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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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However, with careful planning and structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan that allows you to move quickly and avoid key pitfalls. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. If Consumers are Angry, Create a Place to Vent.

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Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

” 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. Cut jargon out of your crisis communication vocabulary. Crisis Communications Food for Thought'

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WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy

Melissa Agnes

That said, it’s the first time that I’ve seen WhatsApp – which is the most commonly used “chat app” in Africa, the middle east and beyond – used as a means for crisis communication and it’s BBC that has taken the initiative. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd.

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The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications

Melissa Agnes

Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. Note: This will probably correlate with your pre-determined crisis communications platforms.). And it’s not just good for crisis communications either.

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What is crisis communication? [and how you can always be prepared for the unexpected]

Presspage

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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The New Era Of Press Releases: Multimedia, SEO, And Social Media Integration

5W PR

What started as simple text announcements sent to newsrooms has morphed into rich, multimedia content pieces that serve multiple communication objectives. Today’s press releases work harder – they attract journalists, reach consumers directly, boost SEO rankings, and generate social media buzz.

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Your Guide for Data Breach Crisis Communication

Melissa Agnes

If so, I’m getting ready to publish my next ebook, which is a collaboration with Judith Delaney , and discusses everything you need to know about mobile technology: How to keep your organization safe from hacks and how to leverage mobile as a powerful crisis communications tool. 4 steps for responding to a data breach or hack.