Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

you can expect only a small fraction of your potential audience will ever receive your communication, much less act upon it. In a crisis you may find yourself in a situation where rather than pushing information out to influencers, media and customers, instead they are attempting to pull information from you.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Some of the most important and rewarding work I do is in helping the public service sector, be it police agencies, fire departments, cities and municipalities, hospitals, emergency management departments and others, better plan and prepare for a crisis or emergency situation. Crisis Management Resources In the News'

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Crisis Communications. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. Reputation management and crisis communications are not an airbag that goes off when something bad happens; they are a seatbelt your brand should always wear.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2017

One important aspect of your organization’s successful crisis management, is being able to reach out to, and communicate with, all impacted and relevant stakeholders, in a timely and efficient fashion. Who’s responsible for these communications? Next steps for your crisis preparedness program.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. Five crisis PR first responses. Starbucks routinely engages with its customers on Twitter and other social platforms, responding to many questions and customer service issues.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. 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. What is Crisis Management?

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Prohibition

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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5W PR

MAY 27, 2024

In an age where brands are always in the public eye, a single misstep can rapidly escalate into a crisis, harming trust and tarnishing reputation. However, armed with the right crisis PR strategy, brands can not only weather these storms, but also come out stronger. Customer loyalty Customers are at the heart of every business.

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Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

Is prevention of a crisis possible? The ability for a company to not only manage and survive a crisis, but to thrive skillfully, all depends on its focus and planning prior to the onset of that crisis. That is the communicator’s payoff for brand loyalty. Integrate your crisis plan. But all is not lost.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility. Happy customers and word of mouth referrals lead to an increase in sales, which are worth more in the long run than advertising.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

For example, last autumn, an initiative by British Gas, which is owned by FTSE 100 group Centrica, to use its Twitter account to promote customer service was greeted by hundreds of tweets pouring scorn on the company’s decision to raise energy prices ahead of winter.”.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Don’t think your crisis plan has blind spots? Let me throw three common crisis scenarios at you and you can reflect on whether or not your team is prepared for each of them – and don’t assume you know the answer, actually go and find out! Marketing / Pr / Communications. Customer service.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. Let’s take a look at how brands should use the tools available on social media to mitigate a PR crisis and move forward to re-establish the brand’s reputation.

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Cision

AUGUST 31, 2015

Discussions touched on the way technology has shaped how we share content, work together, report the news and respond in the midst of a crisis. One theme kept resurfacing throughout the day: we must remind ourselves to be human amidst the constantly changing and evolving communication horizon. Preparing for crisis.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. If those PR boo-boos didn’t show us the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place, we’re not sure what will. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Social media and crisis communications has become one of the fastest growing areas of both practice and research for today’s communication landscape. Additionally, “over half of respondents (52%) feel that the benefits of using social media as a crisis communications tool outweigh the risks” (page 4).

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5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

Before talking about building trust after a crisis, let’s at least mention the need to build trust with your clients and customers on an ongoing basis. Part of that will be in friendly and helpful service and part will be in integrity and honesty. Nature of the Crisis. Or if not, more likely to forgive faster.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll teach you how to kickstart your crisis prep using our 7 practical writing tips and holding statement template. However, first, let’s cover the basics – what a holding statement is and why preparing one is beneficial during a crisis. Crisis affected companies usually take an average of 21 hours to respond.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

A company with excellent predictive analytics will have a significant advantage in cost reduction and customer service over a company which guesses at when demand will be highest. For companies without an effective data science practice, crisis communications will be an ongoing trial.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

When Tim invited me on his show, I was excited to speak with him about this current crisis because it’s an important conversation that needs to be had. Related listens that may interest you: TCIP #001 – Doing Crisis Communications Right with the Mountain View Police Department.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. How to prepare and fix a PR crisis. This is where effective PR crisis management comes in.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.” Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes.

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Polaris

JUNE 24, 2016

How to Tell Your Customers about a Data Breach. #1 These are words to live by when it comes to issues management and crisis communications. While your IT team is busy containing the security problem, communicate quickly, directly and honestly with affected customers and other stakeholders.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Some of the most important and rewarding work I do is in helping the public service sector, be it police agencies, fire departments, cities and municipalities, hospitals, emergency management departments and others, better plan and prepare for a crisis or emergency situation. Register now!

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Legitimate critics will complain about their experience in a way that reveals a discernible issue such as long wait times, poor customer service, etc. Baseless criticism communicates a non-specific sentiment (“XYZ brand sux!”) If your service is slow, own up to it. If your product has a known defect, admit it.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Crisis Management In times of crisis, PR is crucial in mitigating damage and restoring public trust. A well-prepared PR team can formulate effective crisis communication strategies, handle media inquiries, and provide timely updates.  Ensure timely and effective responses to customer inquiries and issues. Anticipate

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

Similarly, the statistic on forgiveness speaks directly to the PR shop because in a crisis communications situation – which any company can find themselves thrust into at any given moment – it would go a long way to have the benefit of the doubt. 72% trust a business that “treats customers well, even in tough times.”.

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Axia PR

JUNE 1, 2020

Customer service is hard. If you have poor relationships with customers and clients, it can even permanently tarnish a company’s reputation. To avoid that and strengthen customer relations along the way, here are three tips for responding to a crisis response when customers have been offended.

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 27, 2019

And of course, the challenge with crisis situations is that seemingly minor incidents need to be handled correctly. Not doing so can be taken as a snub, not taking an issue seriously or caring about customers, or even an indication of guilt. If it’s an unhappy customer, then should you pass it on to customer services?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Why: In this post from the WUL vault, two very different attitudes to customer service and technology caused me to question whether too much technology makes us… well, you know. FIR Presents Inside PR 375: During a crisis, don’t leave your customers in the dark. Does Too Much Technology Make Us Bored?

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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. If you think you could never be the victim of a crisis, think again. What is a crisis?

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

More often than not, we’re reacting to the latest and greatest, from crisis communications (when the news is bad) to rapid response/newsjacking (when the news is good). Until now, our ability to keep a finger on the pulse of the news has been good enough.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Positive media coverage significantly enhances a brand’s credibility and visibility, attracting new customers and driving bookings.  Crisis Management Even the most successful brands can face challenges. Transparency, honesty, and timely communication are key elements of effective crisis management. 

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Axia PR

AUGUST 4, 2017

A public relations crisis can happen to any company of any size at any time. Others develop slowly, like disgruntled employees whose behavior eventually begins to affect customer service. Use PR to avoid, endure and outlast whatever trouble strikes your company.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

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. Prepare to get social by being social now.

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