Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Less than a year after her disastrous issue-made-crisis on account of her serious lack of proper crisis management , Deen has created a new company, Paula Deen Ventures, which is reported to be backed by Phoenix-based investor, Jahm Najafi. It has been announced that Paula Deen is prepping her comeback. What do you think?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Thought Leadership Positioning a company as an industry authority involves focusing on thought leadership initiatives. Media training can also help executives deliver clear, concise, and impactful messages during interviews.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Crisis management in the defense technology sector requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and constant readiness. When a crisis hits, organizations must respond swiftly and effectively to protect their reputation, maintain stakeholder trust, and minimize potential damage.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Thought Leadership Contributing to industry publications, speaking at conferences, and participating in webinars demonstrates expertise. Crisis Management and Reputation Management Effective PR mitigates damage and protects a company’s reputation in the event of a crisis or negative publicity.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Thought Leadership Elevating company executives as thought leaders within their sector can boost credibility and draw attention. Thought Leadership Content Producing and disseminating high-quality content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies, can establish a company as an expert in its field.

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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. Subscribe to Brad’s blog: MrMediaTraining.com.

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5W PR

MARCH 31, 2025

Crisis Management and Compliance When compliance issues arise, PR teams must be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. A well-prepared crisis communication plan should outline specific procedures for addressing compliance-related incidents while maintaining regulatory adherence.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 15, 2017

How to work together to successfully manage the crisis. So what’s the best way to go about training your team to have the crisis management skills required for successful crisis management in this day and age? Do you have any questions about conducting a successful crisis simulation?

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Earlier this week, I published a #crisisready video that discusses the emotional factors that can quickly escalate an incident to crisis-level. Remaining on the topic of emotional impact and the human factors of crisis management and preparedness, I’m excited to be sharing the latest Crisis Intelligence Podcast with you!

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5W PR

MARCH 5, 2025

The fallout from these events often spreads rapidly across social media and news outlets, demanding swift and strategic responses from leadership teams. Creating Your Response Framework Successful crisis management requires both preparation and flexibility.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2018

The reason I’m so passionate about my work is that being crisis ready provides so much value to an organization and the people it works with and for—value that far exceeds the sole acts of crisis management and crisis preparedness. Crisis management is what happens once a negative event occurs.

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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. Focus on sharing official updates and helpful information.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

After Boeing made changes in design, software and crew training, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the 737 MAX to resume flights in December. 5 webinar “Crisis Management on an International Stage: Takeaways from Boeing’s Biggest Crisis and Time Spent in the West Wing.”.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

We provided weekly training sessions to ensure that public affairs officers could hone their skills. We were fortunate enough to have Jim Lukaszewski, APR, Fellow PRSA, present “Ethical and Unethical Crisis Management” during one of the “Wednesday Wisdoms,” as we called the sessions. We shared social listening reports from FEMA.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Brands can identify opportunities to showcase their social impact work through press releases, executive thought leadership, social content and influencer partnerships. A comprehensive PR strategy should emphasize consistent messaging across earned, owned and paid media. This coordinated approach builds credibility and amplifies reach.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

This episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast discusses: How to convey leadership immediately upon walking into a room – or up to a podium. Why this type of mastery needs to be incorporated as part of your crisis preparedness strategy and training. and how they impact crisis leadership.

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5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

Strong crisis management protects brand reputation. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 97% more links to their websites. Start by implementing these strategies systematically, measuring results, and refining your approach based on data-driven insights.

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PR News

JULY 25, 2019

At Flowery Branch, GA, about one hour’s drive from Atlanta, DJ Durkin is watching the Atlanta Falcons football team train. The post Boeing: Unhealthy Leadership Leads to Crisis Mismanagement appeared first on PR News Blog. Under the warm southern Sun, Durkin’s monitoring the club’s special teams and… Continued.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2018

There are also a variety of scholarships available to members, which support academic achievement, pursuit of education, and leadership accomplishments. I will have access to workshops, conferences, and trainings which will further advance my career. Moreover, many chapters have student-run firms which work with real-life clients.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2016

Because successful crisis management often requires an appearance, in some capacity, by the organization’s leadership. So what does this mean for your crisis preparedness? The last thing you want in a crisis is to communicate ineffectively. Image credit: Photographee.eu / shutterstock.com.

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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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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. Designated and trained spokespeople and identified external resources (e.g., legal, public relations).

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

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. Leadership’s role in becoming crisis ready. This exercise will help you spark discussions and gain necessary awareness.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

When I set out to write Crisis Ready , the last thing I wanted was to write yet another (boring) book on crisis management. Instead, Crisis Ready needed to be a book that people enjoyed reading. Yes, you read correctly, I said “fun” in reference to a book on crisis management!).

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT or Google’s Bard chatbot, can generate text, images and other content derived from the data on which the AI software is trained. He has held PR leadership positions in K–12 education, health care and the business sector for more than 10 years and is passionate about growing the profession.

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Prowly

APRIL 10, 2025

Outcome : The company lost users and faced legal challenges, ultimately leading to changes in leadership and policies. So, prepare a decent crisis management plan and provide sentiment analysis to keep lock and loaded (this is a second pillar action). Not only in the case of reputation management, but money wise as well.

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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. What are some of the key components of a successful crisis management strategy?

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Reputation Us

JUNE 15, 2022

Several studies conducted in the past few years have sought to identify what business issues are keeping CEOs up at night the most One group, Serenity in Leadership interviewed global business leaders across different business sectors earlier this year and found eleven general uncertainties concerning the C-suite. . Pervading uncertainty.

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PR News

JUNE 26, 2016

The post Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. Which is to say: you still have another five solid months to make this your best year ever as a communicator. First, you’ll need to take stock of what you and your team have… Continued.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 12, 2020

But I am the one that most understands being crisis ready due to my training with Melissa. We must take the leadership position and let our customers know that we are putting their safety and the safety of our communities first.

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? Two years ago, Forbes published its “ 13 Golden Rules of PR Crisis Management.” We say “ Crisis Management is 99% preparation; 1% execution.” Our core crisis preparation services include: CRISIS COMMUNICATION PLAN.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 14, 2015

This is also a book that I recommend to crisis leaders – as well as leaders of every kind. If you’re interested in learning more, I had Nick on my podcast earlier this year to discuss how to master your body language for crisis leadership. What was next, was to manage my nerves! Of course I do, I’m human!

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Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

Thinking through ramifications in the heat of the moment is a pitfall sure to make things worse, and perhaps is also a contributing factor when leadership trips on words. This study found that 17% said their company didn’t even have a crisis management plan, while 10% “said they didn’t think their company was well prepared for a crisis.”.

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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. Today, let’s begin with the first of the three… Making the digital landscape more predictable.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2016

Being able to filter, manage and be heard through the incessant noise, is one of the challenges that law enforcement needs to be prepared to face and overcome in today’s crisis management. Helping law enforcement be exceptional crisis communicators in this 21st century. sent me the following wonderful message.

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Presspage

MAY 6, 2017

Crisis preparations following the Wildfire Prior to the wildfire, only one member of the CSUSM staff, the Public Information Officer, had undergone crisis training. Following the crisis, CSUSM put every member of the crisis team, including the four key members of the PR department through crisis management training workshops.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Crisis Management Even the most successful brands can face challenges. Developing a crisis communication plan and training staff on effective responses protect a brand’s reputation and maintain customer trust. Transparency, honesty, and timely communication are key elements of effective crisis management. 

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