Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

But while external communications are typically top of mind in a crisis (at least for the organizations with a mindset on communication), there is an equally important stakeholder group that is often overlooked when it comes to crisis management: the internal stakeholders. The importance of internal crisis communications.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2018

The importance of solid and practical crisis management governance model. A crisis management governance model dictates who within an organization makes up the crisis management team. This is the team responsible for the organization’s crisis management and response.

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Prowly

APRIL 9, 2024

It could be a simple typo in a marketing campaign all the way to a full-blown international scandal. Crisis management examples show that some brands handle these crises well, while others… Not so much.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But what about the crisis situations that are handled well? But in the spirit of fair play, here are some examples of reputation management that succeeded in 2017.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 6, 2015

Welcome to episode #052 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Monika Lancucki. When the company Monika Lancucki worked for went into receivership, they knew they were in for a crisis management challenge. How to prepare and manage a corporate crisis involving receivership.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

For example, some threats might include: financial earnings, reputation, human life, or physical assets. Not that those forms and lists don’t have a place in crisis management. And give authority to those people who have internalized these values of adaptive crisis response.

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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. Building Your Crisis Response Foundation A strong crisis management strategy starts long before any issues arise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Instead of vague objectives like “build positive visibility” or “support sales efforts” the goals should be accompanied by specific tactics and deliverables, e.g. “write and place generate 3-5 bylined pieces per month on the following topics…” There’s a lack of internal consensus about PR.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. The following is an excerpt taken from Crisis Ready (which is available for purchase on Amazon ) to help you address this internal challenge, if this struggle is relatable to you.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 2, 2016

I often get asked the following question: What should we include in our organization’s crisis management plan? 5 important elements to include in your crisis plan. The crisis management levels that all incidents should be categorized into. Internal escalation protocol(s). 1- Activation guidelines.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Successful D&I initiatives begin with examining internal practices and culture. Ben & Jerry’s provides a strong example through their integrated approach to advocacy. Employee Activation and Internal Communications Employees serve as powerful ambassadors for corporate social responsibility efforts.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

When Crisis Comes Calling: Crisis Management for Business. Melissa Agnes, international crisis management speaker and consultant, was a recent guest on The Social Network Show, a radio show broadcasted out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Running time: 28:44.

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PR Fuel

MAY 31, 2022

Almost 70-percent of businesses recently surveyed experienced a crisis in the past five years. Negative information about your business can travel quickly, and crisis management is critical. How you handle a business crisis reveals your character and skill at handling a catastrophe. Gives Necessary Information.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Today, we'll show you how to write a comms plan the easy way, with steps and examples that anyone can follow. Enhanced PR crisis management When crises strike, you control the narrative and you know which key messages to share, where, and how. It focuses on sending the right message clearly and effectively in your team.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 26, 2016

However, just because it’s a complex and multi-faceted type of crisis to prepare for, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. So to help get you started, following are some helpful tips and considerations when setting out to become crisis-ready for a cyber security incident. Step 2: Develop your internal escalation process.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 22, 2016

Important crisis management lessons to learn (and implement). Crisis management lesson for the professional: Think before each action. Having these lines drawn now will go a long way in both your crisis management and crisis prevention. Has it been added to your crisis preparedness to-do list?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This guide outlines key steps to restoring trust and rebuilding a brands reputation through crisis management and PR. Acknowledge and Take Responsibility for the Crisis The first step in repairing a damaged reputation is acknowledging the issue.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 6, 2014

So how can you meet this demand while not compromising – but rather enhancing – your crisis management? The truth is that the sooner you respond to a crisis, the sooner you can begin to regain control and position your organization as the credible source of information. Real-time means real-time.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, a certain technology is your main competitive advantage, your organization may be more prone to a technological crisis. To be better prepared for the unexpected, it is also useful to come up with a number of less likely scenarios to include in your crisis response and management plan. Listen, listen, listen!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal slack messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture. But the most far-reaching recent example is that of Susan Fowler. The internal and external mantra needs to be: If you see something, say something.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. Candidates.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

For example, when discussing military drone technology, PR teams highlight how these systems help protect service members’ lives and improve battlefield awareness rather than detailing the intricacies of their operating systems. These relationships require careful communication management and strategic messaging.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 9, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt taken from my new book, Crisis Ready–Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , which is available for purchase on Amazon. Whom should you include within your crisis management governance? For example, consider a cybersecurity crisis. Click here to download this resource.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready. Do you conduct regular crisis management exercises?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This will be easier and less stressful with a comprehensive plan that includes: A dedicated team with clear roles and responsibilities for crisis management, response and communication. A complete internal and external stakeholder audit, including preferred communication channels. legal, public relations).

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Then, co-create your ideal working relationship by having conversations about: Roles and responsibilities of the internal communications team versus PR agency (e.g. media relations, crisis management, social media, etc.) Reporting structure (e.g. who and how often).

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This is where crisis management comes in. Crisis management is the reaction to an unexpected event that could have long lasting consequences on the organisation’s finances or reputation. Crisis management is not preventing a crisis, but rather managing an existing crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 4, 2014

This, ladies and gentlemen, is a great example of the power of social media in emergency and crisis situations. While creating your crisis management plans and procedures, consider the following: In what circumstances can social media be leveraged to help communicate important messages to the public, quickly and efficiently?

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whether you want to hear it or not, the secret to managing stress in highly and negatively impactful situations is to be as prepared as possible. While many factors of crisis management are beyond your control in the heat of the moment, your level of preparedness prior to a crisis is the thing you have the most control over.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

Communications is a highly strategic function that supports the growth of your entire organization by nurturing and enhancing how your brand is perceived internally and externally. Corporate communications addresses a broad set of internal and external audiences and involves multiple instruments, platforms, and channels.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For example, micro-influencers won't charge as much and they can bring you extremely relevant leads. It helps manage brand perception by ensuring the brand is positioned positively in the media, helping customers feel confident about associating with and recommending it.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 5, 2018

The crisis ready formula for effective management. Fortunately, there is a 4-step Crisis Ready formula for effectively managing the majority of controversial issues. The post How To Manage Controversial Issues appeared first on Melissa Agnes - Crisis Management Keynote Speaker.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 31, 2015

Let’s use the healthcare industry as an example, as their Wikipedia risk is amongst the greatest. For example, if the information is inaccurate, what does this mean for a person who has used a Wikipedia page as a trusted source for a self-diagnosis? appeared first on Melissa Agnes - Crisis Management Keynote Speaker.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2018

For example, what if Zuckerberg had evaluated this likely high-risk scenario and consciously used it to, not only mitigate this entire Cambridge Analytica fiasco—which was highly feasible—but to position Facebook as a leader in providing users with easy access to have better control over their data. What risks are you currently blind to?

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Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Those same instincts are essential for issue management. By keeping tabs on both internal and external developments, youll gain a clear picture of which trends or potential issues could impact your organization. Issue management vs crisis management: whats the difference? Here are several examples.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The presentation reviewed a systematic --and hands-on-- approach to a seamless and smarter crisis management, specified per phase: Pre-crisi s: How to prepare your online newsroom for when the unexpected happens. At this year's Digital Summit & Crisis Management Bootcamp in Huntington Beach, CA.,

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Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Crisis management is something every company needs to implement as part of its business processes. Without a documented plan, how would you handle a crisis? If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. How do you define crisis management? A successful crisis plan is proactive.

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