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The COVID crisis pushed shoppers to switch retailers and brands—why many won’t go back

Agility PR Solutions

New research from retail solutions firm Advantage Sales finds pandemic-driven out-of-stocks, growing safety and financial concerns, and changing values have spurred shoppers to try different retailers and […].

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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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Managing an agency through the COVID-19 crisis - PRCA taskforce

Stephen Waddington

The PRCA has launched an international taskforce of 50+ volunteers to help support members managing their businesses during the crisis. The dot com crash, 911 and the financial crash in 2008 all left scars in my career. Plan and act now We’re starting to understand the nature and shape of the COVID-19 crisis.

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PR Lessons From The Biggest Failures of 2023

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The retailer responded by pulling much of its LGBTQ merchandise, claiming it only wanted to protect its staff. Walk the walk before you talk: International Women’s Day It was more an embarrassment than a crisis, but in March of 2022, hundreds of companies marked International Women’s Day with promotions or social posts of support.

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Simplify Your Life

PR for Anyone

I stepped in to help my parents when they were having some health issues and I realized that even though they did all this Estate Planning and the financial plans were in order. On Amazon, Barnes & Noble, any of those online retailers, as well as many bookstores are carrying it. I wrote this book really out of personal necessity.

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Prepared Leaders See Crises As Opportunities, Not Organizational Disasters

Stern + Associates

A seasoned practitioner and executive named a “Next Generation Business Thinker” by the Financial Times, Wooten presents tactical and practical research-backed frameworks to guide decision makers on all matters related to leadership, strategy, and organizational culture. How to Emerge from Crisis a Better Organization.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

The tourism sector significantly boosts the economy, with millions of international visitors supporting hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors. Adherence to social norms and etiquette is paramount, especially in a crisis. Swift and culturally attuned responses are crucial for effective crisis management.

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