Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 25, 2014

As you probably know, I’ve been having an interesting debate with a fellow crisis professional on whether or not to shut social media down in a crisis. Now, let me begin by saying that the Ebola crisis is greater than this one Facebook page, as is Emory University Hospital’s efforts and response to the backlash.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 6, 2014

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. Jargon (pronounced with my French accent), is defined as “special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand, i.e. legal jargon.”

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

The best way to prepare for a crisis is to invest in a crisis communications response and management program. In a time of crisis, communicators need to act decisively and quickly with transparent responses. However, with structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan.

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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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Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While few try to make mistakes deliberately, every company needs to anticipate a crisis. The good news is that with a few simple precautions, you can breeze through any crisis while keeping your relationship with investors and customers intact. What is crisis comms and why is it important? That’s the bad news.

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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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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 22, 2014

Welcome to episode #003 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast with Melissa Agnes and Jim Spicuzza. Mobile technology can do wonders for today’s crisis communication. Within this podcast, Jim Spicuzza, CEO of CrisisGo, and I discuss the power of mobile technology in your crisis communications. Running time: 49:30.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. What I want to do in this post is to examine how to best use social media for crisis communication.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Since the podcast on “ doing crisis communications right “, with Captain Chris Hsiung and Shino Tanaka, aired last week, I’ve received some really great follow up questions from listeners. Your follow up questions answered: Doing crisis communications right.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Photo credit: BBC.

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The Stalwart Blog

AUGUST 15, 2014

I recently came across a post in a Facebook group that called out GoGo SqueeZ, a company that makes baby food pouches. This is a big no-no when it comes to crisis communication. As a mom, I’m always interested in product recalls or issues related to baby products.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2017

One important aspect of your organization’s successful crisis management, is being able to reach out to, and communicate with, all impacted and relevant stakeholders, in a timely and efficient fashion. Who’s responsible for these communications? Next steps for your crisis preparedness program.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

A couple weeks back, I published an article that discussed best practices for communicating with your key stakeholders in a crisis. This stakeholder group is made up of the people who help make your organization run on a day-to-day basis. The importance of internal crisis communications. Let’s take a look.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros advise on crisis communications. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share how they deal with a client crisis. Joe Culotta, What's Up Communications. The very first thing I tell a client when dealing with a crisis is DO. Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, Fellow PRSA, Falcon Valley Group.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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Landis PR

MAY 9, 2022

Successful crisis communications strategizing occurs before an incident. Product recalls, natural disasters, pandemics, leadership and employee issues are all grounds for crisis communications. Get Your Crisis Team Together: Convene your team as quickly as possible to establish roles and responsibilities.

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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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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! Qualities of a worthy crisis professional.

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Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

Crisis communication is an important aspect of most PR roles. In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” Identifying a PR crisis. Note: not everything is a crisis.

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5W PR

MARCH 15, 2024

This nugget of wisdom applies to both cybersecurity and crisis communication. Draft a transparent communication strategy for data breaches or cyberattacks. Swift, open communication during a crisis can shift the narrative, while silence stokes fear and erodes credibility. It’s not just about ticking boxes.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The growing demand for immediate and real-time communication and updates in a crisis can be overwhelming. So how can you meet this demand while not compromising – but rather enhancing – your crisis management? Read on to find out… First thing’s first, what does “real-time communication” mean?

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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. 5 important elements to include in your crisis plan. Not all incidents and issues escalate to crisis level. 1- Activation guidelines. 1- Activation guidelines.

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5W PR

AUGUST 25, 2023

Managing crisis communications In any industry, crisis communication is a critical aspect of public relations. In the women’s health and wellness space, a crisis can arise from misinformation, product recalls, or controversies surrounding certain treatments.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 20, 2015

and I have to say that I’m pretty astonished at their lack of crisis communications since the oil spill occurred. Communication is key for successful crisis management. We’re in the 21st century and 21st century stakeholders demand regular communications throughout a crisis. Broken trust.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 24, 2023

Their expertise lies in managing communication and reputation for food-related businesses, including restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. These agencies are adept at handling various aspects of public relations, from brand building to crisis management , with a specific focus on food safety.

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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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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. However, just because it’s a complex and multi-faceted type of crisis to prepare for, doesn’t mean it can’t be done.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Crisis management experts explain the life cycle of the COVID-19 crisis, your current mood, and what you can do about it. I chair a networking group of entrepreneurs. Coombs developed Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). He is the author of numerous books on crisis management.

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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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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Crisis management is something every company needs to implement as part of its business processes. Without a documented plan, how would you handle a crisis? If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. What is a crisis?

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2014

The below image was brought to my attention in a LinkedIn group discussion and I thought it was quite comical, so I wanted to share it here with all of you! It’s also true that Twitter (and other social media platforms) need to be a part of your crisis communications strategy. Image credit .

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2018

I’ll be joined by colleagues and communication directors from Coty, HMRC, HPE, International Rescue, and Sage for an event on crisis communication in London on 27 June. Social and internet fuelled news media has heightened our sensitivity to crises, especially for those at the front line of communications within an organisation.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s one of the most important levers an organization can use to help execute strategy, build its corporate brand and position itself to the world in general,” explains Argenti, who developed the first corporate communication programs at both Columbia University and Dartmouth.

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HMA Public Relations

APRIL 12, 2018

This guest post on crisis communications is provided by Hilary Allard, Executive Vice President, and Philip Hauserman, Vice President at The Castle Group. The post Top Five Things to Know about Managing a Crisis on Social Media appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2016

says it’s more important to add value with your crisis communication than to try and spin the issue. In this interview, he shares the steps your brand should take when a crisis arises, how to use social media in your crisis communication plan and why you need to avoid cliché statements when dealing with crises.

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PRSay

JULY 1, 2022

Rereading our original chapter on crisis communications underscores the changes that have taken place in corporate America and public relations since then. We urged communications professionals to “maintain an open flow of communications once you know the story.” Dilenschneider founded The Dilenschneider Group in 1991.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Crisis communication Crisis communication is a type of public relations strategy that deals with handling a crisis situation. A crisis can be anything from a natural disaster to a product recall to a social media scandal.

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