5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Crisis PR involves managing communications during challenging situations that threaten an organization’s reputation, operations, or relationships with stakeholders. The Institute for Crisis Management defines a business crisis as “a significant business disruption that stimulates extensive news media coverage.”

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Crisis Communications.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This includes providing regular updates through press releases, blog posts, and social media. Customers appreciate honesty, and businesses that are upfront about their mistakes are more likely to rebuild credibility. For example, social media can be used for real-time updates, while email can provide more detailed explanations.

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Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

A lot has been written in the past year about the limited reach and engagement level on various social media platforms. you can expect only a small fraction of your potential audience will ever receive your communication, much less act upon it. In non-crisis times, this is simply social care (customer service).

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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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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Crisis Management In times of crisis, PR is crucial in mitigating damage and restoring public trust. A well-prepared PR team can formulate effective crisis communication strategies, handle media inquiries, and provide timely updates.  Ensure timely and effective responses to customer inquiries and issues. Anticipate

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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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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Especially in the era of social media and the instant gratification of the Internet, if there’s a single mistake your company has made, people will find it.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies like Mattel and Hasbro maintain dedicated safety communication teams that coordinate with regulatory bodies, manage consumer inquiries, and oversee recall procedures. These teams develop response templates, maintain media relationships, and create crisis communication plans that activate the moment safety concerns surface.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2017

While you’ll most certainly leverage the digital landscape in some capacity to communicate your main messages – whether it’s via your corporate website, social media, etc. Ensuring that your crisis communications are able to be seamlessly executed, is your pre-crisis responsibility.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Studies indicate that teams who participate in crisis simulations at least twice yearly show significantly improved performance during actual crises. Implementing Effective Crisis Communication Strategies Communication forms the backbone of successful crisis management.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020.

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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. For a free consultation, please call 0113 430 4160 now.

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Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

How crisis communications has changed. Heidi kicked off the webinar by highlighting how social media has fundamentally changed crisis situations from two-way feedback to all-way, rapid response conversations. A crisis can accelerate more rapidly and responses from your brand need to occur quickly.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

.” Call me a cynic (I am a grumpy old cynic), but it doesn’t bode well when a report starts “Social media is still a relatively new marketing channel”. Those of us using Usenet, email discussion lists and bulletin boards in the early 90s for PR and marketing can confirm they were both social and media.

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Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

However, their communication processes are not inherently the same. For issues, you have time to think through your reaction, whereas crisis communication requires on-the-spot decision-making. Negative online reviews: Customers complain about your product or service on social media.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

At the same time, generation after generation of new media pop up, from blogs to social media to video influencers and more. Social media management. For companies without an effective data science practice, crisis communications will be an ongoing trial. Machine Reading. Client announcements.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Social media and crisis communications has become one of the fastest growing areas of both practice and research for today’s communication landscape. Additionally, “over half of respondents (52%) feel that the benefits of using social media as a crisis communications tool outweigh the risks” (page 4).

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Powwowing With Pepco on Social Media September 28th, 2010 Tweet I haven’t been the biggest fan of my local energy company, Pepco, recently.

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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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Polaris

JUNE 24, 2016

How to Tell Your Customers about a Data Breach. #1 These are words to live by when it comes to issues management and crisis communications. While your IT team is busy containing the security problem, communicate quickly, directly and honestly with affected customers and other stakeholders. 2 Prepare for inquiries.

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Cision

AUGUST 31, 2015

Between the launch of live video streaming apps Meerkat and Periscope in March and recent blow up around the Ashley Madison hack, 2015 has proven how fluid communication has become and how quickly the media can carry a message. “If you’re a B2B, that doesn’t mean you’re immune to a crisis happening.”

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

Ownership is a strong word in the high-stakes game of corporate social media turf wars – yet consensus increasingly points to PR as primary proponents. A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. It is interesting to note that social media has not yet entered mainstream PR curricula. I took it as an elective.” How has your PR education prepared you for your career?

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

My friend and colleague, Tim Burrows , a retired police officer and now social media consultant for police agencies, is one of the ones out there doing it right. His goal and his passion is in helping police agencies leverage social media to communicate effectively with their communities.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. Because your customers and prospective customers get a vote. Organizations that invest in social media advertising of any volume will find, it’s worth your while to bring a cross-functional team together. Image credit: Pixabay.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Since the advent of the social media era, handling criticism has been one of the top requests made of PR professionals and agencies by brands and companies. Legitimate critics will complain about their experience in a way that reveals a discernible issue such as long wait times, poor customer service, etc. Do it quickly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

Despite the fact that it wasn’t the first Autopilot-related fatality, neither Tesla nor its famously outspoken CEO Musk made any comment on social media about the incident. In the wake of so many controversies, its communications has been slow and reactive. Southwest’s emotional intelligence.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2017

She’s currently in a social role over at Boston Scientific, but I think the comms/marketing world has much more in store for this young woman. Let’s hear more from this PR Rock Star: You’re a senior communications specialist-social media for Boston Scientific. It definitely takes time, though.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

Public relations, marketing, and communications aren’t known for their futurist perspectives. More often than not, we’re reacting to the latest and greatest, from crisis communications (when the news is bad) to rapid response/newsjacking (when the news is good). Next: The Basics of Prediction in PR.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Developing a crisis communication plan and training staff on effective responses protect a brand’s reputation and maintain customer trust. Transparency, honesty, and timely communication are key elements of effective crisis management. 

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. However, being on social media comes with both benefits and dangers. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. That’s just a fact of doing business in the modern world.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. These attacks can and do come from anybody – from angry customers to unlawful competitors – and require legal and crisis communication expertise to manage.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan. It’s a real relationship, people – you have to cultivate it.

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