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Should Your Communications Department Have Crisis Communication Autonomy?

Melissa Agnes

A viewer recently asked me what my stance is on the communications department being granted crisis communication autonomy. In this week’s crisis-ready video , I answer this question and address the bigger issue. Take a look: Do you have a crisis management question that I can help answer?

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10 Networking Events for PR Professionals

5W PR

Public Relations Leadership Forum Co-sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations, PR Council, and Page Society, this intense two-day seminar is designed for mid-career communications managers at global companies and PR firms. It’s also a platform for peer-reviewed PR scholarship.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

At West Virginia University, Elizabeth Oppe, teaching associate professor, Reed College of Media, teaches the strategic communications seminar during the on-campus residency for online students. Students have a clear path to understanding the value of reputation and its connection to strategic communications.

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4 Corporate Communications Lessons From Hurricane Harvey

PRSay

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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Behind the Headlines with Yvonne Lorie

Cision

HPRA provides year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking among other services. . This is something PR practitioners know well through crisis communications but truly applies to all areas of public relations. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?

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From Online to Offline: Social Media Creates International Opportunities

Karen Freberg

We have similar interests and connections in the crisis management field. When I shared my blog post about my sabbatical, Dan asked me if I would be willing to come out to Wellington for an invited talk to Victoria University and do a presentation on my work in social media and crisis communication. What did I say?

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Back to School! 3 Solo PR Pros on Becoming an Adjunct Instructor

Solo PR Pro

Courses may be as broad as Principles of PR or PR Campaigns, or as focused as Working with Influencers, Crisis Communications or Nonprofit PR.” DBC: I've always organized workshops and seminars, so you could say teaching comes naturally to me.

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