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Local TV news in the new normal: Which COVID-spurred changes will remain after the pandemic?

Agility PR Solutions

Amid the many changes ushered in during the COVID crisis, one big change in the media world was the virtual disappearance of on-the-ground footage. Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic, you might see a journalist in a war zone or remote area on the air via Skype. That changed—it’s become commonplace to see interviews […].

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How to Apply These 12 Best Practices to COVID-19 Communications

PRSay

In recent months, the Logos Institute for Crisis Management & Executive Leadership team has studied institutional responses to COVID-19. From this, we have created 12 best practices for crisis management: Begin all communication, whether written or verbal, with a statement of values, beliefs, intent or motivation. Starting on Aug.

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So, You Wanna Be a Crisis Management Professional. Here’s What You Should Know.

Melissa Agnes

Each week, I get approached by a handful of university students and young professionals seeking my advice on how they can kick-start their careers in crisis management. So, you wanna be a crisis management professional? Being a crisis management professional is a big responsibility. Understand issue vs. crisis.

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TCIP #056 – Terrorist Attack Crisis Management with Daniel Linskey

Melissa Agnes

Welcome to episode #056 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Daniel Linskey. I recently had the honor of sitting down with Daniel Linksey, former Superintendent in Chief of the Boston Police Department, to record an episode of the Crisis Intelligence Podcast. Subscribe to the Crisis Intelligence Podcast!

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How to Maintain Relationships With Journalists During the Pandemic

PRSay

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more.

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Tips for Professional Video Chat Interviews and Meetings

PRSay

The 24-hour news channels have also increased the number of interviews they are doing through Skype, FaceTime and other services. In the early days of Skype interviews, many interviewees would simply put their laptops on their desks and look down at them. Make sure your home network can handle a video call.

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5 PR Mistakes And What To Learn From Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

” In-person, Skype or phone calls are considered “rich” channels of communication and are the most effective ways to hammer out complex ideas, solve problems or address larger strategic questions. Nonexistent or outdated crisis communications planning.

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