Onclusive

MARCH 31, 2021

Here are three steps for effective crisis communications management: 1. Have a crisis plan (not just ideas). A situation that once may have taken weeks to unfold can now grow into a crisis in a matter of hours. Empower your employees and advocates with information and let them know when to escalate to others.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 23, 2024

The situation starts threatening the company’s reputation, financial stability, and employee morale. The […] The post 4 reasons why a crisis communication plan is so important appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Amidst such turbulence, one way exists to navigate these choppy waters and steer towards calmer seas.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

You have a responsibility to your customers, clients, members, employees and even to your organization to take this initiative. Does your organization communicate confidential information and trade secrets via email? If so, how secure it your email service provider and are your employees required to change their passwords regularly?

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. As employees ran for safety, one stopped to take a photo of the fireball, then sat in his Ford F150 and created a Facebook page. It’s time to face the music. Within minutes he posted a video to the web.

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Ronn Torossian

MAY 6, 2016

Security breaches not only put the brand and its employees at risk, but also the customers and clients, which the company serves. The post Crisis Communications: Preparing for a Cyber Attack appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. This affects the brand’s reputation and its ability to inspire trust.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 12, 2014

Any organization with public-facing staff, field workers – any enterprise really – must now have a very basic media relations/crisis communications program for all of its personnel. Your employees are your representatives and they are expected to behave decently, with respect and compassion.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 15, 2020

COVID-19 upended business (and life) like nothing has before, and now that we’re kind of getting used to the ever-evolving “new normal,” brands and businesses are learning a thing or two about how to manage their business and staff remotely, and how to help employees create some semblance of work/life balance. What lessons can we […].

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2020

Anyone right now will understand and accept an employee that could be potentially be infected with the virus, and that might have come into contact with others. Crisis Communications Plan. Develop relevant internal & external messaging pre-crisis and templates for post-crisis. Internal Protocol.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Crisis Communications.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Timely Response Speed matters in crisis communication. According to a study by Twitter, 53% of users expect companies to respond to their complaints within an hour. The same expectation applies during crises, where rapid response can help control the narrative and demonstrate organizational readiness.

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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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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2014

It’s also true that Twitter (and other social media platforms) need to be a part of your crisis communications strategy. Image credit .

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

Depending on your organization, your internal stakeholders can be anyone from your employees, to your volunteers, candidates, and so on. And yet, as important as your internal stakeholders are, internal crisis communications can be one of the easiest things to overlook in the hustle and bustle of real-time crisis management.

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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. The motion was “You don’t need compliance rules when your employees have social media.”

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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. Crafting Your Crisis Communication Strategy When crisis strikes, your response must be immediate, accurate, and appropriate for each communication channel.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 3, 2020

“All good PR pros know you can be both reassuring and completely honest in a crisis- and in fact, the latter plays an important role in the former.” – Kellye Crane, Crane Communications. It’s full-on Crisis Communications mode for those of us who specialize in such things. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIN.

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

If the crisis is your responsibility, be accountable for it and apologize—being honest is key to building your brand reputation. A crisis is always a vulnerable time for everyone involved, including your employees, customers and other impacted stakeholders. DO emphasize with and support your stakeholders.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Customers, stakeholders, and employees may all feel betrayed, making it difficult to regain their confidence. However, with a structured approach focused on transparency, communication, and meaningful change, businesses can recover and even emerge stronger.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Thanks to Gina Moravec and Internal Comms Pro for having me on their recent webinar along with Corporate Communications Extraordinaire John C Brown to talk all things Crisis Communications and how focusing on engaging employees is Priority One!

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

To develop a more effective crisis communications strategy, we need to understand trust. When a crisis occurs, it’s generally because of two very broad reasons: something we’ve said, or something we’ve done. But what do we respond to? Failure of performance , an inability to generate the promised results.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. The truth is that internal communications are really important to how things get done in any organization.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 22, 2014

By Patrice Cloutier, Strategic communications professional and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. A key part of any crisis communications plan is identifying key segments of your audience and prioritizing your response efforts. Crisis Communications' photo by: Orange Steeler.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

Microsoft’s LinkedIn strategy demonstrates effective B2B PR through: Regular updates from company leaders Detailed insights into company culture Promotion of technical expertise Employee advocacy programs To maximize LinkedIn PR impact: Post during business hours in your target markets Share original research and industry insights Engage with (..)

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 24, 2025

Speaking at a webinar organised by the CIPR Crisis Communications Network , Younger explained that reputation is shaped by two key factors: capability and character. However, other stakeholders, including investors, employees, regulators and suppliers, are often less forgiving.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 7, 2025

Crisis management training refers to a series of activities that focus on training individuals or groups on how to manage and handle emergencies and unexpected disruptions to protect brand reputation, public trust, and corporate credibility. Creation of a crisis response plan according to specific event scenarios.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 1, 2014

This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. TCIP #008 – The Power of Story Telling in Crisis Communications with Greg Power. In this episode, Melissa Agnes and Greg Power , President of Weber Shandwick Canada, discuss the power of story telling in crisis communications. Via @PatrickMeier.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2025

PR teams can support internal education through: Training Programs Regular training sessions help employees understand export control basics and their role in maintaining compliance. PR teams should develop crisis communication plans specifically for potential compliance incidents.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

The best way to prepare for a crisis is to invest in a crisis communications response and management program. In a time of crisis, communicators need to act decisively and quickly with transparent responses. However, with structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan.

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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? Over 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed.

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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. Enlist employees. Plan for the worst.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

A crisis communications plan protects and defends companies and organizations from a fallout in the public eye. Developing a crisis communications plan can help companies maintain their reputation. Companies task public relations agencies to design comprehensive crisis management plans that limit risks to their brands.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 10, 2014

I recently had the opportunity to join an NYU graduate class in a Twitter chat on crisis communications. There is a ton of valuable advice in the following tweets – and it’s certainly reassuring to know that these students represent the future of PR and communications. Weiyi Wang (@clementine_w) March 6, 2014.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

These assessments should examine: Brand messaging consistency across channels Employee social media activity Past crisis response effectiveness Stakeholder sentiment analysis Media coverage patterns Creating an Effective Crisis Response Framework When facing public criticism, speed and authenticity matter more than perfection.

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The Stalwart Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Employees should always be looped in before anyone else, he says, using the most effective mode of communication to reach them, whether it’s emails, texts or social media. Employees are your frontline communicators,” Oates says. Your employees are the frontline marketing corporate communications people.”.

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5W PR

APRIL 3, 2025

CEO Kevin Johnson’s quick acknowledgment of the incident and commitment to addressing racial bias through employee training showed stakeholders the company took their concerns seriously. Crisis Response Through an Ethical Lens When crises occur, ethical principles should guide the response.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Those who went quiet and were going through the crisis communications playbook when it came to content on social channels. Best Buy shares CEO video message initially aimed at employees on LinkedIn. Walmart uses employee-generated content to thank front-line workers. It’s been fascinating to watch. Very transparent.

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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. Internal Communication Keep staff informed about public statements and media coverage.

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