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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5W PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Brands can also rely on social platforms for user-generated content.Encouraging customers to share experiences through photos, reviews, and videos, fostering a sense of community and authenticity. Then, there’s crisis management, where engaged customers appreciate the brand’s transparency and empathy.

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

GitLab, a startup with $25 million in funding, got into a major PR embarrassment when one of its employees accidentally deleted client data from the primary database server. Fortunately, the GitLab team had already rolled out a crisis management plan. So, the GitLab staff decided to rope in the professional community for help.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 26, 2016

What is the goal of crisis management? The goal of crisis management is to salvage your organization’s reputation and bottom line when presented with a bad or threatening situation – or so says the majority of people. Whole Foods Market’s offensive crisis management strategy.

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5W PR

JANUARY 18, 2025

A public relations crisis can strike any organization at any time, threatening to erode hard-earned trust, damage its brand reputation, and even jeopardize its very existence. However, a crisis doesn’t have to be a death knell. Avoid obfuscation or attempts to downplay the seriousness of the situation.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 24, 2018

But they should come clean, and ‘fess up to problems when they occur, according to the basic tenets of crisis management. The far better approach to crisis management is to rip off that Band-Aid – admit your mistake, explain, apologize, and rectify. It is here that good old PR and crisis management can help.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

Next, e-mail the link to all of your employees. Secondly, imagine if KitchenAid refused to communicate on social media immediately after their employee’s rogue tweet left them vulnerable to a defamation lawsuit. ” Way to hide and attempt to cover up… which has never resulted in good crisis management.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Crisis management in the defense technology sector requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and constant readiness. When a crisis hits, organizations must respond swiftly and effectively to protect their reputation, maintain stakeholder trust, and minimize potential damage.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Customers, stakeholders, and employees may all feel betrayed, making it difficult to regain their confidence. However, with a structured approach focused on transparency, communication, and meaningful change, businesses can recover and even emerge stronger.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brand advocacy happens when customers, employees, and other stakeholders actively support and promote a brand through recommendations, word of mouth, positive reviews, or by sharing content about the brand. Cost to the brand A customer or employee advocacy initiative is almost always free because they genuinely love the brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. At the same time, they needed to make sure that their customers, employees, and communities heard from the companies behind the brands.

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

In an uncertain situation, communication matters. Businesses must communicate proactively to employees, customers, and stakeholders about practical matters like business changes, measures to protect health, and the eventual return to business. A business pause means opportunity for smaller brands.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This is where crisis management comes in. Crisis management is the reaction to an unexpected event that could have long lasting consequences on the organisation’s finances or reputation. Crisis management is not preventing a crisis, but rather managing an existing crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

The companies that pledged support for female employees after the Dobbs decision, for example, are expressing an authentic position in response to court ruling that will affect millions. No one can predict the nature or severity of a reputation crisis, but most brands understand their own vulnerabilities and social communities.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. Safeguarding the health and well-being of your employees is crucial, Stansell said. (As of March 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 12 virus-related deaths in the United States.)

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Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

Their expertise includes not only messaging and campaigning abilities, but also monitoring public opinion and stakeholder interests, identifying opportunities and managing relationships, which allows them to inform decision-making processes that are critical for business growth and success.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Crisis management is something every company needs to implement as part of its business processes. Without a documented plan, how would you handle a crisis? If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. How do you define crisis management? A successful crisis plan is proactive.

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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. Inspire is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certified 100% woman-owned company.

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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. Keep your eyes peeled.

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PRSay

APRIL 8, 2020

During any crisis, the well-being of employees is always paramount, especially now, as both health and budgetary factors are colliding. What does this pandemic and the resulting interruptions mean to my team, my company, those we serve and our community — and how can we move forward?”. Leading teams from afar.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 1, 2016

If we think of a colony as a community, working in many ways like a company, one bee’s sting works something like a fire alarm going off. The pheromone she releases sends a crisis signal back to the hive, relaying information quickly: Act! The post Crisis Management: Working with Bees appeared first on LTPR.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 1, 2024

PR transcends its traditional role in crisis management in today’s competitive landscape. PR can profoundly shape brand perception through crisis management—effective crisis communication to mitigate damage from negative events and restore trust.  Nonetheless, its strategic significance is immense.

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PRSay

JANUARY 26, 2021

Leaders within an organization must act quickly to check the pulse of their most important stakeholders: their employees. Jarring events can be traumatic for employees to process and cope with, and it is natural for many to look to leadership for clarity. The responsibility to our publics is to act morally, ethically and with civility.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

In corporate settings, outside crisis management experts can use their mental and physical distance from a crisis to see it clearly. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. Such allies need to be organized, however, for crisis management messages to be consistent.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For example, a boutique hotel might share the founder’s passion for design and hospitality, while a luxury resort could highlight its commitment to sustainability and community engagement.  Crisis Management Even the most successful brands can face challenges.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Extending beyond crisis management and media relations, PR takes a comprehensive approach to nurturing positive stakeholder relationships, building brand reputation, and driving business growth. Employee relations is another crucial aspect of PR. This approach helps restore trust and minimize damage during challenging times.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A crisis can erupt unexpectedly and escalate rapidly, often damaging a company’s reputation if not handled effectively. PR crisis management is crucial in mitigating the impact and restoring public trust.  Honesty is paramount in crisis management. Swift action is imperative.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. As social media has empowered popular movements, large corporations have learned to react with increasing agility in their communications — and in their internal decision-making. Tip 1: Live your values.

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Today, organizations of all sizes face mounting pressure from employees, customers and their communities to speak frankly on a growing list of high-profile issues, from racial equality to vaccinations. This can create a crisis management situation. As a result, employees are now more vocal about corporate responsibility.

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Today, organizations of all sizes face mounting pressure from employees, customers and their communities to speak frankly on a growing list of high-profile issues, from racial equality to vaccinations. This can create a crisis management situation. As a result, employees are now more vocal about corporate responsibility.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 1, 2019

A high-profile accident, product recall or allegations of illegal activity can cause profound, lasting damage to a company’s good standing in the community. In the age of social media, it’s not unheard of for a business to be held accountable for what one of its employees says online.

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Reputation Us

MAY 12, 2020

Today my team and I work to safeguard the reputations of our credit union partners, emphasizing communication strategies for staff, members and community. Here are my crisis management insights and executive tips in response to the top questions credit union leaders are asking during this unprecedented time. A: Listen.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crisis communication is an important part of any business. It is the art of managing crises and communicating with relevant parties in a company such as customers, employees, the public, investors or the press. Who needs crisis communication? So where do you need crisis communication?

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Redundancies, business transformation, remote working, and juggling work with homeschooling, has seen many employees swap their agency or in-house jobs for the freelance world or even take career breaks.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Crisis Management PR: Addresses and mitigates potential damage to a tech company’s reputation during challenging situations or crises. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise. This is especially effective for consumer technology products. What skills should you look for in a Tech PR Agency?

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