Buchanan PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Photo by Camilo Jimenez on Unsplash In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, effective crisis communication is paramount for maintaining a positive brand reputation. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for effective crisis communication in healthcare settings.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Creating an effective crisis management plan can be a hard task for any communication team. Facing these challenges, many communication teams prefer to bury their heads in the sand and wait for a crisis to happen before making an appropriate plan. Lack of Visibility. Information.

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Ronn Torossian

JULY 2, 2018

Of course, as valuable as social media can be in the right circumstances, it also adds a certain level of uncertainty to a crisis communication strategy. The good news is that brands who learn how to use social media to their advantage can actually transform the channel … READ MORE ».

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

Before, during and after a PR crisis, information and communication are key. There are very few crisis situations where less communication is better. It is almost always the case that more communication, and more well-informed communication, is the best strategy. DON’T avoid a crisis.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 3, 2020

All good PR pros know you can be both reassuring and completely honest in a crisis- and in fact, the latter plays an important role in the former.” – Kellye Crane, Crane Communications. It’s full-on Crisis Communications mode for those of us who specialize in such things. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIN.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis? Getting started: Developing the strategy for your social CEO.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

For more articles on crisis management, please check out the May 2024 issue of Strategies & Tactics. The “Stealing Thunder Theory” of crisis communications has been a critical tool for PR counselors for decades. Critical audiences today expect transparency from brands and those with whom they do business.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Crisis and conflict exist for every company, organization or entity; no one is immune to it. Whether a disaster impacts your company or an organizational issue disrupts your workplace’s ability to function as it should, well-mapped-out communication strategies should be structured to embrace the nuances of internal and external audiences.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We have experienced firsthand how a crisis can significantly and quickly impact business operations. Companies can prepare by evaluating the crisis process, team, tools and resources they have in place. Making communication part of 2022 planning and strategy is more critical than ever as the pandemic continues.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2016

conferences, trade shows and company-hosted events rated among the most effective marketing tactics for lead generation and brand-building. Events — especially large ones — can put your brand center stage, which is not where you want to end up if something goes wrong. You need to plan for the worst. Protests. “In

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Earned media content is king when it comes to building brand reputation—your biggest brand asset. The technology to measure the business impact of communications on a company’s bottom line is now readily available, providing communicators with ample opportunities to develop data-driven PR strategies.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

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. What I want to do in this post is to examine how to best use social media for crisis communication.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 11, 2018

Crisis communications is the opposite of traditional public relations and involves putting out a “ fire ” of some sort. Your brand might be under scrutiny for something said or done from a product recall to a bad tweet. Your strategy determines whether the fire continues to escalate or if it will be put out quickly.

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Cision

JUNE 26, 2015

Without a crisis communication plan in place to stop threats from escalating to crises, brands often fail to save their reputations from becoming tarnished. Want to learn how to crush a crisis before it begins? Peter advises implementing these eight steps into your crisis communication plan: 1. Identify Influencers.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While few try to make mistakes deliberately, every company needs to anticipate a crisis. The good news is that with a few simple precautions, you can breeze through any crisis while keeping your relationship with investors and customers intact. What is crisis comms and why is it important? That’s the bad news.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll teach you how to kickstart your crisis prep using our 7 practical writing tips and holding statement template. However, first, let’s cover the basics – what a holding statement is and why preparing one is beneficial during a crisis. Crisis affected companies usually take an average of 21 hours to respond.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

How do we know what to fix in a PR crisis? In previous posts, we’ve shared the basic crisis triangle : Respond with knowledge, speed, and ownership. To develop a more effective crisis communications strategy, we need to understand trust. What constitutes a crisis in each branch of trust, in each of the cores?

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

Amanda Coleman's Everyday Communications Strategies provides advice on proactively managing issues in corporate communication. Prevention is better than cure - and if a crisis situation is often described as a car crash, this book is all about avoiding collisions.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. But when crises arise, in-house communications personnel often mistakenly believe that their ideas to counteract the damage are foolproof and cannot be second-guessed. Invite diverse feedback and open communication.

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Cision

JUNE 27, 2015

Once you take control of a crisis and find operations returning back to normal, you may feel tempted to sit back and celebrate your plan’s success. A post-crisis plan is just as essential as a pre- or mid-crisis plan. Don’t keep accomplishments locked up behind the scenes after a crisis hits. Review metrics.

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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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Cision

JULY 31, 2015

Crises happen to every brand, no matter how big or small they are. Verticals don’t matter; a B2B brand is just as likely as a B2C or nonprofit to face a crisis at some point. When one happens to your brand, will you recover? Establish a crisis communication plan now rather than later. Next, share the story.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 8, 2016

With the growing use of social media to follow brands, rather than navigating to the brand’s corporate website, should your corporate website still be used as your crisis communications home base? One you should aim to think through within your crisis preparedness. This is a good question.

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Cision

MAY 6, 2016

Ninety percent of communication crises could be avoided if brands plan ahead. But no matter the type, timing or location of a crisis, what ultimately determines whether a brand leaves unscathed or scourged depends on its response. That’s ultimately why you’ve set up an influencer marketing strategy in the first place.

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Prohibition

JUNE 28, 2023

Whether it’s a food contamination issue, a product recall, or a public relations nightmare, it’s imperative for food and drink companies to have a solid crisis management plan in place. Crisis management in food PR is the art of effectively handling these crises, to protect the reputation and livelihood of the brand.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Health and wellness communication In the health and wellness sector , communication plays a crucial role in promoting well-being and safety. Brands in this industry are trusted sources of accurate information that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their health. Avoid overhyping or making unverified claims.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

When Carnival Cruise Line was faced with several crises back in 2012 and 2013 , it was a deficit that many brand experts predicted would take at least four years to dig out of. Want more insights on how your brand can combat a crisis? Read the crisis communications white paper! And over-communicate they did.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Crisis Management PR teams are on the front lines when faced with challenges such as medical errors, public health emergencies, or negative media coverage. They develop effective crisis communication strategies to mitigate damage, provide transparency, and maintain public trust.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. Communication is a strategic general management function and such an important tool.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Guest blog by Lloyd Rang, a Canadian communications and crisis management expert. Canadian brands know this. If you want to appeal to Canadians, connecting your brand to the game has always been a safe bet. . For context, Tim Hortons’ brand DNA is hockey so their departure made headline news. The Scandal .

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros advise on crisis communications. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share how they deal with a client crisis. Joe Culotta, What's Up Communications. The very first thing I tell a client when dealing with a crisis is DO. Tara McDonagh, Tara McDonagh Communications, LLC.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Crisis Communication Healthcare brands should develop a comprehensive crisis communication plan that ensures a swift and coordinated response when a crisis hits. The plan should outline roles, responsibilities, communication channels, and messaging strategies. Designate a clear spokesperson.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The effectiveness of these PR strategies increases when they are adapted to various types of media, from traditional outlets like newspapers and TV to digital platforms such as social media. Prepare with a Crisis Communication Plan Preparation works as a c ritical strategy that enables the efficient handling of a crisis.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light. Tips for Post-PR Crisis Management.

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