Melissa Agnes

JULY 17, 2014

The fact of the matter is that a crisis is a crisis. The definition of a crisis: A negative situation / event that threatens to have long-term repercussions on the organization’s reputation and/or bottom line. This means that a crisis is never a “social media crisis”, but rather a crisis.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week. Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 3, 2018

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. Their current crisis management firm is not delivering practical deliverables.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Where’s your crisis PR readiness? Odds are the Crock-Pot team has a crisis communications plan in place, and it’s likely that it includes contingencies for real-life product malfunctions or accidents. But how many crisis plans would have foreseen a fictional accident like the “This Is Us” scenario?

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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. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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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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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

United Airlines came under fire for forcefully dragging a passenger out from the overbooked flight number 3411 as a video recording of the incident went viral on social media. Once you have identified the issue and verified the authenticity of the complaint, take steps to address it directly and clearly.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

To challenge delegates to embark upon the day before them with the goal of seeking opportunities to leverage the advantages that this digital landscape provides, rather than simply looking for ways to react or respond in a crisis. What makes something go viral? Over the last few years, a lot of change has occurred. Relatability.

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Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Our talented leadership team—among the best with whom I’ve ever worked–also positions us well to serve clients, both proactively and reactively, in building, strengthening and defending their reputations. Having a social media initiative go viral is not a good goal – what is the intended net result?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

sent out a tweet that went viral so quickly – the CMO came to my desk to see if I was okay. “He I did my best to defend the company’s reputation. In January of 2022, a private equity firm acquired Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive – and merged them under the Onclusive brand.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The growth of new technologies and platforms in the communications landscape deliver as much uncertainty as they do opportunity. A negative news story can get published online and go viral in minutes, spinning out of control and triggering a PR crisis before an organization even has time to contemplate its response.

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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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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

An absurd amount of businesses, of all different industries and sizes, are losing reputation and major revenue from well planned and highly impactful defamation attacks. 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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Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

Is prevention of a crisis possible? It’s unlikely that you can do anything to avoid the instant virality of anything remotely salacious or damning to a company, its executives or its brand. Strong reputations are constructed by expert builders knowledgeable in mess age mediums, audience perceptions, timely communications, etc.

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Garrett Public Relations

MAY 30, 2018

Whether this is based on previous experience or simply on the reputation some in PR have as being “spin doctors,” we sometimes battle the stereotypes. Working in public relations, you know you’ll face some challenges. One stumbling block is the preconceived ideas people seem to have about PR practitioners.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis. Because it only takes one post to destroy a reputation, companies need to be wary of who has the power to create and share content. A new era of crisis communication is upon us. pictured above ), during an Oct.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

Viral videos. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! It is not that all the tried and trusted tenets of crisis management have fallen by the wayside. Indeed, many of the core ideas of how to neutralize an issue, mitigate a crisis and protect a reputation remain intact. United Airlines.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Innovations in technology and the rise of social media make it possible for bad press and controversy to spread virally. Unfortunately, all of that hard work can be undone in one PR disaster. If your company is not prepared for these situations, a small controversy can quickly turn into a full-blown scandal.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

When a passenger’s video of water flooding a Carnival cruise ship hallway went viral on May 3, it spawned thousands of references to Titanic and some sensational news headlines. The first statement in crisis response carries great importance, because it sets the tone for what will follow.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The last thing you want to be doing is scrambling to save your reputation while the rest of the world is two steps ahead and already discussing your companys blunder on social media. Unsurprisingly, negative publicity and viral backlash on these platforms can cause significant reputation damage.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The last thing you want to be doing is scrambling to save your reputation while the rest of the world is two steps ahead and already discussing your company’s blunder on social media. Unsurprisingly, negative publicity and viral backlash on these platforms can cause significant reputation damage.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Last but certainly not least, crisis communications is another benefit of following trends. By monitoring trending topics in your industry, you can manage your brand’s reputation. 2) Where is the topic going viral? LinkedIn Content Suggestions. How do you create an action plan for trending topics?

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PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

The phrase went viral back in May when a doctored video appeared to show US politician Nancy Pelosi drunk in a TV interview. Imagine waking up to find a doctored video of you has gone viral, you’re being showered with vile abuse and you’re almost powerless in disproving its authenticity.

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JULY 10, 2019

The commercial went viral, was featured in almost all national publications and generated more than four million views on YouTube in just two days. The top nine PR crises of 2019 so far including fashion disasters and damaged reputations. 5) A phone company who didn’t communicate: Huawei’s damaged reputation.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Not only did her comments go viral, but it was also picked up by the media too, gaining even more traction than the original 50 second podcast clip. Molly Mae did an interview on my podcast, yesterday a soundbite from that interview went viral, she trended No.1 10 Crisis Communication Tips Every Business Needs.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. What is Reputation Management? What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning?

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

One defender of the gym owner protested: "it was never intended to be posted to Facebook or go ‘viral.’" CRISIS LESSON #3: MONITOR YOUR OWN COMPANY’S SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AS YOU MONITOR YOUR CONSUMER’S. “We CRISIS LESSON #7: CORPORATE SHOULD PROTECT ITS BRAND AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. The alternative to that lightning-fast candor?

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

This month’s PR Week , a nationally recognized public relations magazine, highlighted the efforts that police departments across the country are making to connect with communities and address what it calls a “public perception crisis.”. Step #3: Develop a communications plan. Step #5: Put a crisis response plan in place.

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Presspage

MAY 11, 2017

The question remains – will using social media in crisis communication deliver you an advantage? A viral meme, video, or a tweet can appear instantly on the Internet. When a crisis occurs emotions can run high, which can make it difficult to manage online sentiment. The thin line between positive and negative.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 17, 2011

While the campaign took off in a huge way, could you describe some of the crisis communication responses and resources that were in place had things not gone so smoothly? positive, neutral or negative) and prioritized according to potential reputational impact. Lead story in mainstream news. 350,000 new customers to NAB.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Thought the initial reaction to the Times story certainly wasn’t planned – the spontaneous and candid response of one Amazon employee went viral – I instinctively believed it worked out in Amazon’s favor. What’s your take on this from a crisis communications standpoint?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fewer than 24 hours later, the Twitter brouhaha would expand into a sprawling crisis for the NBA’s relationship with China and its reputation at home. This was a geopolitical confrontation and a question of corporate and national values, not a viral customer complaint, and Silver should have been out front from the beginning.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

Being slow to react to a crisis can be viewed just as unfavorably as not responding at all or providing a rushed response that lacks detail. Thus, having a prepared crisis communication plan is critical for every company. So what is crisis communication? Always Expect The Unexpected .

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Also recently, a jury in Texas awarded a million dollars to a wedding photographer whose reputation was destroyed by an uppity couple. Here’s an example, which I cited in my book How to Protect (Or Destroy) Your Reputation Online. Andrea Polito, a well-regarded photographer in Dallas, was hired by Andrew and Neely Moldovan.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

What is a PR Crisis? A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. A crisis could be triggered by an accident, a serious error, or an inappropriate action. What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Sponsors from Speedo to Ralph Lauren fell away from Lochte, as social media posters and journalists feasted on the crushed reputation of the 32-year-old Olympian. The reporter posted the mother’s story on Twitter, which went viral with over 3,000 retweets. The cover-up cost him four sponsors, his reputation and – maybe – his career.”.

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