The Stalwart Blog

AUGUST 15, 2014

However, it was 11 days later with an Update to Our Community post. This is a big no-no when it comes to crisis communication. You have to keep communication channels open when something goes awry and keep the public updated on what you’re doing to investigate and correct the situation.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 23, 2022

The global pandemic and work from home has seen an explosion in interest in community management and professional communities.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 28, 2015

Claudia is a humanitarian who works on the ground in some very hostile and conflicted crisis-affected communities. This, unfortunately runs true on many levels of crisis management, not just in humanitarian work. This must all be done swiftly and effectively as timely communications are of equal importance in times of crisis.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 8, 2024

A recent conversation between crisis communications experts Dr. W. Timothy Coombs is best known as a practitioner-turned-academic for developing Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). SCCT categorises crisis events into three areas: victim, accidental and preventable.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“That’s all we are is our stories,” said Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge in conversation with PR and crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, APR, at today’s General Session of PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. You just keep being who you are… The most powerful thing our community did was to come out.”

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Crises, whether stemming from natural disasters, economic downturns, or public health emergencies, bring devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and communities. Digital PR plays a vital role in crisis management by equipping organizations with tools to communicate effectively, reach a wider audience, and build trust.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You might not be familiar with the term Community Based Marketing. I wasn’t when I first heard it.

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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. c) Donald Steel. We can use it to measure and evaluate our success.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

His goal is to be able to reach the most amount of people in the shortest amount of time (which is a vital goal to have), and knowing that not everybody is on Twitter, Thanh discusses how Garden Grove Fire Department is now using every means necessary to communicate with their audiences in an emergency.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Public information officers and crisis communicators have critically important responsibilities in difficult times. They have (or should have) excellent communication skills, strategic minds and a unique ability to work well under pressure. Digital communication strategies for PIOs. ” – Tom Iovino.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

If media relations is an arm of public relations, community management is another. A community grows your reach and influence. If those people like you and what you have to say, the community and loyalty grows. If those people like you and what you have to say, the community and loyalty grows. Where is it found?

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 11, 2015

Welcome to episode #032 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Daniel Noah. Often, within my speaking engagements, I use the National Weather Service as a great example of innovative communications in times of emergency. Follow the National Weather Service on Twitter: @nws.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, with a structured approach focused on transparency, communication, and meaningful change, businesses can recover and even emerge stronger. This guide outlines key steps to restoring trust and rebuilding a brands reputation through crisis management and PR.

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Within this episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, we look at the strategy behind this unit for crisis communication and emergency management – and a whole bunch more. This episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast discusses: The Toronto Police Service’s new customer service program. Have a listen.

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PRSay

MARCH 16, 2020

Crisis situations impact businesses, industries, associations and organizations of all sizes. While the circumstances surrounding a crisis vary greatly, there are general best practices PR professionals should be prepared to deploy. Be timely — establish a sound and regular communication path as the authentic and accurate source.

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PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2021

As you think about your internal communications plans for 2021, you must first recognize the challenges and changes that occurred in 2020. Often, a communication audit is recommended before starting any major yearly planning. Here are the three steps you need to take to run a successful communications audit. The message sender.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

PR professionals now manage an intricate mix of content creation, community management, and crisis response across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The most successful PR campaigns today integrate social media not just as a distribution channel, but as a core element of their communication strategy.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

As defense technologies become more sophisticated, the need for clear communication between tech developers and citizens grows increasingly important. Through strategic communication and targeted outreach programs , PR helps build trust and understanding between defense tech organizations and the communities they serve.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

to work in collaboration with their respective municipalities and local government agencies to prevent and control Fearbola within their community. Proactive action needs to be taken in every single community across North America – and beyond – and this proactive action needs to be taken NOW.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

By attending this conference you will learn: Proper and strategic ways to communicate on social media to ensure maximum views and a continually growing community. But you’ll also be interested in these listens (which are also available on iTunes and Stitcher ): Discussing The #Ferguson Crisis with Tim Burrows.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

As the situation continues to unfold, here are six crisis communications lessons from past pandemics to keep in mind: 1. Given the uncertainty about the coronavirus and what still lies ahead, ongoing crisis planning should concentrate on worst-case scenarios. It helps to give workers roles they can play in the crisis.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Crisis Management In times of crisis, PR is crucial in mitigating damage and restoring public trust. A well-prepared PR team can formulate effective crisis communication strategies, handle media inquiries, and provide timely updates.  Ensure timely and effective responses to customer inquiries and issues. 

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

There is currently a huge divide between police officers / agencies and the communities they serve. His goal and his passion is in helping police agencies leverage social media to communicate effectively with their communities. TCIP #011 – Discussing The #Ferguson Crisis with Tim Burrows. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/melissaagnesinterviews/Episode_4_The_Police_Podcast_With_Melissa_Agnes.mp3.

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Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

So you’ve just landed a new corporate communications role. And naturally, I’ve been focused on all the things a good corporate communications manager should have in place. My five things to address in your first week as a Corporate Communications Manager: 1. Is there an existing communications strategy? Congratulations!

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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5W PR

JANUARY 21, 2025

This success stems from the focused, passionate communities these smaller creators build. Analyze comment sections to gauge authentic community interaction. The results validated this targeted approach – their micro-influencer content saw 3x higher engagement than posts from macro-influencers, at just a fraction of the cost.

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Cision

AUGUST 30, 2016

A few years ago, many of us would not have envisioned a world where Twitter, Facebook Live and large-scale community gatherings would have such an impact on the way crises develop. Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. This isn’t the Communications Only Club.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Thought leadership and brand positioning For PR and communications specialists, Threads offers a unique platform to establish thought leadership and enhance brand positioning. Thus, PR professionals should be on the lookout for new tools for rapid-response communications.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Your blog is your community. And it’s better to build an engaged community over time than it is to serve up a lot of content in the beginning and then drop off the face of the planet. You might have a special area of expertise, say, using Instagram, while someone else you know is excellent at crisis communications.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So, let’s look at how authentic, consistent brand storytelling can build a supportive community that will have your back when times get tough. This is the foundation of trust, and it’s what you’ll need to rely on when a crisis inevitably comes. To build that community, you need to set the expectation and meet it consistently.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 12, 2014

Two years ago this month, Rich Klein , Jonathan Bernstein and I started a weekly Google Hangout where we would discuss the latest and hottest crisis trends and crises in the news. We named it, The Crisis Show. I was honored when Rich invited me back on the show to celebrate The Crisis Show’s two year anniversary.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”.

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