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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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Crisis Communications. If this year’s PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having crisis communications strategies in place, we’re not sure what will. Reputation management and crisis communications are not an airbag that goes off when something bad happens; they are a seatbelt your brand should always wear. .

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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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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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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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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. 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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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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Remote PR Jobs

MARCH 26, 2025

Beyond networking, these associations provide professional development opportunities focused on PR strategy, crisis communications, media strategy, and reputation managementessential skills for any freelancer looking to stand out.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Timely Response Speed matters in crisis communication. According to a study by Twitter, 53% of users expect companies to respond to their complaints within an hour.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Crisis Communications. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Reputation management and crisis communications are not an airbag that goes off when something bad happens; they are a seatbelt your brand should always wear.

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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. None of us have done enough.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Welcome to episode #026 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Tom Iovino. Public information officers and crisis communicators have critically important responsibilities in difficult times. “People have to know you care before they care about what you have to say.” ” – Tom Iovino.

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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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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 11, 2015

Within this episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, Dan and I dive into the specific strategies that the NWS uses to communicate with their community in times of emergency. The NWS’s strategy for dealing with doomsday photos that tend to go viral in natural disasters and put people in panic mode.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Learning from Effective Crisis Communication Examples One of the most well-known examples of effective crisis communication is Johnson & Johnsons response to the Tylenol poisoning incident. This can be done through social media interactions, customer service initiatives, and community outreach programs.

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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. Crafting Your Crisis Communication Strategy When crisis strikes, your response must be immediate, accurate, and appropriate for each communication channel.

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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

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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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 24, 2025

PR professionals now manage an intricate mix of content creation, community management, and crisis response across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Successful crisis management requires preparation, monitoring, and swift action. PR teams need established response protocols and clear communication channels.

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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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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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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Through strategic communication and targeted outreach programs , PR helps build trust and understanding between defense tech organizations and the communities they serve. Making Complex Defense Technologies Accessible to the Public PR professionals face unique challenges when communicating about defense technologies.

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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.  Seek out customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and social media monitoring. Use

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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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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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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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. As a result, we’re seeing PR professionals take a much more proactive role in establishing positive community relations.

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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. Plan for the worst. Keep people first.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

This episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast discusses: The challenges Thanh faces when it comes to social media and crisis communication. How Garden Grove Fire Department is using PulsePoint to push out communications in an emergency. Checkout PulsePoint and download it for your community: www.pulsepoint.org.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 15, 2018

Fort McMurray), to discuss his experience in being one of only two people responsible for communicating with the Fort McMurray community, to help 88,000 people evacuate safely. How Jordan and his team leveraged monitoring tools to help expand the reach of their crisis communications.

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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. Join Cision and CommPRO at 1 p.m.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Rapid response According to a recent Capterra study , more than three in four business leaders who have activated crisis communications plans in the past say they’d increase the tools used for communication. Thus, PR professionals should be on the lookout for new tools for rapid-response communications.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Share these stories on your website, social media, and during community events. Building Community Engagement Engaging with the community positions your healthcare organization as approachable and caring. Tip: Use video testimonials to create a more immersive and relatable experience.

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Cision

JULY 31, 2015

Verticals don’t matter; a B2B brand is just as likely as a B2C or nonprofit to face a crisis at some point. Establish a crisis communication plan now rather than later. Crisis management involves pre-crisis, mid-crisis and post-crisis phases. Do something that benefits the community.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Once we’ve established there’s no threat or harm to our immediate community, we can consider more mundane issues. For example, if an incident occurs at one of your business locations, involves one of your employees or customers, or your brand is in any way involved, interrupt operations and activate your crisis communications plan.

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5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

Consider: Product demonstrations Expert panels Student showcases Virtual press conferences Crisis Management and Response STEM toy companies must prepare for potential issues like product safety concerns or educational effectiveness questions.

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