Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

In today’s “trust economy”, your company’s reputation is your most valuable asset. In a crisis, you need your stakeholders to trust your spokesperson and, thus, your organization. Though your frontline definitely plays a role, your stakeholders are going to look to your key executives to lead the crisis and communicate effectively.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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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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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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. Creating a robust crisis communication plan is imperative. Communicate Proactively. Engage in Damage Control.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The Edelman 2023 Future of Corporate Communications survey found that half of respondents see themselves as strategic advisers to or partners to their company’s leadership … © Stuart Bruce - Future of Corporate Communications study finds CCOs investing more in technology was first published on Stuart Bruce's Stuart Bruce the PR Futurist (..)

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial. PR pros often hire small teams of writers and editors to help scale thought leadership efforts.

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5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Crisis communication The financial landscape is constantly changing, and unexpected events or crises are par for the course. A solid financial PR strategy includes a crisis communication blueprint that lays out clear communication lines and ensures swift, honest, and steady messaging during tough times.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week. Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Companies have fought tirelessly to grow their reputations, and now thanks to cancel culture, there is even more need to build a robust reputation. Increasingly, we are seeing examples of when a strong reputation with loyal customers (or fanbases) make brands somewhat ‘cancel-proof’. Great reputations and charismatic leaders.

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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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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Executive Thought Leadership. According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial. Small teams of writers and editors are often hired to help the PR pro scale thought leadership efforts.

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David PR Group

APRIL 4, 2024

Yet, today, Boeing finds itself entangled in an existential quagmire, a public relations nightmare that threatens not just its reputation, but its very survival. 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.

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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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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. Let’s take a look at how brands should use the tools available on social media to mitigate a PR crisis and move forward to re-establish the brand’s reputation.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. 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.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ve all seen reputational disasters play out before. Crisis comms kick in, and leadership is forced to make tough decisions about the future. But, what about when a company reputation isn’t totally obliterated, but it takes a knock? The same goes for the best reputational strategies – it’s about future gazing.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Executive Thought Leadership. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing/editing, pitching, placing, and then promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives. Small teams of writer/editors are often hired to help the PR pro scale thought leadership efforts.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

It may be hard to quantify the value of a reputation but it sure is meaningful when one of the world’s most prominent financiers says it’s important. But we can’t afford to lose reputation – even a shred of reputation.” Lose a shred of reputation for the firm, and I will be ruthless.”. * * *.

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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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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. What is Reputation Management? What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning?

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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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Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. How Does Your Organization’s Reputation Stack Up?

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Activities including reputation management, crisis communications, and contextual intelligence were AI-resistant and remain human-led. This involves advising on governance issues, particularly the ethical use of AI and the complex regulatory and reputational landscape we will encounter,” said Emeritus Professor Gregory.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. Five crisis PR first responses. Facebook dodges blame.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You manage the crisis and you manage it well. From staying ahead of the story by conducting continuous media monitoring to knowing when and how to communicate both internally and externally, we run through our steps for managing a crisis. Here are four tips that will help manage the crisis: 1. Stay ahead of the story.

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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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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There are five key components to public relations that should all work together to build and improve your company’s reputation. Crisis Communications. Crisis communications involve your plan to deal with negative news if it happens and how to avoid bad PR in the future. Reputation and Brand Management.

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Victorious PR

APRIL 13, 2023

Good PR helps real estate companies build trust and credibility, attract new customers, and maintain a positive reputation. PR efforts such as media outreach, thought leadership content, and case studies can help position a real estate company as an industry leader and a trustworthy partner for homebuyers and sellers.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More crisis work. “A A lot more crisis work in addition to more duties usually shared between departments. More responsibility given the pandemic, working remotely, leadership being asked to speak out on social issues, DEI, and ESG.”.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2023

“Whenever we get into any crisis moment, the guiding principles for us are compassion and action,” said Linda Rutherford, chief administration and communications officer for Southwest Airlines. Given the complexities of the crisis, “we were as timely and accurate as we could be,” she said.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Nonexistent or outdated crisis communications planning. It’s important to have a basic communications plan in case of an event that can impact reputation in a negative way. Lack of preparation for a media interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Jerry McGuire (1996) – Reputation Management. His bad reputation prevented him from getting paid well and being able to support his family. In the end, Tidwell’s best reputation move turns out to be on the playing field, where he works harder, plays better, and talks less –all with the cameras rolling.

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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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