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Main Street Revival: 41% of consumers went local during COVID–and 94% plan to continue

Agility PR Solutions

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

Prohibition

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Does Your Crisis Scenario Plan Need Some Love?

Cision

Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. And, that they are fully briefed on their role within your crisis plan. in your local areas. Crisis Comms Webinar Today: Want to learn more about crisis communications planning? Update the contact list.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Trend Spotting PR pros have always had their finger on the pulse of what’s trending in the media.

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The anatomy of a reputation crisis

NewsWhip

We recently completed a comprehensive study on the anatomy of a reputation crisis using our data, and we’re including some of the highlights here. We looked back at five different types of brand crisis – data breaches, lawsuits, product recalls, executive behavior, and racial tension in the workplace.

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Is Lawsuit Against Marketing Firm’s Role in Opioid Crisis a Precedent for Public Relations?

PRSay

In early May, the state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Publicis Health for its work with Purdue Pharma, claiming its “unfair and deceptive” marketing practices helped fuel the national opioid crisis. based firm that specializes in crisis management and health care communications. Publicis Health, part of Publicis Groupe S.A.,

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The Present & Future Tech Trends PRs Should Prepare For

Cision

We decided to take a look at four major emerged, emerging, or horizon trends and how they’ll affect the sector. Before we dive in, here are some quick definitions: Emerged trends are trends that are already present and becoming more widespread and important. Emerged Trends. Emerging Trends .

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