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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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

APRIL 21, 2023

In essence, a crisis is a situation that doesn't fit into a person's or a company's previous experience. So often, getting over a crisis is very tough if we rely on common skills or verified knowledge. Acknowledge the problem The biggest mistake at the beginning stages of a crisis is to keep quiet and pretend nothing is happening.

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

Not every company needs to hire a PR firm to manage its crisis communication. If you’ve got a solid marketing team, you can build your own DIY plan to ensure that if there ever is a PR crisis that threatens your business, you can keep it contained and prevent it from doing further damage. Tip 4: Assemble Your Crisis Team.

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Cision

AUGUST 28, 2015

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make them, particularly when it comes to crisis management. Crisis communication pros use the term “vulnerability audit.” Are you ready for a crisis? Click here to get Cision’s free crisis communication tip sheet! Determine communication channels. Should they?

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 29, 2015

I speak and often write about the use of mobile technology for crisis communication and crisis management. We know that, in most cases, your organization’s website should be the official home base for your crisis communications. White paper: Dark Websites as a Crisis Communications Strategy.

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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. ” – BBC. Photo credit: BBC.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

How do we know what to fix in a PR crisis? In previous posts, we’ve shared the basic crisis triangle : Respond with knowledge, speed, and ownership. To develop a more effective crisis communications strategy, we need to understand trust. What constitutes a crisis in each branch of trust, in each of the cores?

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Crisis communications in the public relations world can have many different interpretations depending on who you ask, but here’s the fundamental definition: you’re trying to mitigate damage to your company’s reputation by third party sources. The crisis communications equivalent of denying fuel for the fire.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The best are succinct, informed, and tailored to deliver the freshest content. They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. From business to technology to media, Axios delivers the news in a way that’s quick and painless for PR pros to take in.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

A whopping 7 out of 10 business leaders say to have experienced at least one crisis between 2014 and 2019 ( PWC ). After 2020, most businesses will be well aware that a crisis, whatever its nature, is just a natural part of running a company in an extremely interconnected, hyper-informed world.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 11, 2015

Welcome to episode #032 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Daniel Noah. Often, within my speaking engagements, I use the National Weather Service as a great example of innovative communications in times of emergency. Learn more about Agnes + Day, The Crisis Intelligence Firm. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, within a few days, more information (and concerns) came to light when the National Transportation Safety Board told the New York Times that “the plane was not being used in long flights over water because a pressurization warning light had gone off during three recent flights.” Fortunately, no passengers were seriously injured.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 14, 2019

A PR crisis could ravage your reputation, and any number of potential developments can trigger one. Thanks to technology, news will spread fast and far about a criminal act, a faulty product, a data breach, an offensive remark, an incident involving insensitive treatment of a customer … the list continues. Coach your spokespersons.

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Cision

JUNE 27, 2015

Once you take control of a crisis and find operations returning back to normal, you may feel tempted to sit back and celebrate your plan’s success. A post-crisis plan is just as essential as a pre- or mid-crisis plan. Don’t keep accomplishments locked up behind the scenes after a crisis hits. Review metrics.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. And hey, this can be an informal luncheon brainstorm session that takes place every quarter. Don’t think your crisis plan has blind spots? Don’t think this applies to you?

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

One of the areas where real-time data truly comes into its own is when preparing for and managing a comms crisis. Preparation is key when it comes to a crisis — knowing what’s important to your brand and business and having the necessary dashboards built in advance beforehand is critical to getting ahead of any future issue.

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5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2024

Defense technology transcends the world of gadgets and apps. In this high-stakes arena, public relations isn’t simply useful when it comes to crisis control. Here, technology isn’t about entertainment. To protect against these risks, a strong crisis communication plan is essential.

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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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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 28, 2015

Welcome to episode #054 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Claudia Liute. Claudia is a humanitarian who works on the ground in some very hostile and conflicted crisis-affected communities. This, unfortunately runs true on many levels of crisis management, not just in humanitarian work.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. If you communicate properly, you will reap the benefits and see growth over time. Powerful communication can boost the process, if done correctly. Fake content.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

If you haven’t read the original article, here it is: WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy. Since the writing of the initial post, I’ve been subscribed to BBC’s Ebola WhatsApp initiative and have been paying attention to the daily updates and information they share through the app.

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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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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

A whopping 7 out of 10 business leaders say to have experienced at least one crisis between 2014 and 2019 ( PWC ). After 2020, most businesses will be well aware that a crisis, whatever its nature, is just a natural part of running a company in an extremely interconnected, hyper-informed world.

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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Understanding their needs Tech pros are flooded with information daily. Undertake market research to pinpoint their pain points and craft the communication to tackle these issues head-on. Frame the communication around the solid benefits the technology contributes, emphasizing features that address their challenges and boost their ROI.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in. What is Crisis Management?

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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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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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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. For communicators, that means nearly everything you thought you knew about interacting with the news media has been turned upside down. Be a helper.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 27, 2024

In fact, one of the panellists noted that, in his experience, a lot of companies don’t have a cybersecurity crisis comms plan in place until an incident actually occurs. Never neglect crisis communications Bridging internal gaps is crucial, but the driving force behind a lot of the session was the need for a crisis comms plan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Social media and crisis communications has become one of the fastest growing areas of both practice and research for today’s communication landscape. Additionally, “over half of respondents (52%) feel that the benefits of using social media as a crisis communications tool outweigh the risks” (page 4).

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An effective business case will inform the stakeholders about what will happen if they proceed with the investment by clearly explaining the expected benefits, costs and risks. A business case can also help you demonstrate the value of PR and communications for your brand. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Intralinks reports the industries that are the “leakiest” include real estate; consumer products; and technology media and telecom (TMT). Whether it’s a merger, a change in leadership, or announcing a new product or service, managing the timing of sensitive information is crucial to protecting your company’s good reputation.

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When you decide to oust and then reinstate your CEO, a little comms planning can help avoid a descent into chaos (source: Shutterstock) Though the headlines provided nail-biting entertainment, it’s quite literally a guideline for how to fail at communications and create your own crisis in a matter of days.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. And hey, this can be an informal luncheon brainstorm session that takes place every quarter. Don’t think your crisis plan has blind spots? Don’t think this applies to you?

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

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