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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

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Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It It seems like my life here is a perpetual crisis,” said Gediman, a longtime PRSA member. They help reinforce our messages with the public.

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Brexit – 12 immediate actions for PR, corporate communications and public affairs professionals

Stuart Bruce

Public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and corporate affairs professionals will have an essential role in helping employers and clients to navigate this period of momentous change. Failure to address these issues puts your business or organisation at risk and could even precipitate a crisis.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

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The military as a whole faces a severe recruiting crisis. The Navy’s decision to select Kelley as an ambassador not only alienated some public affairs officers who are currently serving, it also alienated veterans who have large numbers of social media followers and could be the service’s most prominent supporters to aid recruitment.

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Leading With Ethics During COVID-19

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When the word coronavirus first came on the scene at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) earlier this year, we did what most hospitals do in a time of crisis, we stood up the Office of Emergency Response (OEM) and went to work. We provided weekly training sessions to ensure that public affairs officers could hone their skills.

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How does a CEO’s Personal Brand Impact Corporate Reputation?

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For PR and Communications teams, analyzing audience sentiment towards your CEO can be vital for crisis detection and understanding brand perception. Responding to crises In times of crisis, a CEO’s personal brand can either help or hurt the company’s reputation.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

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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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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

Role of corporate communication function The most frequently mentioned responsibilities of the communication function included media relations (86%), social media (80%), and crisis/risk communication (75%). Regardless of structure, communicators should focus on being valued and invested in by top leadership.

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