Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

For an organization which overcomes the initial shock of a breaking crisis, successfully wrestles control over it and ultimately puts the reputational fires out, it’s natural to want to return to business as usual as soon as the crisis seems to have passed. Post-crisis review. Natural but foolhardy.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 7, 2014

I had a chance to be on Melissa’s podcast a few weeks ago to talk about some of the trends and challenges professors who are teaching crisis communications are facing today. Teaching a crisis class is not only an exciting opportunity for any professor to have (especially this one), it can be daunting to some as well. Why do I say this?

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Welcome to episode #020 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Bill Boyd. As the Ebola crisis continues to make waves in the United States and around the world, the CDC, government, hospitals and countless others are being looked to to lead the public through this epidemic. The second is Fearbola. Get connected!

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Ronn Torossian

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Maybe it’s a step in the right direction, a down payment on paying it forward or an example of smart preparation, but some are saying the recent decision by major airlines to include so-called “fire containment” bags actually makes passengers feel less safe. The idea behind the small fire containment bags is not a bad one.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 1, 2014

A look at CDC’s crisis communication in the initial hours of the U.S. Thomas Frieden, director of the CDC, was a brilliant example of how to communicate effectively while positioning himself (the CDC) as the voice of calm and authority in this highly emotionally impacting crisis. Case Studies Leadership in a Crisis'

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 23, 2024

The Windows OS crash triggered by the faulty update disrupted airline reservation systems, financial institutions, and even hospital care. It was then up to Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz to respond to the crisis. Swift acknowledgment and ownership of the crisis is key Crowdstrike’s response came as a status post on X.

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Ronn Torossian

OCTOBER 10, 2016

When two businessmen from American Samoa wanted to pre-select seats on Hawaiian Airlines, they were denied due to the airline’s new policy against improper weight distribution. Department of Transportation claiming discriminatory practices on the part of the airline.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But what about the crisis situations that are handled well? Southwest Airlines’ soft landing. But consider how Southwest Airlines handled a tricky passenger situation in September.

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The Stalwart Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

TIME recently shared Malaysia Airlines Asked for Travelers’ “Bucket Lists” in Ill-Advised Contest and my immediate thoughts were: How many people reviewed and approved this idea before the contest launched? What level of experience and knowledge does their PR and Marketing team have in reputation management? .

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

I had the opportunity to present a crisis management workshop to some very savvy and fascinating professionals within the healthcare sector of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. These Smart Social Media Tactics Will Help You Prevent A Crisis. Welcome to this week’s #CrisisRoundup!

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 23, 2018

These leading airlines showcase the power of focusing on the details of experience. The airline industry is tough. And yet, there are some airlines out there that just simply get it. And yet, there are some airlines out there that just simply get it. About this episode. More on Thai Airways’s issue management fail.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 2, 2020

Airline travel became one of the earliest industries to feel the sting of the coronavirus, and new research suggests it could he one of the last to recover. The post 1 in 5 Americans won’t travel until 2021—heightening crisis for embattled airline industry appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Social media amplifies both positive and negative messages, making swift, strategic crisis management more critical than ever. Building Your Crisis Response Foundation A strong crisis management strategy starts long before any issues arise. Start by acknowledging the issue and sharing what you know.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

Identifying the trigger points that indicate that an issue needs to be escalated to the crisis team. An issue is an issue and a crisis is a crisis. Today’s reality is that no matter where an issue – but especially a crisis – originates, it will develop an online presence. It doesn’t.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2019

Boeing’s PR crisis deepened this week as a fuller picture emerged of its handling of serious problems surrounding the 737 Max. It’s not unusual that Boeing CEO Muilenberg viewed his crisis in the context of his short-term responsibility to employees and shareholders. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 10, 2014

By Judith Delaney, Attorney and member of Agnes + Day’s Crisis Intelligence Team. when a crisis happened it was common practice for an organization to withhold information, particularly if the information was incomplete or involved an organization’s Intellectual Property (e.g. Read: What is your Ideal Crisis Response Time?

