grown from a local one-day event to the sixth most popular summer festival in the U.S. When it started, Governors Ball had the highest attendance for any event at its original location, Governors Island. 2016: An Uphill Battle. Consequently, many have been wondering what will happen next. Music Artists.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Americans continue to hold local news in higher regard than national news across a variety of metrics regardless of political party affiliations, a 2022 poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation shows. (And keeping in mind that a lot of news on social media originated with a reporter or media outlet.)

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

My husband was away on business in Rotterdam and I was excited to be dressed in a snappy navy pantsuit for a meeting with our local school district about photographing the annual report. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The committee recently hosted a webinar for program faculty to discuss trends in strategic communications and best practices in teaching the course. Faculty talk trends and current events. Students have a clear path to understanding the value of reputation and its connection to strategic communications.

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Victorious PR

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also, having a designated team on your side and creating a crisis communication plan can be a good idea to anticipate any potential negative situation. Communication Another strategy for managing media relations is to proactively share news and updates about your company.

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Victorious PR

JUNE 8, 2023

By securing interviews, articles, and features in relevant industry publications, as well as leveraging social media channels and participating in industry events, crypto PR professionals generate buzz, attract attention, and position the project as a prominent player in the blockchain ecosystem.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

A crisis that strikes a credit union makes for colorful and familiar headlines these days, from embezzlements to cybersecurity. When a crisis occurs, it typically puts your credit union’s reputation to the test. Follow Your Crisis Communications Plan. Do you have a communication task force?

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I knew I really wanted to work with students, so I started in the international student office working with our international students doing recruitment, student affairs, event planning, communications, all of it. I did data communications for our local, state and national reporting. Take your time.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

The agency of record manages all aspects of your PR strategy , including media relations , crisis management, and strategic communications. This could be a product launch, a rebranding initiative, a special event, or a crisis management situation. Internal communications. Crisis communications.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. It usually held 175 events a year, and suddenly, we had to pivot and build a hospital. What follows is an edited transcript of Sclafani’s remarks.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Emergency communications go social In order to be prepared for an emergency -- whether it is a fire, natural disaster or any other event -- many organizations have an emergency communications plan that often times does not yet include social channels. Post-crisis : the importance of SEO in the aftermath of a crisis.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

My husband was away on business in Rotterdam and I was excited to be dressed in a snappy navy pantsuit for a meeting with our local school district about photographing the annual report. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

In corporate settings, outside crisis management experts can use their mental and physical distance from a crisis to see it clearly. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. The middle of a crisis is the wrong time to find the right resources. Find your allies.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In times of crisis, are you able to think on your feet? A well-thought out communication plan can only take you so far. I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. What drew you to the PR industry?

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PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

It’s an exhilarating time for both the PR industry and Hispanic communications, as both areas continue to add significant value and return on overall marketing initiatives. This is something PR practitioners know well through crisis communications but truly applies to all areas of public relations.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Social media is essential for brand reputation because it allows companies to connect with their audience, build a positive image, and have professionals know what to do in a crisis. With the use of social media and various platforms to share information, a positive reputation is critical to the success of your brand.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. Swift and transparent communication during challenging times can help restore confidence in the safety and viability of travel, ultimately driving demand once the situation stabilizes.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The key error Cruise made was not being transparent with the public nor with state and local transportation officials about how and why these incidents happened. Undoubtedly, Cruise has the technology and protocols in place to learn from and prevent these events from happening again.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

These six topical themes included the following: Global, Local and Hyper-Local – how organizations can balance and manage social media communications and priorities across geographically-dispersed audiences. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In PR and media relations, it’s easy to become entirely focused on the day-to-day issues at the expense of the longer event horizon. While the official change was on April 21, 2015, analysts like Bryson Meunier point out that this wasn’t just a one-time event but the beginning of long-term change. Emerged Trends.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

These six topical themes included the following: Global, Local and Hyper-Local – how organizations can balance and manage social media communications and priorities across geographically-dispersed audiences. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

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prTini

JANUARY 6, 2017

local time (PT) to catch the the tweets out of fear that a Trump tweet could crash their stock and put their company into a frenzy. When have so many PR people felt compelled to add new sections to their crisis plans just in case they’re targeted by the new president? We are in unchartered territories.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

She also believes that one of the best ways to reach rural Americans is in their community. Haworth recommends attending town gatherings and interacting with local elected officials, regardless of their political beliefs. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

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