PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

We’re only halfway through 2020, but the year has already ushered in a once-in-a-century pandemic and a world-altering movement to dismantle systemic racism. So what do the rapid changes of 2020 mean for your organization? For many, it should mean refocusing on the importance of being open and transparent.

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Offleash

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If Charles Dickens were writing “A Tale of Two Cities” in 2020, he might have changed “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” to “it was the worst of times, no really, it was the worst of times.”. We were steadfastly focused on giving back to the community, through our OffleashCARES initiative. By Joanna Kulesa.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 4, 2021

I mean, 2020 was HEAVY. March-May felt like a crisis blur. Managing frustrated or outright angry and belligerent online communities. this is a new one, but a question more are asking given 2020). But, given we just survived the dumpster fire that was 2020, this is the year you’ll see it more.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

A whopping 7 out of 10 business leaders say to have experienced at least one crisis between 2014 and 2019 ( PWC ). After 2020, most businesses will be well aware that a crisis, whatever its nature, is just a natural part of running a company in an extremely interconnected, hyper-informed world.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2020

In 2020, we have been faced (some would say assaulted) with frequent upheavals and changes causing us to adapt and pivot faster than we ever believed possible. Through this crisis we learned how important it is to connect with other human beings. The post What 2020 has taught Solo PR Pros appeared first on Solo PR Pro.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2020

2020 will be a wild ride! Just as communities have disaster plans, organizations must be prepared for shocking events in order to ward off a full collapse. What if painful and destructive aftershocks to the company’s people, customers, and community can be mitigated through preparation? Crisis Prep Plan.

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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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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Crisis management experts explain the life cycle of the COVID-19 crisis, your current mood, and what you can do about it. Coombs developed Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). He is the author of numerous books on crisis management. Kate Hartley is co-founder or Polpeo, a crisis simulation consultancy.

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PRSay

JUNE 1, 2020

The month of June marks the traditional celebration of LGBTQ Pride in communities across the nation and world. The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of pride celebrations worldwide, a severe setback at a time when fostering community and bringing people together is more important than ever.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“That’s all we are is our stories,” said Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge in conversation with PR and crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, APR, at today’s General Session of PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. You just keep being who you are… The most powerful thing our community did was to come out.”

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

The CIPR, #FuturePRoof, PRCA and Provoke Media have all polled the PR industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis. PR as a strategic management function is an issue that lies of the core of the #FuturePRoof community. Google has published a tool to help understand search trends during the crisis. Sneeze guards top the list.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

A whopping 7 out of 10 business leaders say to have experienced at least one crisis between 2014 and 2019 ( PWC ). After 2020, most businesses will be well aware that a crisis, whatever its nature, is just a natural part of running a company in an extremely interconnected, hyper-informed world.

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NewsWhip

MAY 26, 2020

Clyde Group does a fair amount of crisis work. Success metrics can be a sensitive topic in times of crisis. AQ: Our work is pretty evenly split between corporate communications, public affairs, and crisis communications, and I would argue that data and metrics are equally important in all of them.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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Karen Freberg

MARCH 15, 2020

Dear Public Relations and Social Media Academic Community, It’s time to step up to the plate. The social media professors group I manage has been filled with professors from all over the world sharing, engaging, and discussing key issues related to how to handle the crisis. In a time of crisis, actions speak louder than words.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is still uneven in communities across the country and around the world. What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? There are no best practices in a crisis. Brands are showing up in unprecedented ways to support their employees, customers and communities. Is there one?

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Want to know how your nonprofit organization is viewed in the community; by those you serve, by donors, by stakeholders? Reputation management support that includes content management, crisis management, media relations, social media, news releases and message unity training. PT Friday, November 20, 2020. Click here to apply!

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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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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 31, 2020

On the last Tuesday in March, we held a special chat, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). The post Chat Recap: Staying the Course In a Crisis appeared first on Solo PR Pro.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has hastened the structural changes already underway in newsprint media. Newspaper circulation during the COVID-19 crisis has been hit by as much as a third by newsagents closing and a reduction in footfall on the high street, across travel hubs and in supermarkets. Photo by almir1968/iStock / Getty Images.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Crisis Communications. There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Social Media & Community Management. PR pros are often tasked with reviewing and editing when appropriate.

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Reputation Us

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In 2020, organizations like credit unions, which are rooted in their communities, have had to confront issues that may not have been part of their 2019 strategic plans, from the pandemic to natural disaster and civil unrest. As Winston Churchill once famously advised, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” BE THE GUIDE.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

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PRSay

APRIL 8, 2020

Executives around the globe are facing a daunting task: leading their teams and organizations during the COVID-19 crisis. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair, says leaders must ensure that they, and their loved ones, are safe and are practicing social distancing and other prevention practices during the outbreak. .

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

A single-minded proposition, hard work and a commitment to clients, people, and community, are key to growing an agency. BHM has enjoyed tremendous support from clients, partners and the public relations community in Africa and abroad. Investment in its own communities is a key value for the BHM.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

How will it change PR and communications? Several surveys offer a glimpse into the collective thinking of the public relations community – and that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). Read the full report here: State of PR 2020 via @MuckRack. The report was published in late May 2020.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge with the COVID-19 crisis is that it requires an international governmental response and there are countless unknowns. The crisis has widened the socio-economic gap in society. The UK’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has suggested that social distancing will continue until the end of 2020. It’s worked.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

The 2020 CIPR State of the Profession survey is a time capsule. The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact - both good and bad - on diversity, flexible working, talent, training and its reputation as a management function. Learning and development opportunities were cited as the main benefit to being part of a community.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. Article: 80% of PR Pros Say Communication Gained Value in 2020 (PR News).

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2020

Shout if we’ve missed anything.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It turns out, Bruce Springsteen was pulled over in November 2020 and got charged with DWI, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. Since removing the ad, Jeep has said, “message of community and unity is as relevant as ever, as is the message that drinking and driving can never be condoned”.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Communicating in a Crisis report records how public relations was successfully deployed during in the pandemic. Practitioners helped build audiences for research projects, spearheaded hackathons, led the NHS communication response, underpinned support for NHS workers, vaccine uptake, community engagement, and business support.

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Reputation Us

MAY 12, 2020

May 11, 2020. When it comes to navigating crisis, I have been in the eye of many storms. As the president of ReputationUs and with 28 years of experience behind me, I have been striving to refine the art of managing corporate reputations during a crisis into a well-honed specialty. From the Credit Union Times.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

7th – 12th, and as an update to our crisis blog covering the incidents from Gucci, Prada, and more , we took a look at actions taken between then and now to see what’s changing with regard to diversity training and inclusion initiatives among huge designer brands. 2020 isn’t off to the best start either.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In 2020, across the pond here in the United States, people needed to be heard, seen and reassured through crises including the pandemic, social unrest due to racial injustices, and a tense and volatile election year. Keep calm and communicate on! There’s been a change. Some… shift in values.”. Morgan’s Queen Elizabeth was right.

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