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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Apologizing in a time of crisis can lead to legal concerns.

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Facing the Unexpected: Mastering Crisis Communications | Business Wire

Business Wire

Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. Crises communications refers to information that is shared when an event occurs that impacts customers or a company’s reputation.

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A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications During the Crisis of Flight MH370

Melissa Agnes

By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications.

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Crisis Communication for Small Businesses: A No-Nonsense Guide

5W PR

Recent data shows that 54% of small businesses have experienced a crisis that threatened their survival, yet only 23% had a formal communication plan in place. This guide provides practical strategies for small business owners to build and execute crisis communication plans that work with limited resources.

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WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy

Melissa Agnes

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Case Studies Crisis Communication' ” – BBC.

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Facebook Changes That May Impact Your Crisis Communication Reach

Melissa Agnes

Though Facebook isn’t a leading source of information dissemination in a crisis , it is an important channel to communicate on if your organization has a strong Facebook following that will turn to your fan page for updates and to express themselves and communicate with you and others. Crisis Preparedness'

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TCIP #007 – Overcoming Legal Challenges in Crisis Communication with Sara Hawkins

Melissa Agnes

Welcome to episode #007 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Sara Hawkins. In this episode, Sara and I discuss: How to deal with today’s demand for real-time communications in a crisis – without putting your organization at legal risk. How to effectively work with your legal council in a crisis.