Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

We were able to identify 6 management oriented roles associated with social media (social listening and analytics, online media relations, policy maker, employee recruiter, internal social media manager, and policing) and the specific duties those roles involve. My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication.

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

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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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2021

Insights are also from the Center’s recent survey of 84 large public and private firms on how companies and their employee-funded PACs responded to the Capitol riot and objections to the election certification. The report’s insights stem primarily from a roundtable discussion featuring executives from more than 30 major U.S.

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Report Company Government Conference 176

PRSay

JULY 10, 2020

A crisis-response record allows communications professionals to assess where we might have experienced disruptions or gaps and to reflect on what we could do differently next time, so that we can better prepare. Where companies once debated work-from-home policies, working from home has become the norm by necessity.

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Crisis Crisis Management Employee Retail 179

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 18, 2014

The Act applies to Malaysia Airlines and they so state in their privacy policy. Better understanding the crisis of flight MH370. All of this was aptly discussed in the article “ A look at Malaysia Airlines’ Crisis Communications During the Crisis of Flight MH370 ” posted by Melissa Agnes on this website.

Airlines 256

Airlines Crisis Privacy Case Study 256

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While one negative comment from a disgruntled ex-employee might not warrant concern, paying attention to recurring patterns or feedback can reveal opportunities for improvement before they escalate into bigger problems. However, their communication processes are not inherently the same. Here are several examples.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Trends Customer Service 78

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate Communications 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. Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

5W PR

MARCH 23, 2020

Industries and states that haven’t already been restricted by government policy are wondering if it’s time to close shop, or what to do if an employee contracts the virus. Review and revise office policies. Encourage sick employees to stay home. Infected Employee.

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Policies Employee Government Guidelines 103

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Employee abuse. A reputational crisis can happen to any business of any size. But how can something as abstract as reputation be quantified and rolled into an insurance policy? Such policies are not without a high price. While every carrier is different, reputational risk protections can be found in a variety of policies.

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Insurance Insurance Exercises Reputation 97

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 21, 2024

Research consistently demonstrates that employees with good mental health are more productive, engaged, and innovative. According to the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), investing just a dollar in employee wellness can yield $6 in healthcare cost savings and increased productivity.

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Employee Pinterest Resources System 97

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2020

4 internal communications strategies for healthcare PR. #1. Keep healthcare staff informed about COVID-19 policies. With the frequent policy changes accompanying developments in the management of COVID-19, healthcare facilities need to update and distribute new internal communication strategies on a regular basis.

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Healthcare Strategy Communications Policies 88

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Corporate communications manager In corporate settings, communications managers oversee internal and external communication initiatives.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

Facebook’s first instinct was to claim it was a victim of Cambridge Analytica’s mistake and to deflect with a series of privacy policy changes. There was no mention of the customers’ race, or of why a Starbucks employee had called the police. For a PR view into video CEO apologies , see this earlier post.}

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Sword and the Script

MARCH 17, 2020

If your company does meet the threshold you’ve determine, then tried and true crisis communications wisdom applies: be transparent, take responsibility, work toward a resolution, and be human and decent in all communications. The worst-case scenario for crisis communicators in a technology company is compounding circumstances.

B2B 85

B2B Crisis Communications Crisis Software 85

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Crisis interrupted. More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area.”. We are in a constant state of alert, waiting to see if it’s ok to run our campaigns or manage the latest work/US/world crisis.”. Crisis/DEI/CSR have become more front and center.”.

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Communications Crisis International Internal 148

Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2025

It’s hard to pinpoint just one, but I would say one of the largest issues I have had to deal with involved a company that I used to work – a very large company with thousands of employees and we had a partnership with a somewhat controversial company. Some employees actually left the organization – really talented people.

Ethics 40

Ethics How To Employee Agency 40

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis. Don’t fire an employee and then leave them in control of the Twitter account,” said Regina Luttrell, Ph.D. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Jamie Ward, Ph.D. , A new era of crisis communication is upon us.

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Social Media Conference Media Corporate 120

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Most leaders have had to revamp policies to meet employee demands for friendlier and more flexible workplaces. Employees will pay attention to your decisions and how you respond to various scenarios. While some employees can sail through hard times easily, others are deeply affected and take a long time to recover.

