Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 22, 2021

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

Local 138

Local Consumer Customer Service Small Business 138

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Particularly time consuming for PR people at startups who must train a quickly growing number of C-Suite executives and first-time founders, media training is a must for anyone who will be in contact with the press. Crisis Communications. Media Training.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When product recalls occur or safety standards change, manufacturers must respond swiftly while maintaining consumer trust. The stakes remain high – according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, toy-related injuries led to 152,000 emergency room visits for children under 15 in 2021.

Communications 78

Communications Education Consumer Guidelines 78

Prowly

APRIL 23, 2025

Trust and reputation hinge on this perception, as it directly impacts consumer sentiment and media coverage. This incident highlighted how poor customer treatment and inadequate crisis management can erode trust, damage reputation, and influence consumer sentiment for years.

Publicity 104

Publicity Brand Branding Airlines 104

Prowly

JANUARY 29, 2025

You're struggling to gain insights into customer feedback while competitors thrive. Navigating without a clear grasp of consumer perceptions can lead to missed opportunities. Brand health refers to how well a brand is perceived by consumers. It's covered by key metrics like brand awareness, customer loyalty, and brand sentiment.

Measurement 104

Measurement Brand Branding Analytics 104

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

The opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. Begin by accepting responsibility where appropriate.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

5W PR

MAY 28, 2020

Consumers have clearly shifted to e-commerce, whether that means buying household items or stocking up on groceries. The impact on consumer mobility and supply chains, as well as the dramatic shift in media consumption habits, have made marketers everywhere concerned about how to proceed with the newfound situation. Do You Deliver?

Consumer 88

Consumer Exercises Crisis Customer Service 88

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility. Happy customers and word of mouth referrals lead to an increase in sales, which are worth more in the long run than advertising. What does this tell us?

Reputation 137

Reputation Brand Branding Customer Service 137

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?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. The explosion of digital and social media has made every aspect of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

And a widely recognized brand tends to garner more trust, leading to more favourable opinions and a heightened perceived value for consumers and stakeholders. In fact, a reported 80% of male and 76% of female customers purchase products from brands they recognize.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the competitive realm of hospitality PR plays a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions. Crafting compelling narratives about a brand’s history, values, and unique selling points connects with consumers on an emotional level. Crisis Management Even the most successful brands can face challenges.

Consumer 78

Consumer Brand Branding Crisis Management 78

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

For example, last autumn, an initiative by British Gas, which is owned by FTSE 100 group Centrica, to use its Twitter account to promote customer service was greeted by hundreds of tweets pouring scorn on the company’s decision to raise energy prices ahead of winter.”.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Prowly

APRIL 10, 2025

Outcome: Customers were able to return these too-revealing pants. And in the end, the company implemented better quality control measures and recovered from the crisis. So, prepare a decent crisis management plan and provide sentiment analysis to keep lock and loaded (this is a second pillar action).

Social Media 104

Social Media Reputation How To Media 104

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2020

Organisations typically have one of two responses to a crisis: they either go silent or they over communicate. You’ll have observed examples for yourself during the COVID-19 crisis. The best responses are rooted in listening, engaging and providing support to customers. Consumers have access to the same media and channels.

Brand 157

Brand Branding Travel Crisis 157

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Not knowing this, you give the okay to move in a direction to attract more customers rather than committing energy to doing crisis management.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

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. If we can create our crisis communications blog in minutes then they can equally create their attack blog.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. By: Kaia, Social Media Manager. Partnerships.

Trends 108

Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

It also supports why a one-size-fits-all approach to customer service is rarely a good idea. . Customer service is a HUGE component of social media, but does it apply to public relations? It’s part of our relationship with the public and where the majority of crisis management takes place.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Customer Service Resources 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms. Video is a useful executive tool for getting the facts out quickly, or expressing sincere regret and responsibility in a crisis situation. 7 best PR uses for video. A public-facing CEO.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

Event detection, issue and crisis management. Influencer detection and customer relationship management. Probably the least exciting aspect of social listening is customer service. 31 percent of social users interact with brands to gain direct access to customer service representatives or product experts.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Every new channel reduces the friction needed for consumers to get what they want. A company with excellent predictive analytics will have a significant advantage in cost reduction and customer service over a company which guesses at when demand will be highest. Machine Reading.

Publicity 166

Publicity Analytics Data Advertising 166

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 30, 2015

” “People will be able to have personal conversations with companies – specifically, customer service representatives – and be able to make requests, ask questions and get quick responses in an ongoing thread.” It could help customers by saving them a few mouse clicks. ” Okay. Time will tell.

Facebook 100

Facebook Customer Service YouTube Crisis Management 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”.

Brand 112

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 112

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

Social media is such an important tool for connecting with potential customers, and consumers are using it as a soapbox, for better or worse. Was there a hair in a customer’s food? That’s the danger of not listening on social media to what’s being said about your brand. When the Buzz is Positive. Bring ‘em back in on the house.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Customer Service Tools 120

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. What role does social media play in reputation and crisis management today? What advice do you have for public relations professionals facing a crisis?

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service. Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions. Share Tweet Share. Until next time!

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. Analysis: There’s been a real push in some circles of PR for brands to take a stand. Communications is a function of leadership.

Technology 150

Technology Study Communications Survey 150

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

This trend isn’t particularly surprising, but it gives the Friday after Thanksgiving a bit of an identity crisis. It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. Conclusion.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Twitter Print 120

Rock the Status Quo

JULY 14, 2015

Reviews matter, yet so many companies let them grow by default and inattention, rather than a focused effort – rarely monitoring what is being said unless a crisis flares up, grabbing everyone’s attention like firecrackers lit inside a public library. Customer service or sales? Are you giving them enough attention?

Retail 100

Retail Customer Service Google Reputation 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. A company crisis is looming. These include product recalls, data breaches or any issues related to the following: Consumer privacy commitment.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Of course, using social media data along with web analytics, customer service, and sales and marketing data helps to paint a much clearer picture of your customers and how they feel about your business. who are driving critical conversations, news stories and content related to important issues.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Reputation Us

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating WBA member banks in the IRP will receive customized services, including: Cyber insurance policy review and recommendations. Crisis communications plan for data security incidents. Customized incident response plan. Consumer and regulatory data breach notification obligations.

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Banking Crisis Communications 60

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. For customer service, Facebook messenger is becoming the go-to for dealing with queries, with customers increasingly turning to Facebook to find out about brands and address queries on messenger.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62