Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Measuring the effectiveness of internal communications is an interesting PR problem that Mary Lou Panzano, vice president and head of U.S. communications for Bayer Corporation, explains more in this Forbes article outlining internal communications best practices. Media Training. Crisis Communications.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

That quote from Mr. Rogers has gained new relevance in reference to health care workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Communicators can also be the “helpers” to the media right now. You will always find people who are helping.’”.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2016

So if your leadership is feeling stressed – which let’s face it, if they aren’t feeling stressed in a crisis, it’s probably not a very big crisis – and isn’t able to adequately control that stress, then your crisis communications risks not being very effective.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. Ken Scudder has provided media training, presentation training, crisis communications training and consulting, as well as writing and editing, to business leaders, celebrities and politicians for more than 20 years.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

Welcome to episode #033 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Brad Phillips. When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. A must read!

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The February #PRprochat was lucky enough to have Gerard Braud as a special guest, author of “ Don’t Speak to the Media Until… ” and he shared some fantastic tips. He has specialized in media training and crisis communication planning since for the last twenty years, and is a wonderful source of expertise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Check out this post to find out how to tell a client they’re wrong. ” The glare of media attention can burn if you’re not careful. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post.

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Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2017

The media and the public already have an established narrative around sharks and Shark Week is only feeding into it. There’s a crisis communications mantra: tell it all, tell it early and tell it yourself. Luckily, with a pre-approved crisis communications plan already in place, G.W. Shark and his vegan donuts.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. 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.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Of course, PR professionals have long been trained to be mindful of the consequences of unintended recipients of critical information, and they know how to counsel clients not to engage in the worn out ‘off the record’ argument. That’s media training 101.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We’re also a fairly small team (about 12 on the external communications side), so we have exposure to a lot of different experiences – including crises. Whether it’s how to work with a reporter, or asking the right questions in meetings, it all has helped mold me.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

How to use Tech PR to reach your target audience The most effective PR strategies begin with a deep understanding of a company’s target audience, who they are, how they consume information, their challenges and their motivations. How should you do PR for a tech company?

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions. Will it likely be friendly or combative?

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