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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. In July 2019, we set up a $100 million fund, with $50 million for direct payments to families.

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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

Role of corporate communication function The most frequently mentioned responsibilities of the communication function included media relations (86%), social media (80%), and crisis/risk communication (75%). The communication function is commonly combined with marketing, followed by public affairs, and advertising.

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IABC Webinar Recap: The 2020 JOTW Communication Survey Review

Sword and the Script

If you haven’t signed up for Ned’s Job of the Week Newsletter — please do — it’s free for both employers and job seekers and it’s filled with jobs across PR, public affairs, communications and marketing.

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The Chief Reputation Officer (CRO): A New Seat At The C-Suite Table

Reputation Us

Statistics from our 2019 survey on the Importance of Corporate Reputation quantify this. A reputation risk that is not properly managed can quickly escalate into a major crisis or lead a company into obscurity. Managing your reputation crosses over communications, public affairs and public relations.

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International Conference Preview: Frank X. Shaw Talks Diversity, Disruption and 10 Years at Microsoft

PRSay

In anticipation of his keynote address at PRSA’s 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. As a public affairs officer, you’re working to make sure that people understand the implications of the decisions that they’re making.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Here we go: Public Relations Objectives Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations Objectives Public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion by strategically managing the spread of information between an organisation and stakeholders , influencers , and publics.

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Purdah communication and resource rules

Stephen Waddington

Social media and blogs updating the public with essential information may continue. Digital channels can be used as part of a crisis communication activity in a normal way. Material published online may be updated for factual accuracy such as a change of address, but nothing should be done to draw further attention.