Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 25, 2014

As you probably know, I’ve been having an interesting debate with a fellow crisis professional on whether or not to shut social media down in a crisis. As we know, in a crisis it’s very easy to lose your narrative to rumors, speculation and to have your social media channels hijacked.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Case Studies Crisis Communication'

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

I’m always interested in seeing what’s being studied in universities these days, as well as the academic’s approach to the theoretical side of crisis communication, and so this day of observation and interaction was very fascinating for me. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 27, 2014

On September 17th and 18th 2014, Melissa Agnes, President and co-founder of Agnes + Day, will be presenting a two-day workshop on social media for crisis and emergency management for healthcare at the GCC Government Social Media Summit in Dubai. Workshop outline: Social media for healthcare.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis? More than a crisis preparedness strategy. Stay tuned!

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. Fear will be your downfall, not social media. Social media presents so many powerful opportunities to communicate and build trusting relationships with your audiences.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Strategic Thinking: Developing strategies lies at the heart of Communications and PR. If you’ve worked with social media, you probably started by putting together a game plan. Crisis Management Skills Crises can be intense, but that’s when communication and problem-solving skills shine.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Positive media coverage can significantly increase brand awareness and reach new audiences. Favorable media exposure can help build and maintain a positive brand image, while negative coverage can be mitigated through effective crisis communication strategies.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference. A three day event, The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference is the first ever online social media conference for law enforcement and the speaker list is sensational! Because let’s face it, “just the facts” doesn’t work on social.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 4, 2014

An amber alert was issued at 7pm and the picture of the abductor, taken from the hospital’s security footage, was plastered all of local media and social media. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a great example of the power of social media in emergency and crisis situations. Photo credit: cbc.ca.

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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.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. You must remember communication basics.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

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. Provide a contact for media inquiries.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In crisis management , PR assumes a pivotal role. Developing a well-thought-out crisis communication plan, maintaining transparency and honesty, effectively utilizing social media, managing media relations, and engaging with stakeholders are all essential for navigating crises and minimizing reputational damage.

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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. Let’s start with what crisis communication is. What is crisis communication? Why is crisis communication important?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Digital PR plays a vital role in crisis management by equipping organizations with tools to communicate effectively, reach a wider audience, and build trust. The Importance of Rapid Response and Transparent Communication Swift action and honest communication are paramount in the face of a crisis.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 16, 2019

The reality is that what many people think is a social media crisis isn’t actually a crisis at all. The long-term impact on the brand’s … The post Five tips for social media crisis management appeared first on Stuart Bruce.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

What starts as a single negative comment or review can spread across social networks within minutes, potentially damaging a brand’s reputation before teams even know there’s a problem. Social media amplifies both positive and negative messages, making swift, strategic crisis management more critical than ever.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Whether a disaster impacts your company or an organizational issue disrupts your workplace’s ability to function as it should, well-mapped-out communication strategies should be structured to embrace the nuances of internal and external audiences.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2015

What has always fascinated me are their extreme capabilities in the use of social media for real-time emergency management. Tips for effectively filtering through the digital noise in a crisis or emergency. Tips for effectively filtering through the digital noise in a crisis or emergency.

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5W PR

MARCH 28, 2025

The digital nature of fintech services means problems can spread rapidly across social media and news outlets, while regulatory scrutiny adds another layer of complexity. Recent data shows that 57% of fintech companies experienced a significant crisis event in the past three years, with reputation damage cited as the top concern.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 29, 2015

I speak and often write about the use of mobile technology for crisis communication and crisis management. We know that, in most cases, your organization’s website should be the official home base for your crisis communications. White paper: Dark Websites as a Crisis Communications Strategy.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 1, 2016

Your corporate culture directly impacts your organization’s crisis management. Successful crisis management has a lot to do with an organization’s corporate culture and the mindset it instils in its team members. The same goes for issues management.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 10, 2014

Agnes + Day is excited to introduce The Crisis Intelligence Podcast! Each week, Melissa Agnes, president and co-founder of Agnes + Day and internationally recognized crisis expert, will interview crisis management leaders from around the globe. Listen to the latest episodes of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2024

PR facilitates word-of-mouth marketing by providing opportunities for guests to share their experiences through social media, online reviews, and testimonials. Crisis Management and Reputation Protection The hospitality industry is not immune to crises.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Discover how utility company, Alectra, successfully manages issues and crises as a regular course of business—and how their learnings and successes can be implemented into your crisis ready program. Utility companies are no stranger to the multitude of challenges that present themselves in times of crisis. About this episode.

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

From product recalls to social media firestorms, each industry faces unique challenges that demand specific response strategies. Johnson & Johnson’s handling of the 1982 Tylenol crisis remains a masterclass in crisis management.

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

Based on over a decade of experience in the communications technology space, we’ve collected some “dos” and “don’ts” during a PR crisis: DO listen, assess the situation and get the facts. Honesty, transparency and timing are everything during a crisis. DON’T be unavailable, respond too quickly or too slowly.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

16, she shared her international perspective to students in a session titled “Diverse Roots, Universal Impact: Humanizing Reputation and Crisis Communications.” ” Beforehand, Agrait talked with PRsay about crisis management. That’s the last thing you want to do as a communicator. Responsiveness.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Another strategy is to utilize social media. Identify the social media platforms most active for the target audience. Use social media analytics to track engagement and optimize strategy. Crisis Management Planning Identify potential crisis scenarios and develop a plan for response.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 1, 2014

Free Webinar: Crisis Management in the 21st Century – Are You Ready? Managing Crises with Visual Content. This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. TCIP #008 – The Power of Story Telling in Crisis Communications with Greg Power. Crisis Management Resources' Via @SpinSucks.

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5W PR

MARCH 31, 2025

Understanding FDA Regulations in Health Tech PR The FDA maintains strict guidelines for how medical devices and health technology companies can communicate about their products and services. These regulations cover everything from product claims and marketing materials to social media posts and press releases.

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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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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2014

The Role of The Social CEO in Your Crisis Communications. Fear of Confrontation in a Crisis is Not a Reason to “Go Dark” on Social Media. A Look At Academic Research on Crisis Communication From #AEJMC14. This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast.

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

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. For the pandemic, there may be several, including customers, employees, shareholders, vendors, the community, and unions. Priority One.

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