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2019

It’s often confused with crisis management, but while the two overlap, they are distinct. Crisis management involves responding to a simmering or sudden event that negatively impacts reputation. Case in point: the 2017 United Airlines fiasco in which a passenger was violently removed from his seat.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 28, 2014

The topic of my course is social media for crisis and emergency management, which of course includes social media’s role in crisis preparedness and crisis prevention. Read: Emory’s Excellent Crisis Communication on Facebook. This is the power of social media for crisis prevention and preparedness.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 4, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yang Cheng, Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Department of Communication at North Carolina State University, on her research paper about the role of social media in crisis management. Think United Airlines recent crisis. Social Media Crisis Research Paper.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 10, 2017

The public relations team at United had probably just started to breathe easy after the infamous “leggings” crisis when a second PR disaster hit. But for public relations and crisis experts, United’s immediate response was also troubling. As of midday Monday, the airline had issued the following statement.

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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. Five crisis PR first responses. He spoke from the heart — without regard for the airline’s possible culpability. Facebook dodges blame.

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PRSay

APRIL 16, 2020

With the country under lockdown, this is a difficult time “to remind people that your property, airline or brand exists, without being tone-deaf to people who’ve lost their jobs,” she said. In the meantime, some of Lieberman’s recent posts have been titled “Should You Use an Airline Sleep Mask as a Face Cover During Coronavirus?”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Abbott Labs apology was effective in part because Ford shares a plan for solving the baby formula supply crisis. When an ice storm hit the East Coast, the airline cancelled 1000 flights in five days, and when passengers tried to rebook, its operations systems collapsed. It’s clear he intends to fix the problem.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

United Airlines. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Why new rules are needed for crisis management. As creators of the award-winning digital crisis management platform, “In Case of Crisis,” we talk regularly to crisis management practitioners. Wells Fargo. Viral videos. Cyber thefts.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 21, 2024

Think of all your favorite brands like H&M, United Airlines, Burger King, and Starbucks, which have undergone massive social media […] The post Social media crisis management: How to handle negative feedback and protect your brand appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

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. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 14, 2017

What a week for this airline! The airline continues to suffer from an unending barrage of digital and traditional media torture. Longer term, the airline faces a whale of a lawsuit from the disposed passenger who failed to leave the aircraft on his own accord. The airline learned that particular lesson the hard way.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

To show leadership during a serious crisis situation. A truly critical event, like one that involves loss of life, major litigation, or a viral story like the United Airlines incident of 2017 usually requires an ongoing commitment by the company chief. It’s not always about crisis management. To announce a new strategy.

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Steve Barrett on PR

JANUARY 11, 2024

PR pros have a massive role to play when reputational headwinds throw up big challenges for brands and businesses. But let’s not lay the blame for every negative incident at the feet of the communications profession.

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2019

What will your company do when a crisis occurs? . Crisis communications , on its surface, is easy to understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis communications, much like the industries it serves when disaster strikes, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Though this information is accurate and the advice within this post is relevant to any and all organizations, there have been more developments to this crisis that do not appear within this post. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. Take a look: Read: Emory’s Excellent Crisis Communication on Facebook.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Yet as often happens, the crisis gave Uber the chance to turn the corner on its troubles by replacing founder and CEO Travis Kalanick. New CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was quickly beset with a fresh crisis, though, when news came out that Uber covered up a 2016 hack. United Airlines. Here’s hoping for smoother road in 2018.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 12, 2017

Whenever a corporate crisis or public gaffe occurs, I often get questions from colleagues, friends and family on what my PR perspective is. This week’s United Airlines incident has by far created the most inquiries from people asking me, “What would you recommend United do now?” CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PROCESS.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2023

“Whenever we get into any crisis moment, the guiding principles for us are compassion and action,” said Linda Rutherford, chief administration and communications officer for Southwest Airlines. Given the complexities of the crisis, “we were as timely and accurate as we could be,” she said.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

No one knows for sure when the crisis will end. Despite the first tip, Sword & Script blogger Frank Strong reckons that this may be a crisis that defies the usual advice to over-communicate : Customers don’t need 500 emails from vendors telling them to wash their hands. Hey, where is everybody? It sure is quiet.

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Presspage

AUGUST 20, 2024

Here are three compelling reasons to keep your crisis communications separate from your regular website and marketing tools. Airlines were particularly hard-hit, with over 5,000 flights delayed or cancelled, leaving passengers stranded and desperate for information. Stay Reliable When It Matters Most The Crowdstrike outage hit over 8.5

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