Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 6, 2014

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. ” When I talk, train and write about crisis communications, I always say that your audiences want (and expect) to communicate with the people behind the brand, not with your logo.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 25, 2014

As you probably know, I’ve been having an interesting debate with a fellow crisis professional on whether or not to shut social media down in a crisis. As we know, in a crisis it’s very easy to lose your narrative to rumors, speculation and to have your social media channels hijacked.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2014

So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications. Malaysia airlines has demonstrated compassion, honesty and competence while handling this crisis. Let’s take a look… They established a crisis communications home base.

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Ronn Torossian

JULY 2, 2018

Social media is everywhere, giving companies a new way to connect with their target audience. 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.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 3, 2014

Twitter is the social media platform that dominates the dissemination of news, updates and discussions in a crisis. So what does this mean for your crisis communications? All in all, it seems that Twitter should absolutely remain to play a leading role within your crisis communications strategy.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 6, 2014

She’s an engaging professor at the University of Louisville, in Kentucky, who teaches and researches on subjects like social media for PR and crisis communication – and she’s about to take this semester’s crisis communications grad class to a whole new level. How, you might ask? Coffee cheers* !!

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Case Studies Crisis Communication'

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Are you looking to transition your career into Public Relations or Communications, and not sure where to start? By the time you’re done reading, you will be on your way to land your dream role in Public Relations or Communications. The same goes for working in PR and Communications. How to Format Your Public Relations Resume?

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

I’m always interested in seeing what’s being studied in universities these days, as well as the academic’s approach to the theoretical side of crisis communication, and so this day of observation and interaction was very fascinating for me. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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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? More than a crisis preparedness strategy. Stay tuned!

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. Let me explain.

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Public relations remains a cornerstone of corporate communication, playing an essential role in shaping a company’s reputation and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders. Among the various facets of PR, media relations is particularly crucial. The last important ones are sales and marketing impact.

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Remote PR Jobs

MARCH 26, 2025

Networking is the backbone of success in Public Relations (PR) and Communications, especially for freelancers who rely on strong industry connections to land clients and grow their businesses. Joining The Communications Network Slack Channel and the Mixing Board can also be beneficial. For more resources check out this article.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 20, 2014

Editor’s note: How and when should social media be incorporated into today’s higher education? Carolyn Mae Kim, a hands-on professor teaching in the Journalism & Integrated Media department at Biola University, has some great tips and strategies to help today’s educators answer this important question.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

Social media has fundamentally changed how brands connect with their audiences, shifting public relations from traditional press releases to real-time, multi-platform engagement. 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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Onclusive

MARCH 31, 2021

A communications crisis can be one of the most difficult situations in your career. Crisis preparedness, internal education and having the right tools can aid you before a crisis hits. Crisis situations require research so that you can address the circumstance thoughtfully, and multi-channel rapid response.

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To keep your company from falling into this PR trap, this blog post will teach you everything you need to know before you can get started with your crisis communication strategy. Let’s start with what crisis communication is. What is crisis communication? Over 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 23, 2024

As negative headlines begin to dominate news outlets, social media buzzes with speculation, and phones ring incessantly with concerned stakeholders from an organization engulfed in crisis. The […] The post 4 reasons why a crisis communication plan is so important appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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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. You must remember communication basics.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Public relations crises can strike any organization without warning, making crisis PR an essential skill for communications professionals and business leaders. Crisis PR involves managing communications during challenging situations that threaten an organization’s reputation, operations, or relationships with stakeholders.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this piece, you’ll learn insider tips to craft an engaging, persuasive cover letter for any Public Relations and Communications role. How to Structure a Public Relations Cover Letter A Communications or Public Relations cover letter is different from a resume. It is not just a list of skills and qua lifications.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Two years ago, Thanh was asked to head Garden Grove Fire Department’s social media accounts. Within this episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, Thanh shares how his Fire Department is using social media for emergency management, as well as the struggles and obstacles he’s had to overcome along the way.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2025

Corporate communications has long been a pillar of business strategy, responsible for shaping a companys narrative and ensuring that its messages reach stakeholders effectively. Crisis communication has become a […] The post The evolving role of corporate communications in crisis management first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 10, 2014

Almost everyone has some sort of digital device – a smart phone, a social media page such as Facebook or Twitter, etc. As a result, in the end, the true meaning of transparency as it pertains to crisis communications is clarity and fact-based communications. Crisis Communications Food for Thought'

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference. A three day event, The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference is the first ever online social media conference for law enforcement and the speaker list is sensational! Because let’s face it, “just the facts” doesn’t work on social.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 17, 2014

Melissa’s #1 despised buzzword: Social media crisis. To us, here at Agnes + Day , someone who says that they specialize in “social media crises” is demonstrating a big red flag. The fact of the matter is that a crisis is a crisis. So let’s call it like it is!

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2025

Public relations teams play a critical role in communicating these compliance obligations both internally and externally. billion in penalties in 2022, making effective compliance communication essential. The regulations also extend to digital communications, including websites, social media, and virtual events.

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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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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication isnt just importantits everything. Whether its with your team, customers, the media, or your social followers, it shapes every interaction. Yet, too many businesses overlook the one thing that keeps it all together: a communication plan.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In crisis management , PR assumes a pivotal role. Developing a well-thought-out crisis communication plan, maintaining transparency and honesty, effectively utilizing social media, managing media relations, and engaging with stakeholders are all essential for navigating crises and minimizing reputational damage.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Digital PR plays a vital role in crisis management by equipping organizations with tools to communicate effectively, reach a wider audience, and build trust. The Importance of Rapid Response and Transparent Communication Swift action and honest communication are paramount in the face of a crisis.

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Ronn Torossian

JULY 13, 2016

Social media has forever changed how people stay in touch with each other and get updates on each other’s lives. Because of its soaring popularity, many brands turn to social media to help with marketing and public relations efforts.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2015

They can be relied upon to carry out their duties, which leads to the first point about crisis communication planning: 1. Identify communication crisis responders. He can be counted on to carry out the mission, the message, regardless of the social media fire’s size. is the brawn. He gets things done.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Amongst other things, successfully managing a global crisis means understanding the impact that different cultures have on your crisis communication – and being prepared to communicate effectively with all of the different cultures involved in the crisis. The role of etiquette in your crisis communication.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When Elon Musk bought Twitter in late October, he said the social media platform’s blue check marks that verified high-profile accounts had created a caste system of “lords and peasants.” But for public safety communicators, changes to Twitter’s blue-check policies have sown confusion and eroded trust during emergencies.

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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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