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Why My College Crash Course in Crisis Communications Will Never End

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My most important crisis communications test didn’t come through my PR work with PayPal, Snowflake or Tetris. Our reputation for this approach even led leaders of San Francisco Pride to ask us to lead their communications program for the first real Pride march since the pandemic. Photo of the author above right.

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Why the ‘Stealing Thunder Theory’ of Crisis Comms Requires Focus and Intent

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For more articles on crisis management, please check out the May 2024 issue of Strategies & Tactics. The “Stealing Thunder Theory” of crisis communications has been a critical tool for PR counselors for decades. That said, the communications world today is intensely disrupted. It makes sense.

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COVID 19 and Crisis Communications

Solo PR Pro

“All good PR pros know you can be both reassuring and completely honest in a crisis- and in fact, the latter plays an important role in the former.” – Kellye Crane, Crane Communications. It’s full-on Crisis Communications mode for those of us who specialize in such things. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIN.

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Why You Should Hire a Crisis Communications Agency?

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Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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A Look At Academic Research on Crisis Communication From #AEJMC14

Melissa Agnes

Apart from finally getting the opportunity to meet my fabulous friend and colleague, Karen Freberg , for the first time in person, I got to spend a day watching presentations and engaging with academics (a combination of both professors and students) on their research projects and papers. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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The Importance of Crisis Planning for 2022

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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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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

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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?