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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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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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TCIP #012 – The Leader’s Role in Crisis Management with Jane Jordan-Meier

Melissa Agnes

Welcome to episode #012 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Jane Jordan-Meier. Jane Jordan-Meier opens this discussion with a strong statement: “A leader emerges in a crisis.” What are the challenges of choosing a leader or spokesperson in a crisis? Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn.

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S&T Live Recap: For Southwest Airlines, a Complex Crisis Required a ‘Thoughtful Communication Plan’

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“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. Rutherford was the guest speaker for the May 24 episode of Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream series on LinkedIn.

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TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd

Melissa Agnes

Welcome to episode #020 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Bill Boyd. As the Ebola crisis continues to make waves in the United States and around the world, the CDC, government, hospitals and countless others are being looked to to lead the public through this epidemic. The second is Fearbola. Get connected!

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COVID 19 and Crisis Communications

Solo PR Pro

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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The Importance of Networking in Public Relations

5W PR

Leveraging social media Platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter are excellent for professional networking. Joining PR associations Consider joining PR associations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) or the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). Active listening When engaging with others, listen actively.

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Follow These 4 Steps When Managing a Crisis

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Signal AI is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. You manage the crisis and you manage it well. From staying ahead of the story by conducting continuous media monitoring to knowing when and how to communicate both internally and externally, we run through our steps for managing a crisis.

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