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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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United Airline’s Latest Customer Letter Hits the Right Notes

Ishmael's Corner

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. More than the mistakes, it’s the type of mistakes, lacking that quality known as common sense.

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Why it’s important to prepare for a PR crisis

Prohibition

But don’t immediately choose your MD – reserve them for if the crisis escalates. What will happen if a crisis does happen. Will your customer service team receive an increased amount of calls, what about your website and social media channels? This is why it is important to prepare for a PR crisis.

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Businesses Should Fight Back Against Online Attacks

David PR Group

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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Analyzing First Responders In Crisis PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

He spoke from the heart — without regard for the airline’s possible culpability. The initial communication demonstrates emotional intelligence in the wake of a truly terrible accident. The first statement in crisis response carries great importance, because it sets the tone for what will follow.

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Regaining Public Trust After a Crisis

5W PR

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.

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How to Stop a Nightmare: Listen to Your Customers

Cision

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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