ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

United Airlines. As images of the bloodied man being dragged from his seat by airport police went viral, the airline made things worse with a series of legalistic and tone-deaf public responses. In fact, the more lasting impact will be felt in the form of greater customer-service consciousness across the major industry players.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

I mean, we’ve seen negative comments about airlines before, but NOTHING like this (outside of maybe Comcast in the past). What they DO care about is staying true to who they are (the bare-bones airline operation offering the lowest fares around) and making money. Look no further than Spirit Airlines. Now I was curious.

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PR Matters

MAY 27, 2014

But while most of us won’t tolerate swearing in a civil conversation, we don’t seem to tire of tolerating clichés in communications. In our professional world of communications we have developed an endless appetite for jargon and use the casual language of exploitation and manipulation. In brief, their word is their bond and character.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Stuart Bruce speaking at the IATA Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age conference. (c) This morning I gave a keynote at the global ‘Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age’ conference in Istanbul. Their sensor technology and ability to communicate will accelerate and magnify the changes we are already seeing.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 27, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. I’ve certainly taken my shots at United over the years with posts ranging from “The Worst Customer Service Narrative in the History of Branding” to the recent “United Enters Third Stage of a.more.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In a time of social media-fueled cynicism, knowing what your brand stands for and communicating that effectively is a powerful tool. With the rise of social media, it’s easier than ever for brands and their customers to interact, and followers form opinions at the speed of text. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic?

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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. The final paragraph of a March 30 follow-up blog stands out as a piece of sincere communication. In the wake of so many controversies, its communications has been slow and reactive.

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Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

That said, Twitter is a social platform that is uniquely positioned for: Customer-initiated social care (customer service). Put resources into fast social care (customer service). Amazon responds to every inquiry and either solves or redirects every social inquiry to an appropriate customer service function.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s an interesting time to be a communicator. When the going gets tough, you need to communicate more, not less. And you need communications professionals to make sure it’s done right. (If If you don’t believe us, just look at Twitter’s public flailing with a CEO who thinks he can handle communications himself.

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Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

The real cause of the United Airlines incident is an industry-wide problem, the all-too-common practice of overbooking. Bumping a paying passenger from a flight is an enormously disruptive action, regardless of which airline does it. The airline even appologized after it bumped a 10-year old from a flight. Image source: [link].

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. The role of crisis communication is therefore highly important in formulating an appropriate response as fast as possible and preventing further damage or financial loss. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

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Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

If the crisis is something like your airline employees dragging someone out of his seat and off the flight because of a company policy. After that, increasing customer service ideas and implementing those should eventually get you back in good grace. Once trust has been violated, it’s always more difficult to gain it back.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind. Stuffed giraffe shows what customer service is all about. Southwest Airlines. Ritz-Carlton. 2012, May 17).

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Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 31, 2022

” And sure, Twitter has always been a customer service channel–especially for industries like airlines, banking and retail. Maybe even Instagram or TikTok. So yeah, now’s the time to say “see ya later, blue bird!” But, you could still keep those handles in tact while sunsetting your brand handle.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Today’s fast-paced digital world presents a challenge as customers expectations are higher than ever meaning brands are expected to have full transparency and communicate openly. Will your customer service team receive an increased amount of calls, what about your website and social media channels?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Major airports experience increased passenger volumes, and airlines may offer more flights and vacation packages to cater to the demand. In response, hotels and airlines are implementing eco-friendly practices and promoting sustainable tourism initiatives. I took advantage of this while planning a family trip to the Bahamas last year.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 14, 2019

Perhaps because of his lack of history with the second web browser, Amazon pegged his subsequent shopping visit as that of a new customer and wanted to offer him an extra incentive for making a first-time purchase. ” Chances are, Amazon wasn’t practicing any form of price discrimination.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 10, 2021

It comes down to every customer service interaction. The Miracle on the Hudson, United airlines. 18: The future of storytelling in healthcare communications. Chris: We have to be aware of everything, quite frankly. It comes down to product launches. So I’ll give you one quick story. They took off as planned.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Of course, there’s not much for marketing and communications teams to do to foil threats beyond insisting that their employers or clients harden their security infrastructure. Prompt notification and transparent communications to all affected audiences are critical elements here. The Viral Customer Complaint.

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