Buchanan PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Photo by Camilo Jimenez on Unsplash In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, effective crisis communication is paramount for maintaining a positive brand reputation. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for effective crisis communication in healthcare settings. Social media chatter moves even faster.

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Ronn Torossian

OCTOBER 10, 2016

When two businessmen from American Samoa wanted to pre-select seats on Hawaiian Airlines, they were denied due to the airline’s new policy against improper weight distribution. The post Hawaiian Airlines policy ruled not discriminatory … but will that fly? Vehement pro and con conversations continued … READ MORE ».

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 2, 2022

When things go wrong for your company, it’s important to fix the issues but also do what you can to avoid a public relations crisis. If you do not have an easy-to-understand PR policy in place, now is the time to develop one and ensure each employee understands these simple instructions. Stay cyber secure […].

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We discussed our latest brand crisis research around misinformation, worker strikes, and vaccine mandates and the key features of public and media interest during the October episode of the NewsWhip Pulse. Airlines have been under close scrutiny, with their new policies needing to comply with the national vaccine mandate in the United States.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But what about the crisis situations that are handled well? It responded aggressively to the allegations, pointing to an internal investigation that cleared the company on its loan cancellation policies.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The remainder of 2021 may bring with it the kinds of prolonged crises that adversely affect businesses of all sizes, and 2022 will likely create some “crisis variants”—perhaps stronger than the past 18 months. This preparation should include: UPDATED CRISIS MITIGATION PLAN. TRAINING: CRISIS SCENARIOS & SIMULATIONS.

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5W PR

JUNE 16, 2021

A couple of months ago, Nike faced a business crisis as the vice president of North America’s business department, Ann Hebert, had to resign from her position after a report surfaced that her son was running an entire resale operation involving Nike sneakers. On the other hand, Ann Hebert had allowed her son to use the family discount card.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2018

Unfortunately for Facebook, the Cambridge Analytica crisis it is now managing is the direct result of an issue that went mismanaged for years. But the thing is, this crisis was predictable. This crisis was foreseeable. Had Facebook been crisis ready on this high-risk scenario, they would not be in crisis management mode today.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here are some examples of political factors to monitor: Current legislature Tax policies Fiscal policy Trade restrictions Corruption. These factors account for both the external legal environment that your business operates in and your internal corporate policies. Economic factors. Legal factors.

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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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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lou and I go into even more detail on this subject in episode #024 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. A crisis is a change. Every crisis is different… but they all require a response by people or organizations that are highly adaptive. Adaptive Crisis Response. There are few standards in crisis. Tune in here.

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David PR Group

JUNE 7, 2024

John David, a seasoned crisis communications expert with over 25 years of experience, recently joined the Software Spotlight podcast to share his invaluable insights on preparing for and effectively managing crises.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The remainder of 2021 may bring with it the kinds of prolonged crises that adversely affect businesses of all sizes, and 2022 will likely create some “crisis variants”—perhaps stronger than the past 18 months. This preparation should include: UPDATED CRISIS MITIGATION PLAN. TRAINING: CRISIS SCENARIOS & SIMULATIONS.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 11, 2014

By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. When you can’t change who you are or what you do; when your business is the type that no one wants; what are your options to build up credit in the trust bank should a crisis strike? Crisis Prevention Food for Thought'

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

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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Maxim Behar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Yesterday, I read that one of the most cliché and frequently asked questions is: When will we get out of the political crisis? Where do you see the solution to this political crisis, and will these elections lead us out of it? Maxim Behar : I will answer your question right away—we will probably never get out of the political crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 20, 2014

Welcome to episode #007 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Sara Hawkins. Her policy is to never say “no”, but to help her clients find the right strategies and solutions to their problems. How to effectively work with your legal council in a crisis. Enjoy the listen! Running time: 1:01:16. Get connected!

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis? Would this be beneficial to your organization in and out of a crisis?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. Five crisis PR first responses. Facebook’s first instinct was to claim it was a victim of Cambridge Analytica’s mistake and to deflect with a series of privacy policy changes.

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The Stalwart Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Now the big crisis PR issue here is who’s to blame, and there’s a lot to go around. Students who violated social distancing policies, proper hand hygiene, and the like certainly caused the outbreaks. The ones I’ve seen emphasize their enforcement policies but don’t address how they will care for students.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2020

Creating a crisis plan in real time. COVID-19 is a global crisis. In public relations, it can feel like a professional “crisis” when a client isn’t ready to pivot, cancel product rollouts, or postpone major events. We now have the opportunity to incorporate lessons of COVID-19 into crisis planning for the future.

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The Stalwart Blog

MARCH 12, 2020

Many folks will find themselves out of a good chunk of money because insurance policies and cancellation policies won’t cover the entire bill. Crisis PR response plans to these scenarios must get developed and now.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2016

For most of us, it would be awkward at the very least, but for a public figure or corporation, disclosure of private communications amounts to a full-blown public relations crisis. The unauthorized disclosure of private information is particularly tricky in crisis management terms. Have a digital media policy. It still holds.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 27, 2014

Emory did a beautiful job at managing this crisis, but not all healthcare institutes are as prepared as Emory was. Developing internal and external policies to protect your organization from social media risk. How to implement these policies and train your staff. How to leverage social media to communicate in a crisis.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Organizations can differ widely on their openness to discuss politics at work, so leaders need to ensure that their teams are up to date on the company’s policies and values. And whatever the policies may be, organizations should encourage civic-minded policies such as offering time off to vote.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It only takes one crisis to permanently harm your company’s image. A reputational crisis can happen to any business of any size. But how can something as abstract as reputation be quantified and rolled into an insurance policy? Such policies are not without a high price. Disease outbreak (excluding Covid). Bodily injury.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 14, 2019

As the context and speed in which crises unfold in the digital age shifts, so does the task of crisis preparedness. Every week we talk to some of the 750-plus organizations which use our In Case of Crisis mobile app. We also meet with many others who are considering how to best upgrade their issues and crisis responsiveness.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a great blog post that gives you an overview of what you can do, right now, to prevent a crisis. But, are they a crisis? How to avoid a public relations crisis. For more on crisis simulations and trainings, click here. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of these types of events online.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2019

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. Here are four tips that will help manage the crisis: 1. Honesty is the best policy.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Cision

JULY 31, 2015

Verticals don’t matter; a B2B brand is just as likely as a B2C or nonprofit to face a crisis at some point. Establish a crisis communication plan now rather than later. According to Burston-Marstellar , the brands that recoup and recover the fastest are the ones with well-documented policies. Follow words with actions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

firm, in particular is under fire for its work shaping perception and policy around climate change. The tempest around climate science and PR blew up recently after publication of a peer-reviewed paper on the role of public relations in the climate policy debate. Edelman, the largest U.S.

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5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

Before talking about building trust after a crisis, let’s at least mention the need to build trust with your clients and customers on an ongoing basis. Nature of the Crisis. The reason for the crisis will make a difference on how your proceed as well as what to do early on and later. Or if not, more likely to forgive faster.

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Mark My Words

MARCH 20, 2024

Even before the recent crisis, [William] has been adamant about keeping royal duties separate from family time. “They’ve failed to navigate the treacherous waters of social media, sticking to traditional tactics,” he said. The blunt truth is, in the realm of celebrity, privacy is a myth.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 5, 2015

In fact, as we saw with the Sony crisis in December, these risks and threats are only bound to grow – as are today’s crisis management challenges. So why not lead into 2015 on a crisis-intelligent note? 3 absolute must-do’s to help make your 2015 crisis-free. But let’s not be fooled.

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