Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

I recently received the following comment on a post I shared to social media: Sometimes it’s just hard to start talking about crisis preparedness because no one wants to be involved in a negative event. Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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PRSay

JANUARY 26, 2021

The concept of crisis communications can elicit images of Olivia Pope on the ABC series “ Scandal ” rattling off a monologue to a slew of reporters. While not quite as cinematic in reality, crisis communications is at the heart of any professional communication enterprise. Learning from the crisis.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. This month, the Wall Street Journal outlined dozens of ways social sites and apps are being utilized during a crisis. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. Acknowledge the Situation.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Internal processes can often be far from real-time themselves, and it’s crucial to have the structure in place to match the speed of the data you have in order to feel its full benefit. One of the areas where real-time data truly comes into its own is when preparing for and managing a comms crisis. Define what matters to your business.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 24, 2022

The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the worldwide Great Resignation, the supply chain crisis…. Over the past two years, we have lived through a number of unprecedented, international crises. The post How to navigate PR during times of strained international relations appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Thanks to Gina Moravec and Internal Comms Pro for having me on their recent webinar along with Corporate Communications Extraordinaire John C Brown to talk all things Crisis Communications and how focusing on engaging employees is Priority One!

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

One negative comment can attract thousands of tweets and reactions, turning that single comment into a full-blown PR crisis. When a PR crisis hits, confusion, anxiety, and chaos can shake up your organization. In fact, you can turn a brand crisis into a PR success if you act fast swiftly. Address The Issue Clearly And Quickly.

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PRSay

MARCH 16, 2020

Crisis situations impact businesses, industries, associations and organizations of all sizes. While the circumstances surrounding a crisis vary greatly, there are general best practices PR professionals should be prepared to deploy. This is especially important during a public health concern. To date, T. Understanding media literacy.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2023

“Whenever we get into any crisis moment, the guiding principles for us are compassion and action,” said Linda Rutherford, chief administration and communications officer for Southwest Airlines. Given the complexities of the crisis, “we were as timely and accurate as we could be,” she said.

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2020

Many of our clients have already reached out for assistance in navigating internal and external communication strategies both in preparation for potential COVID impact, or in response to an incident. Crisis Communications Plan. Develop relevant internal & external messaging pre-crisis and templates for post-crisis.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. This myopic mindset can shut out constructive feedback and imperil organizations — making it imperative to identify shortfalls in a crisis response plan before its flawed protocols become embedded in every level of the organization.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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Presspage

MARCH 31, 2023

Why it matters Most Corporate communication departments excel in managing a short-term crisis. Yet, what to do if a short-term crisis evolves and turns to the longer-term? First and foremost, as a communications team, you can make a difference; however, you can’t solve the crisis. Schiphol shares its lessons learned.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 15, 2020

The coronavirus is officially a global crisis, and it seems like its spread and ripple effects are becoming more concerning by the hour. As a business-owner myself and a crisis communications […]. The post COVID communication—5 tips for handling internal dialogue during the coronavirus appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

As the situation continues to unfold, here are six crisis communications lessons from past pandemics to keep in mind: 1. Given the uncertainty about the coronavirus and what still lies ahead, ongoing crisis planning should concentrate on worst-case scenarios. It helps to give workers roles they can play in the crisis.

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Onclusive

MAY 31, 2018

A crisis can be one of the most difficult situations in a CEO’s career. Crisis preparedness and internal education can aid you before a crisis hits, and having the right monitoring and measurement tools in place can provide you the insights you need throughout a crisis. A tale of two CEOs. Source: AirPR Software.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 25, 2020

Both domestic and international travel has ground to a halt, and self-isolation has forced everyone indoors. The post 3 ways the travel industry can navigate a shared global PR crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This is not, however, cause for businesses to “go dark” […].

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 13, 2020

A 12-Month Crisis Risk Management Program. If the pandemic and various crises of 2020 has taught businesses anything, it’s the exhausting nature of being in continual crisis mode. The Yearlong Crisis Coverage Program Offers Month-To-Month Risk Assessments, Check-Ins and Check-Ups, Including: Updated Crisis Plan.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light. Tips for Post-PR Crisis Management.

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Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

This month, AirPR hosted the webinar “How to Protect Your Brand in a PR Crisis.” From Facebook to Starbucks, no brand is safe from a communications crisis. How crisis communications has changed. A crisis can accelerate more rapidly and responses from your brand need to occur quickly. Understand your audience. Be flexible.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 14, 2019

A PR crisis could ravage your reputation, and any number of potential developments can trigger one. There are ways to reduce the impact of a PR crisis, the best of which is to prepare for one. This can be achieved even though the specific circumstances that touch off a crisis cannot always be foreseen. Coach your spokespersons.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

A couple weeks back, I published an article that discussed best practices for communicating with your key stakeholders in a crisis. Depending on your organization, your internal stakeholders can be anyone from your employees, to your volunteers, candidates, and so on. The importance of internal crisis communications.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 10, 2014

Crisis and issues management is an increasingly important topic for organizations today and there are so many interesting people and organizations out there doing it right. Agnes + Day is excited to introduce The Crisis Intelligence Podcast! Isaac Griberg, International Committee of the Red Cross. ?In Listen to this episode now.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 3, 2020

Stock markets have plunged, entire cities have been quarantined, companies have halted travel and international conferences have been cancelled. 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. “All

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Institute for Public Relations

MAY 15, 2023

Verčič and Dr. Špoljarić investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ perceptions of their employers and changes in internal communication … Continue reading How COVID-19 Influenced Internal Communication →

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Cision

AUGUST 30, 2016

Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. How many international organizations were prepared for #Brexit and its impact on their business? And, that they are fully briefed on their role within your crisis plan. Is there a materials shortage in your supply chain?

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PR Fuel

MAY 31, 2022

Almost 70-percent of businesses recently surveyed experienced a crisis in the past five years. Negative information about your business can travel quickly, and crisis management is critical. How you handle a business crisis reveals your character and skill at handling a catastrophe. Gives Necessary Information. Shows Initiative.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 6, 2020

They’ve had to learn how to handle internal dialogue during a pandemic, and adapt to how COVID-19 has changed the way we communicate. The post When and how to fire a client humanely: The ultimate in crisis communications appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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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. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Using Agnes + Day’s crisis simulation platform , the exercise simulated the digital noise that is a guaranteed result of any crisis or emergency today. Information and best practices when it comes to hashtags and dark websites in crisis management. Crisis management concerns that absolutely need to be addressed.

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Landis PR

MAY 9, 2022

Successful crisis communications strategizing occurs before an incident. Product recalls, natural disasters, pandemics, leadership and employee issues are all grounds for crisis communications. Get Your Crisis Team Together: Convene your team as quickly as possible to establish roles and responsibilities. The post Crisis?

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Institute for Public Relations

MAY 19, 2023

— Employee engagement … Continue reading How COVID-19 Influenced Internal Communication → Key findings include: 1.) 32% of full- and part-time employee respondents said they were engaged within the workplace.

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Presspage

MARCH 10, 2021

Because of the immediacy and potential for information to travel quickly, social media is a great tool for brands to use during a crisis, but things can easily get out of hand. This video is not from Miami International Airport.

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Presspage

MARCH 10, 2021

Because of the immediacy and potential for information to travel quickly, social media is a great tool for brands to use during a crisis, but things can easily get out of hand. This video is not from Miami International Airport.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt taken from my new book, Crisis Ready–Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , which is available for purchase on Amazon. The importance of solid and practical crisis management governance model. This is the team responsible for the organization’s crisis management and response.

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