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Employee Leadership Exercises Crisis Communications 94

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

Reputation 100

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 100

Reputation Us

MAY 10, 2019

Employee Engagement. Policies and Procedures. Community Relevancy. Crisis Communication Planning. .” PRSA attendees were provide insights and “how to” actions into reputation management, including: Identifying Reputation Vulnerabilities.

Reputation 60

Reputation Policies Crisis Communications Survey 60

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Crisis communications, on its surface, is easy to comprehend and understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis (as it is simply referred to in PR) much like the industries it serves, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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Crisis Company Crisis Communications Crisis Management 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Great leaders make clear and transparent communication a top priority.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

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. In fact, most experts agree that social media needs to be treated as a vital part of any company’s crisis communication plan.

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Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

If the crisis is something like your airline employees dragging someone out of his seat and off the flight because of a company policy. That is bad, but issuing an apology and making a change in policy may be enough to fix most of the damage. Refocus some of the efforts from the company and employees.

Crisis 76

Crisis Publicity Policies Airlines 76

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Customers, investors, suppliers, employees, and even the community can be stakeholders. Better community relations can increase sales, employee morale, and reputation. There are many ways to build community relations. Stakeholders are people who have a vested interest in the company’s success.

Public Affairs 62

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

PRSay

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Easy to read and use, they include — checklists and decision-making guidelines; crisp, clear policies for assessing quickly the level of risk; and step-by-step escalation procedures. Employees are the greatest assets you will forget to deploy. A crisis may no longer be a crisis.

Crisis 88

Crisis Crisis Management Training Mobile 88

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Putting a Lock-Down on Leaks These five proactive preparation strategies can go a long way to managing the flow of information: Develop an Internal Communication Plan. Creating a robust crisis communication plan is imperative. This plan should address potential leaks, outline response strategies and involve legal counsel.

Reputation 78

Reputation Real Estate Internal International 78

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

No matter what the intention, recognize that every rude Tweet or callous Facebook post from a misguided employee or manager is now as public as a news release fired out globally. CRISIS LESSON #2: ESTABLISH CLEAR SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES AT EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR COMPANY. A final lesson for our MaccaPR blog readers?

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Instagram Crisis Local Privacy 98

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Focusing on internal communications allows me to help my organization and clients build their brands. If our employees aren’t sold on our brand promise, how can they deliver it to customers and guests? Employee communications practitioners, by their very definition, have a focused audience.

Ethics 60

Ethics Tourism Real Estate Privacy 60

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Boggs said it’s important for executives to discuss different crisis communications scenarios and practice executing the plan through simulations. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes. You developed a crisis communications plan?’ By Peter Strozniak.

Crisis 60

Crisis Crisis Communications Insurance Insurance 60

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2024

With a projected $500 million loss in revenue and the emergence of class action lawsuits, Delta is grappling with reputational concerns that span multiple stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, and employees. Why PR Firms Are Crucial in Reputation Management PR firms play an indispensable role in reputation management.

Airlines 60

Airlines Case Study Reputation Study 60

Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While one negative comment from a disgruntled ex-employee might not warrant concern, paying attention to recurring patterns or feedback can reveal opportunities for improvement before they escalate into bigger problems. However, their communication processes are not inherently the same. Here are several examples.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Trends Customer Service 78

Wadds Inc.

MAY 14, 2024

With the right mindset, preparation and action, leaders can use risk management, crisis preparedness and resilience-building to unlock considerable latent value, rather than viewing them as irksome and costly insurance policies,” said Cartwright.

Corporate 52

Corporate Communications Crisis Policies 52

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

What is a PR Crisis Plan? Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. Trying to control a crisis is almost impossible. For example, an employee leaks damaging information about your company. ? A major crisis. 11 Steps to Effectively Managing a PR Crisis.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. From social media management to crisis communications, content is king. And communicators are presented with a daily challenge to produce captivating, attention-grabbing texts. Copywriting.

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Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Because in a democracy, public opinion will ultimately shape public policy. Learn more: Lobbying Internal Communications (IC) “Strengthening internal communication through various methods, including face-to-face communication, can improve employee engagement and build trust between management and employees.”

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Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52