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Why Public Relations Is King During A Crisis

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We have seen this during other periods of economic uncertainty: Businesses and consumers react, and those reactions have ripple effects. Consumers have reacted by shifting their focus more toward information than commercialism. There is simply no better instrument during a widespread crisis than communications.

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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. This month, the Wall Street Journal outlined dozens of ways social sites and apps are being utilized during a crisis. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. Acknowledge the Situation.

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6 ways to protect your law firm from a PR crisis

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Time and again, we all have seen consumers highlighting the negative side of a client or company. If a lawyer is representing a controversial client, the company may experience a PR crisis at some point during the lawsuit. A […] The post 6 ways to protect your law firm from a PR crisis first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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Ethics in PR Crises: A Leadership Guide to Crisis Prevention

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Studies show that 63% of consumers will stop buying from brands they don’t trust. Ethical practices serve as the foundation for effective crisis prevention and management. The resulting crisis caused $65 billion in damages and severely damaged BP’s reputation.

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Crisis PR Examples: Industry-Specific Lessons from the Front Lines

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Their experiences show that success in crisis management often comes down to three key elements: swift action, transparent communication, and a deep understanding of industry-specific stakeholder expectations. Johnson & Johnson’s handling of the 1982 Tylenol crisis remains a masterclass in crisis management.

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What is Crisis PR? A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Communication During Critical Times

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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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How PR can help to change consumer behaviour during crisis

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The post How PR can help to change consumer behaviour during crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. A silver lining: as the UK economy continues to gradually reopen, opportunities have emerged for businesses to capitalise […].

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