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How to Turn Your Brand Crisis into PR Success with Ease

Cision

United Airlines came under fire for forcefully dragging a passenger out from the overbooked flight number 3411 as a video recording of the incident went viral on social media. — United (@united) April 10, 2017. It is, therefore, necessary to understand a crisis thoroughly to ensure a timely and correct response.

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Global PR Trends And Practices In An Age Of Uncertainty

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Every two years, the New York-based Corporate Communication International ( CCI ), conducts an in-depth survey of senior PR and communications officers at Fortune 500 companies about the latest global PR trends. Major organizations can be shaken by a careless tweet or a viral customer complaint. Speed Kills.

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10 Crisis Communication Tips Every Business Needs

Prohibition

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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Conference Recap: Reaching Rural Americans, Preventing Social Media Crises and Using the PESO Model

PRSay

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” During the Oct.

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How Well Do You Know the New Rules of Crisis Management?

PRSay

Viral videos. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! This post is brought to you by RockDove , a proud sponsor of PRSA. United Airlines. Wells Fargo. Cyber thefts. Sexual misconduct. Brand misjudgments. Corporate malfeasance. Extreme weather. But what lessons can we take from the chaos?

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The Dark and Twisted Side of Automation in Advertising

Sword and the Script

The story went viral as news organizations picked up the story. The story was about teenage boys in Florida that not only watched a disabled man drown in July 2017, but recorded the event, all while mocking him and laughing as he died. Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) July 21, 2017. By Rotor Rooter. On bathroom etiquette.

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Event Marketing Is Back, Baby: Two Experiential Experts Examine The ‘Fearless Girl’ Campaign

MaccaPR

An Unhappy Coda The latest bump in 'Fearless Girl's' legacy occurred in October 2017, when the client’s parent company, State Street Corp, agreed to pay a $5 million settlement to 300 women and 15 black employees in a pay disparity suit after an audit found gender-based gaps in compensation. Maybe yes, but maybe no.