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Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity

Stephen Waddington

I’m muddling through the COVID-19 crisis, just like you, but I am starting to think about what might come next. Is it possible to have a good crisis? Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation.

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COVID Vaccine Distribution – First Crisis PR Event of 2021

The Stalwart Blog

The year 2021 certainly kicked off in fine Crisis PR style. We’ve even seen the Crisis come back to nursing homes whose health care workers are reluctant to take the vaccine, simply because they’re not sure that they can trust anyone. And it starts with a good Crisis Communications plan.

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The Challenges for Health Care Communicators as a New Normal Emerges From the COVID-19 Crisis

PRSay

At Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, marketing and communications manager Jason Carlton, APR, said their campaign, called “Always Here for You” includes a 60-second TV spot that communicates that patients should not wait to seek care and describes how its hospitals are keeping patients safe. “We Honoring health care workers.

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Impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms

Stephen Waddington

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. This healthcare-focused edition follows #FuturePRoof Three: The NHS at 70 with lessons for the wider PR community, published in 2018. Patient care and privacy needed to be balanced with public health.

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

Commitment to a high quality of life, safety, healthcare, and education establishes an ideal environment for businesses and residents alike. Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators. Adherence to social norms and etiquette is paramount, especially in a crisis.

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Newborn Abducted from Hospital and Social Media Saves the Day

Melissa Agnes

An amber alert was issued at 7pm and the picture of the abductor, taken from the hospital’s security footage, was plastered all of local media and social media. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a great example of the power of social media in emergency and crisis situations. Step 2: Plan and train your team. Are they trained?

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The Role of Marketing in a Crisis? Be More Human.

PR 20/20

What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? There are no best practices in a crisis. It won't convince people that your preplanned webinar will help them in this time of crisis. Should you raise funds or donations for those being hurt by the crisis? As a marketing agency, how should we respond?

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