Melissa Agnes

JULY 3, 2018

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. Crisis management advisors and consultants are not supposed to be the risk. What makes me say this? Olivia Pope’s life is glamorous.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2018

If you follow my work, then you know that helping organizations become crisis ready is not just what I do professionally, but it is one of my biggest passions. The typical act of crisis preparedness looks something like this: An organization tasks a department or small team of people to create a crisis management plan.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral. I’ll flesh out strategies in my next post, but the steps toward cancel club redemption are similar to any reputation crisis playbook – but on steroids. The same rules apply for sarcasm and snark in my view.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Therefore, the reach of an individual’s reputation has reached a level unimaginable to previous generations. It is not uncommon for reputation issues to lurk on the internet indefinitely, to explode virally to an audience of millions, or to carry someone from public support to public criticism within the span of a few hours.

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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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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Don’t think your crisis plan has blind spots? Let me throw three common crisis scenarios at you and you can reflect on whether or not your team is prepared for each of them – and don’t assume you know the answer, actually go and find out! If it were hacked, could it present some serious threats to your reputation?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 25, 2017

At least one company learned something about PR and reputation from the United Airlines fiasco earlier this month. But most of the images, which quickly went viral, showed a deeply distressed mother of twin toddlers, sobbing openly, as the flight attendant shouts down another passenger who comes to her aid. This is how it’s done.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This is even more important for business buyers, where the selling cycle is longer, the product or service typically more costly, and the reputation ruboff more potent. The voracious appetite for viral stories on social platforms will assure plenty of exaggerated, distorted, and downright fake stories that seek to stoke tribal divisions.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A sudden market shift or crisis. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment.

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Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

Is prevention of a crisis possible? It’s unlikely that you can do anything to avoid the instant virality of anything remotely salacious or damning to a company, its executives or its brand. Strong reputations are constructed by expert builders knowledgeable in mess age mediums, audience perceptions, timely communications, etc.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 17, 2014

Melissa’s #1 despised buzzword: Social media crisis. The fact of the matter is that a crisis is a crisis. The definition of a crisis: A negative situation / event that threatens to have long-term repercussions on the organization’s reputation and/or bottom line. So let’s call it like it is!

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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. Nicholson explains that in 2016 “outright false stories were going viral” and now it has become harder to identify.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Today’s crisis realities present some of the biggest challenges and obstacles to be faced in a crisis or emergency. In fact, if you aren’t prepared, today’s crisis realities will work against you , rather than for you, in a crisis – making your task of effective crisis management extremely difficult.

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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. The first statement in crisis response carries great importance, because it sets the tone for what will follow. Facebook dodges blame.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 4, 2014

When asked how they determine whether or not a negative comment or post is worth paying attention to (in other words, can it potentially escalate into a crisis), most organizations will respond “we look at the influence of the individual or company responsible for the post” But what does this really mean?

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NewsWhip

APRIL 29, 2021

Famed English commentator Gary Neville went viral for his rant on what he termed the “disgusting” behavior by these clubs. The European Super League PR Crisis. At the end of the day, this decision quickly went from being the “future of football” to a massive public relations crisis based on avarice and power. interactions.

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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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Reputation Us

APRIL 12, 2017

Whenever a corporate crisis or public gaffe occurs, I often get questions from colleagues, friends and family on what my PR perspective is. The speed and “viralness” of this week’s news puts the importance of prompt communication at the forefront. ” Crisis preparation 101: 1) Develop a tailored crisis plan.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. Monitoring brand mentions helps gauge brand visibility and reputation, assess sentiment, identify influencers and respond to negative publicity. What is Reputation Management? What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning?

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A negative news story can get published online and go viral in minutes, spinning out of control and triggering a PR crisis before an organization even has time to contemplate its response. Your PR team needs to be ready to address any crisis that starts on social media and escalates to other traditional media. Fake content.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not? Prevent the preventable.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2020

Lowe’s builds its reputation. It delivered 150 cans of Coors Light, and, of course, the social media coverage went viral. My personal favorite move from an organization during this crisis is from the hotel industry. Others have struggled to strike the right note in such a serious situation. But still others have stepped up.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 5, 2018

Not to mention that, due to their emotional relatability, they present a high-risk for fast escalation and virality. The crisis ready formula for effective management. Fortunately, there is a 4-step Crisis Ready formula for effectively managing the majority of controversial issues. Crisis Ready. By Melissa Agnes.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

Viral videos. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Why new rules are needed for crisis management. As creators of the award-winning digital crisis management platform, “In Case of Crisis,” we talk regularly to crisis management practitioners. United Airlines. Wells Fargo. Cyber thefts.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

sent out a tweet that went viral so quickly – the CMO came to my desk to see if I was okay. “He I did my best to defend the company’s reputation. In January of 2022, a private equity firm acquired Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive – and merged them under the Onclusive brand.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Don’t think your crisis plan has blind spots? Let me throw three common crisis scenarios at you and you can reflect on whether or not your team is prepared for each of them – and don’t assume you know the answer, actually go and find out! If it were hacked, could it present some serious threats to your reputation?

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

Being slow to react to a crisis can be viewed just as unfavorably as not responding at all or providing a rushed response that lacks detail. Thus, having a prepared crisis communication plan is critical for every company. So what is crisis communication? Getting Ready.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We see an example of this every Thanksgiving with a story about a grandmother accidentally inviting a stranger to dinner , which goes viral each year because they’ve kept their tradition alive. All in all, not a great month for Nike’s reputation.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

and Pepsi’s “ Black Lives Matter’’ TV ad bungle with Kendall Jenner – it would be easy to miss one of the smaller yet most portentous PR crisis of this year: The CrossFit Gym Member-Shaming Instagram Fail. CRISIS LESSON #1: EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVE IS PRIVATE WILL BE SHARED PUBLICLY. The first rule for any online crisis ?

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RH Strategic

APRIL 24, 2017

In today’s world of the 24-hour news cycle and the ability for any person’s tweet, video or image to go viral, it’s vital that all PR professionals are well-versed in basic crisis management. By moving quickly, a PR team can protect a company’s reputation and prevent headlines that damage a bottom line. Headlines today swirl.

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Presspage

MAY 11, 2017

When a crisis hits, it is important for an organization to have a protocol in place. The protocol should not only focus on how to handle and cope with a crisis, but should also contain a clear communication flow. The question remains – will using social media in crisis communication deliver you an advantage?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Being the steward of a company’s image and reputation comes with the job. To show leadership during a serious crisis situation. If the company’s reputation is in jeopardy, its CEO becomes the chief emergency officer by default. It’s not always about crisis management. Here are some of the most common. .

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AUGUST 15, 2022

and the general public calling out brands and individuals online, it’s safe to say we’ve seen our fair share of crisis management in play already this year. Here’s our round-up of the top five disasters that have caught our eye: Molly-Mae Hague – a personal PR crisis. I've had male guests say what she said.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Here’s a look at those who came out on top, and others who took a reputation beating last year. After “Today” show star Matt Lauer was abruptly fired following allegations of sexual misconduct, it seemed that NBC would take a terrible blow to its reputation. The Winners. Tired of hearing about Uber?

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

Identifying the trigger points that indicate that an issue needs to be escalated to the crisis team. An issue is an issue and a crisis is a crisis. Today’s reality is that no matter where an issue – but especially a crisis – originates, it will develop an online presence. It doesn’t.

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