The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The second episode in our ‘public feeling’ mini-series, Stella Bayles interviews author and crisis communications expert, Amanda Coleman, on why understanding ‘how the public is feeling during a time of crisis’ is paramount to PR strategy.

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PRSay

JANUARY 16, 2025

and tell them I worked in crisis communications. With this language in mind, I was perturbed to see the articles lede and related social media posts describe Baldoni’s publicist as a crisis public relations expert and her work as crisis PR. That is as far from public relations as you can get.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“That’s all we are is our stories,” said Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge in conversation with PR and crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, APR, at today’s General Session of PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif. And you hope to inspire — and maybe change hearts and minds.”

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

The 24-hour news channels have also increased the number of interviews they are doing through Skype, FaceTime and other services. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. The last thing you want during a TV interview is for your picture to lag, scramble or freeze.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 21, 2014

Last week I published a blog post titled “ Fear of Confrontation in a Crisis is Not a Reason to “Go Dark” on Social Media “, which was a rebuttal to a blog post by Gerard Braud who was suggesting that social media sites should potentially be taken down in a crisis. Crisis Communications Dealing with Negative Criticism'

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 12, 2014

Two years ago this month, Rich Klein , Jonathan Bernstein and I started a weekly Google Hangout where we would discuss the latest and hottest crisis trends and crises in the news. We named it, The Crisis Show. I was honored when Rich invited me back on the show to celebrate The Crisis Show’s two year anniversary.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

A couple weeks back, I published an article that discussed best practices for communicating with your key stakeholders in a crisis. And yet, as important as your internal stakeholders are, internal crisis communications can be one of the easiest things to overlook in the hustle and bustle of real-time crisis management.

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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. Start by acknowledging the issue and sharing what you know.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Stuart Bruce speaking at the IATA Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age conference. (c) This morning I gave a keynote at the global ‘Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age’ conference in Istanbul. c) Donald Steel. If you are sceptical it’s not just me saying this. None of us have done enough.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. It’s all about high stakes performance and that’s where similarities between the world of the top athlete and the crisis communicator run parallel. Who’s supporting your crisis team in its hour of need? 1) Confidence.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Consider offering exclusive interviews or access to experts. Crisis Management Planning Identify potential crisis scenarios and develop a plan for response. Designate a crisis communication team to handle media inquiries and public statements. Train the spokesperson on crisis communication techniques.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 1, 2014

As I’m not a super huge player in #FollowFriday, we’ve decided to start a new Friday hashtag for content-creating rockstars in the fields of crisis, issues and reputation management. So here you have it, this week’s #crisisroundup: From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. Treat Every Meeting Like a First Interview.

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Cision

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Only 40 percent of brands have a go-to plan for when crisis strikes. Michael Fineman, president of Fineman PR makes crisis communication easy by providing clients with a mid-crisis checklist. As stated in “How to Plan and Manage Crisis Communication in a Social World,” “The simpler the message is, the better.”

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Media Relations Securing interviews, press releases, and feature articles in relevant publications helps B2B tech companies gain exposure. 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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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 17, 2021

While public statements and interviews are important because of the reach that accompanies them, sometimes in a crisis another medium may be more effective or appropriate. Emails are a powerful medium that PR professionals have at their disposal to handle a crisis, but as […].

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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.  Seek out customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and social media monitoring. Use

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To keep your company from falling into this PR trap, this blog post will teach you everything you need to know before you can get started with your crisis communication strategy. Lets start with what crisis communication is. What is crisis communication?

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. For communicators, that means nearly everything you thought you knew about interacting with the news media has been turned upside down. Be a helper.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 6, 2023

In the past, dealing with a crisis meant strategically placing press releases, conducting damage control interviews, and hoping that traditional media would convey your message to the masses. It was like navigating a well-charted course where you had some control over the winds of public opinion.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Melissa Agnes is referred to as “the official crisis manager of the Tommy Schnurmacher show”, which is Montreal’s leading morning radio talk show on CJAD. Last week, Melissa had the pleasure of chatting on air with Tommy about the Ebola crisis, the Jian Ghomeshi Scandal and the Ottawa shooting that took place last month. Related posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Lack of preparation for a media interview. Broadcast and online media are filled with examples of mediocre executive interviews, missed opportunities, and even a few disasters. What if the spokesperson or expert still refuses, and an unsatisfactory interview results? Nonexistent or outdated crisis communications planning.

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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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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. The first statement in crisis response carries great importance, because it sets the tone for what will follow. Facebook dodges blame.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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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. The real-time news cycle and how it impacts in a crisis.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies like Mattel and Hasbro maintain dedicated safety communication teams that coordinate with regulatory bodies, manage consumer inquiries, and oversee recall procedures. These teams develop response templates, maintain media relationships, and create crisis communication plans that activate the moment safety concerns surface.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Those who went quiet and were going through the crisis communications playbook when it came to content on social channels. General Mills is using Zoom to interview execs on key COVID-related topics. As the COVID-19 outbreak began last month, I noticed there seemed to be two kinds of brands. It’s been fascinating to watch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. It’s all about thinking ahead and being prepared.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2016

Brown discussed how Cision Global Insights helped mitigate the crisis faster by tracking audience in real time, provided qualitative and quantitative data for better decision-making and preserved the state’s tourism during the busiest season of the year. Could your brand manage a crisis in today’s social world?

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Cision

MARCH 25, 2016

Nearly every brand is on social, but 48 percent of the communication professionals manning those channels feel the risks of a crisis outweigh the benefits social provides. Those that do, however, can determine if a crisis is worth responding and how to react. Want real-time crisis communication tactics?

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

It provides a single source of truth that can be especially helpful in delicate scenarios (think crisis comms and partnerships). Whether announcing a product launch, sharing a company milestone, or responding to a crisis, following a tried-and-tested press release format can help deliver a release that grabs attention and drives action.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

You might have a special area of expertise, say, using Instagram, while someone else you know is excellent at crisis communications. Interview each other or trade posts. If you’re struggling to find time to write or generate post ideas, talk to other respected professionals in your industry about swapping guest posts.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Tone of voice matters While pre-prepared templates and holding statements can be your life line during a PR crisis, the situation looks a little different during business-as-usual. In your mind, the term ‘media inquiry’ might go hand in hand with ‘ crisis communication '. Here are 3 tips to get you started.

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Presspage

MAY 6, 2017

Most communicators expect to have to deal with a crisis situation at some point in their career. Yet predicting how a crisis will rear its ugly head is incredibly difficult. ” Download a 5-Step-Guide to do a dry run for your crisis communications. The 2014 Wildfire.

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PRSay

JULY 21, 2020

“It’s very important for companies to communicate their efforts along this journey. Toledo followed up by noting that we must ensure that crisis communications efforts go beyond having good talking points. One of my most influential levers to pull is messaging and interviews,” she said.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2016

says it’s more important to add value with your crisis communication than to try and spin the issue. In this interview, he shares the steps your brand should take when a crisis arises, how to use social media in your crisis communication plan and why you need to avoid cliché statements when dealing with crises.

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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Lately, there seems to be no shortage of folks who seem hell-bent on creating a crisis for themselves, simply because they seem not to know when to be quiet. The post How Talking TOO Much Can Create a Crisis Where There is None appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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