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American Airlines Soars Through A Potential Crisis

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

At least one company learned something about PR and reputation from the United Airlines fiasco earlier this month. This time it was a scuffle between an American Airlines flight attendant and a passenger who had tried to put a stroller in the overhead compartment. This is how it’s done.

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How to Turn Your Brand Crisis into PR Success with Ease

Cision

United Airlines came under fire for forcefully dragging a passenger out from the overbooked flight number 3411 as a video recording of the incident went viral on social media. All of this happened because United Airlines chose to ignore the gravity of the situation. United CEO Oscar Munoz: I’m sorry.

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United Flies Into Another PR Storm

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The video, which went viral by Monday morning after being posted on Facebook by another passenger, is plenty disturbing. As of midday Monday, the airline had issued the following statement. According to other passengers on the flight, the airline said it needed four seats to fly its own employees to Louisville.

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Wrap Up Post from Issues Management Workshop at #CPRS2014

Melissa Agnes

It also presents risks of viralization and losing very public control. There are two reasons that made “United Breaks Guitars” a crisis for United Airlines, rather than an issue: Remember! Social media and the online landscape provide unique communication opportunities for individuals and organizations.

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When The CEO Should Be The PR Spokesperson

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Being the steward of a company’s image and reputation comes with the job. If the company’s reputation is in jeopardy, its CEO becomes the chief emergency officer by default. And even those who aren’t household names have used social media to be visible and connected. Many lack the time or commitment to deal with media.

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2017 Crisis Management That (Mostly) Worked

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But in the spirit of fair play, here are some examples of reputation management that succeeded in 2017. It seems almost quaint now, given the explosion of reputation-killing headlines that have followed the brand “scandal.” Southwest Airlines’ soft landing. Pepsi’s graceful mea culpa. Well handled.

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Who Were The PR Winners And Losers of 2017?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here’s a look at those who came out on top, and others who took a reputation beating last year. After “Today” show star Matt Lauer was abruptly fired following allegations of sexual misconduct, it seemed that NBC would take a terrible blow to its reputation. United Airlines. The Winners.

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