Melissa Agnes

JULY 3, 2018

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. Crisis management advisors and consultants are not supposed to be the risk. What makes me say this? Now, don’t get me wrong.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

The most successful PR campaigns today integrate social media not just as a distribution channel, but as a core element of their communication strategy. Measuring Success Through Social Media Analytics PR measurement has moved far beyond simple metrics like impressions and reach.

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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. Mind your language.

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

It is almost always the case that more communication, and more well-informed communication, is the best strategy. That’s why media monitoring, sentiment analysis and competitive intelligence gathering are your best friends in a time of crisis. DO measure your impact as things unfold.

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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. Building Your Crisis Response Foundation A strong crisis management strategy starts long before any issues arise. Start by acknowledging the issue and sharing what you know.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Crisis Management and Reputation Protection The hospitality industry is not immune to crises. Effective crisis management is essential to mitigate damage and restore public trust. Effective crisis management is essential to mitigate damage and restore public trust.

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5W PR

MARCH 31, 2025

Crisis Management and Compliance When compliance issues arise, PR teams must be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. A well-prepared crisis communication plan should outline specific procedures for addressing compliance-related incidents while maintaining regulatory adherence.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 8, 2014

Making The Case for Excluding Jargon From Crisis Communication. Teaching Crisis Communication: Embracing the Research to Practice Model. This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. Crisis Management Tactic: Updates on Updates – by @bernsteincrisis. Listen here!

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5W PR

MARCH 5, 2025

Recent incidents at major AdTech firms show that no organization is immune – but those with solid crisis communication plans weather storms more effectively than those caught unprepared. This guide examines proven approaches for managing AdTech crises, drawing from real cases and expert insights.

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5W PR

JANUARY 20, 2025

Public relations has entered a new era where artificial intelligence, automation tools, and data analytics shape how organizations communicate with their audiences. These technologies now form the backbone of successful PR campaigns, offering unprecedented abilities to understand audience behavior, predict trends, and measure impact.

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

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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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

MAY 27, 2024

However, armed with the right crisis PR strategy, brands can not only weather these storms, but also come out stronger. The importance of crisis management A crisis may come in various forms – a product safety concern, a data breach, a social media scandal, or even a marketing campaign that fails to hit the mark.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Crisis Management Planning Identify potential crisis scenarios and develop a plan for response. Designate a crisis communication team to handle media inquiries and public statements. Choose a spokesperson who is articulate, knowledgeable, and able to effectively communicate with the public.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Within this episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, Bill Boyd and I discuss the current state of the Ebola crisis and how the CDC, hospitals and government are fairing in their crisis communication and overall management of this escalating epidemic. Who should listen to this podcast? Running time: 1:01:02.

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5W PR

MARCH 18, 2025

Recent data shows that 45% of healthcare organizations experienced a data breach in 2022, while medical device recalls increased by 31% compared to the previous year, highlighting the pressing need for robust crisis communication strategies. Organizations need dedicated social media crisis protocols.

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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. In a crisis, time is of the essence. Take Swift and Decisive Action Words alone are not enough.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Key components of successful campaigns include: Clear messaging that resonates with target audiences Multiple communication channels for broad reach Engagement with community leaders and influencers Measurable outcomes and evaluation metrics The U.S. Army’s “What’s Your Warrior?”

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5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

Consider: Student showcase features Teacher spotlight series Parent testimonial campaigns Behind-the-scenes looks at learning in action Measuring PR Campaign Success Tracking PR campaign effectiveness helps refine strategies and demonstrate ROI.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, with a structured approach focused on transparency, communication, and meaningful change, businesses can recover and even emerge stronger. This guide outlines key steps to restoring trust and rebuilding a brands reputation through crisis management and PR.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

At 5WPR, we’ve seen firsthand how AI tools transform traditional PR practices into data-driven, real-time operations that deliver measurable results. Crisis Management and Reputation Defense When reputation issues arise, AI provides critical support for crisis management.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Improved team alignment When you define roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols, everyone is on the same page. Enhanced PR crisis management When crises strike, you control the narrative and you know which key messages to share, where, and how. Here are some good PR crisis management examples you can learn from.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show. Content Marketing Conference.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 28, 2015

In her experience, one of the things she sees far too often is people rushing in with the best of intentions for helping, but too often forgetting to first take the time to speak with the communities to get their take on things, their needs and preferred means of communication. How to identify and measure results.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 8, 2016

With the growing use of social media to follow brands, rather than navigating to the brand’s corporate website, should your corporate website still be used as your crisis communications home base? One you should aim to think through within your crisis preparedness. It’s the best way to archive your crisis response.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 19, 2015

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re vulnerable to this risk and, therefore, need to take preventative measures and develop a specific crisis management plan to make sure you, your team and your systems are prepared. Recommended read: Your Guide for Data Breach Crisis Communication.

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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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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. That said, the communications world today is intensely disrupted.

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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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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whether you want to hear it or not, the secret to managing stress in highly and negatively impactful situations is to be as prepared as possible. While many factors of crisis management are beyond your control in the heat of the moment, your level of preparedness prior to a crisis is the thing you have the most control over.

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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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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

A red team can expose reputational vulnerabilities in a company and flaws in its crisis-response plan. From a crisis-communications standpoint, a red team stress-tests an organization’s strategy by expanding the circle of feedback the plan receives.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 17, 2025

Importance of ERM Properly conducted enterprise risk management can strengthen an organization’s reputation through advance knowledge of risks they may contend with, prior to their evolution into crises. The advantages of good business reputation extend to managing crises. Secure Your Business with ReputationUs!

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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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Presspage

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. Lets start with what crisis communication is. What is crisis communication? Why is crisis communication important?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We must continue to measure every act against not only what is legal but also what we would be happy to have written about on the front page of a national newspaper in an article written by an unfriendly but intelligent reporter. Financier, PR man, crisis manager – and pitch man – this guy can do it all.

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