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. You have to bring that information up to senior management. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

Crisis Management 90

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 90

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When the word coronavirus first came on the scene at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) earlier this year, we did what most hospitals do in a time of crisis, we stood up the Office of Emergency Response (OEM) and went to work. We provided weekly training sessions to ensure that public affairs officers could hone their skills.

Ethics 201

Ethics Public Affairs Crisis Management Training 201

PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. Do you also manage social media for the park?

Public Affairs 81

Public Affairs Hotels Publicity Interviews 81

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

PR Conversations

DECEMBER 19, 2014

As a result of the recent course, I’ve been reflecting on how in 2015, professional use of social media and digital communications will be essential for anyone working in PR, internal communications, public affairs, marketing and many other functions, in almost every type of organisation.

Social Media 90

Social Media Trends Communications Crisis Management 90

NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2021

So it’s these critical moments of truth, crisis, critical campaign moments, you’re already in the room, you’re familiar with everything, you’ve got the data in front of you and advising the team. As someone who is new to working in crisis management, what are the really important things to pay attention to?

Analytics 78

Analytics Data Crisis Reputation 78