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The Sexy Allure Of Crisis Management Is Presenting Risk To Organizations

Melissa Agnes

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. Crisis management advisors and consultants are not supposed to be the risk. What makes me say this?

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2017 Crisis Management That (Mostly) Worked

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But what about the crisis situations that are handled well? But in the spirit of fair play, here are some examples of reputation management that succeeded in 2017. And then there’s Uber.

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How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

And internet justice can be even more consequential for ordinary people whose offenses fall short of slapping someone on live television. But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology.

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When The CEO Should Be The PR Spokesperson

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

To show leadership during a serious crisis situation. A truly critical event, like one that involves loss of life, major litigation, or a viral story like the United Airlines incident of 2017 usually requires an ongoing commitment by the company chief. It’s not always about crisis management.

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Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

PRSay

Fewer than 24 hours later, the Twitter brouhaha would expand into a sprawling crisis for the NBA’s relationship with China and its reputation at home. For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. Basketball fans protested at preseason games.

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Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Livecast talking Crisis PR

The Stalwart Blog

What do you do when you’re embroiled in a crisis that maybe wasn’t of your making? He is a crisis PR expert, a friend of mine for many years. When you get involved in these things, how far are people into the crisis by the time you show up? The two cardinal rules in any crisis PR position. Dave Oates: Sure.

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4 Powerful Examples of Earned Media in 2020

Critical Mention

The roller skate industry saw a similar spike because of videos going viral of skaters on Twitter and other top social media sites. With more people talking about the need for bikes, many bicycle distributors had a hard time keeping up with production and were running out of bikes to sell. The #BlackLivesMatter Movement.

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